Upcoming Events

Name: Tending to Our Knitting: Traditions and Trends
Start: 2025-02-22
End: 2025-04-19
Location: Saco Museum

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Red white and blue knitting needles and an early twentieth century pamphlet titled "knitting for defense"

Tending to Our Knitting: Traditions and Trends

All Day 2/22 - 4/19

Main Gallery (Museum) at Saco Museum

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Based on the collection of Jacqueline Fee, author of The Sweater Workshop, the exhibition features an array of historical knitted home goods and garments. From 19th century baby bo...

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Library Branch: Saco Museum

Room: Main Gallery (Museum)

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Based on the collection of Jacqueline Fee, author of The Sweater Workshop, the exhibition features an array of historical knitted home goods and garments.

knitting book with textured knit background with text gallery talk wed. 3/26 and thur. 4/10

Gallery Talk: Tending to Our Knitting

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Saco Museum

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Museum Director Tara Raiselis for a guided tour of our current exhibit.

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Library Branch: Saco Museum

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Join Museum Director Tara Raiselis for a guided tour of our current exhibit.

Farewell, Trains!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Storytime

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

We are so excited to partner with the Seashore Trolley Museum, which has recently created a special building dedicated to model trains, soon to include several from our collection....

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Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Event Details:

We are so excited to partner with the Seashore Trolley Museum, which has recently created a special building dedicated to model trains, soon to include several from our collection.

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Read to Cooper

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Children (6-11)

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11)

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Children can sign up to read to Cooper a therapy dog. The slots are 15 minutes each. A great way for kids to practice their reading! Contact the youth services desk to sign up.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Crafternoon

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts!!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Earth Day Crafternoon

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Let's celebrate Earth Day by making upcycled crafts!!

Board Game Lounge

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens, All Ages

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens, All Ages

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

We'll have board games and puzzles set up in the Deering Room for families, neighbors, and friends to enjoy!

Dress up Story Time

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Babies (0-2), Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Come dressed up in your favorite costume for this fun story time filled with songs, dancing, and stories!!

In Our Princess Heart Era

10:30am - 11:30am

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Talks, Storytime

Event Details:

Join local author Janine P. Salevsky as she reads her newest book A Princess Heart Shines Like Taylor Swift! We will listen to some Taylor Swift music and make friendship bracelets!

Current Electricity

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children (6-11)

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11)

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Learn about current electricity in this fun hands on program led by High Touch Hight Tech of Maine!

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Crafternoon

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafts!!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

Board Game Lounge

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

We will have an array of games and puzzles for the whole family enjoy!

Pokemon

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Share an overall love of Pokémon with other fellow fans! Don't forget to bring cards to battle with and trade.

Lego Challenge

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Deering Room

Library Branch: Dyer Library

Room: Deering Room

Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5), Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEM

Event Details:

Each week a new challenge will be given to see if you can create it! For all ages!!

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