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Afternoon Book Club

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Our Afternoon Book Club welcomes all participants and is open to both patrons of the Dyer Library and non-cardholders. Meetings will almost always take place on the first Thursday ...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Afternoon Book Club welcomes all participants and is open to both patrons of the Dyer Library and non-cardholders. Meetings will almost always take place on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

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Book Club with SMAA

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

stars swirling with decorated trees

Tree Design 101

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Deering Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Presentation, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Always wanted to design and decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees?  Come to this workshop to learn the basics that will help get you started on your way!

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation, Workshop
Event Details:

Always wanted to design and decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees?  Come to this workshop to learn the basics that will help get you started on your way!

book cover with a woman in a mill worker's dress

Morning Book Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Our Morning Book Club focuses on historical fiction and will generally meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Board Room (behind the Deering Room), and is led by...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Morning Book Club focuses on historical fiction and will generally meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Board Room (behind the Deering Room), and is led by Miss Lois.

old-timey design with a raven

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Have you ever wondered if Dyer Library was haunted? Dreamed of being stuck in the library after hours? It's time to find out! We are hosting a creepy scavenger hunt to test your br...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered if Dyer Library was haunted? Dreamed of being stuck in the library after hours? It's time to find out! We are hosting a creepy scavenger hunt to test your brains and bravery.

franken toys

Create Your Own Frankentoy (Ages 5+)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Special Event

Age Group:

Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens

Event Details:

Ages 5+ and up - we'll be using hot glue! Two parts broken toy, one part super glue, and five parts spookiness. That's the recipe for creating a Frankentoy. Find some broken toys a...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Children (6-11), Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5+ and up - we'll be using hot glue! Two parts broken toy, one part super glue, and five parts spookiness. That's the recipe for creating a Frankentoy.

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Book Club with SMAA

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

the women by kristin hannah book jacket

Book Club with SMAA

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Board Room at Dyer Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with...

Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

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Morning Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Board Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Morning Book Club focuses on historical fiction and will generally meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Board Room (behind the Deering Room), and is led by Miss Lois.

DLA Board of Trustees

5:00pm–6:00pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

The monthly Dyer Library Association Board of Trustees meeting

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby story time with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, stories and much more!

A gentle, interactive program for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, fingerplays, and short board books.  Caregivers are encouraged to participate and play along with their little ones.

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children (6-11)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Children (6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Ages 5-12

Join DLSM's LEGO Club for creative building fun!  Use library-provided LEGOs to free build or try a challenge card.  Your creations will be displayed in the library until the next club meeting.

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Afternoon Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Afternoon Book Club welcomes all participants and is open to both patrons of the Dyer Library and non-cardholders. Meetings will almost always take place on the first Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby story time with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, stories and much more!

A gentle, interactive program for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, fingerplays, and short board books.  Caregivers are encouraged to participate and play along with their little ones.

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.

DLSM Finance Committee

5:30pm–6:30pm
Library Board Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

bimonthly meeting

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Young Writers Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Deering Room
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-13

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby story time with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, stories and much more!

A gentle, interactive program for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, fingerplays, and short board books.  Caregivers are encouraged to participate and play along with their little ones.

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.

Morning Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Board Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Our Morning Book Club focuses on historical fiction and will generally meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Board Room (behind the Deering Room), and is led by Miss Lois.

DLA Board of Trustees

5:00pm–6:00pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

The monthly Dyer Library Association Board of Trustees meeting

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby story time with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, stories and much more!

A gentle, interactive program for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, fingerplays, and short board books.  Caregivers are encouraged to participate and play along with their little ones.

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.

Romp & Rhyme

10:30am–11:30am
Early Childhood (3-5)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Early Childhood (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Cheryl in the Deering Room for stories, songs, and early literacy fun perfect for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies (0-2)
Deering Room
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Age Group: Babies (0-2)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Baby story time with songs, lap bounces, rhymes, stories and much more!

A gentle, interactive program for babies and their caregivers featuring songs, fingerplays, and short board books.  Caregivers are encouraged to participate and play along with their little ones.

Spurwink

1:15pm–1:45pm
Deering Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Dyer Library
Room: Deering Room
Purpose of Meeting

Sensory story time for therapeutic preschool in programming space led by Miss Lisa.