Fall Festival: October 28th

Fall Festival
Friday, Oct. 28th
4 - 6 PM
Children's Library and Gym

Join us from 4 to 6 on Friday, October 28th for a fun filled afternoon of arts and crafts, games, snacks and stories. Admission is free for all ages and there will be pumpkins to decorate, arts and crafts in the children's library, and story-time with Miss Kay. The Hallway Bookstore will offer HALF OFF on all items for the whole day!

For more information call the library at 345-2453.

New!: Craft and Homework Area

This new set of table and chairs and shelves was installed in the Children's Room to create a space for children to work on projects, play games, use school issued laptops or do other projects. The shelves above the table will be a showcase for child-made artwork and projects made at the Thomaston Library, as part of the Community Displays project. The sturdy table and shelves were built and installed by local contractor David Hynd.



Funding for this project was generously provided by the Davis Family Foundation and the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library. We hope you and your family will stop by soon to try out the new space!

Thomaston Family Story Hour

Guest Reader: Maine State Representative Chuck Kreuger
Wednesday, October 20th
6:00 PM
Children's Room

Join us on Wednesday, October 20th for stories and music with Maine State Representative Chuck Kreuger. Kreuger will be reading from books of songs to children and families starting at 6:00 PM in the children's library. This event is free to the public and open to all ages. For more information call the library at 354-2453.

Thomaston Family Story Hour

Thomaston Family Story Hour

Saturday, May 15th

1:30 PM

Children's Library

Guest Reader: Val Blastow

Thomaston Town Manager Valmore Blastow, Jr., will be our guest reader at this month's Thomaston Family Story Hour. Val will be reading stories about art and artists to the children and families of Thomaston from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the children's room.

The Thomaston Family Story Hour brings representatives of the town of Thomaston to the children's room each month for an hour of stories and activities. Our next reader (in September, after the summer break) will be Jamie Doubleday, vice chair of the RSU 13 Board of Directors.

New Dollhouse in the Children's Library

This new dollhouse, purchased with funds from the Maine Charity Fund grant and assembled by Kay Masse is a beautiful addition to the children's library. The dollhouse features three levels, a working light, a picnic table and is fully furnished.

The Lighthouse will officially be dedicated to the memory of Amelia Grace Dashiell at a ceremony to be held later this summer.

The Library staff, Trustees and volunteers would like to thank Kay for her hard work assembling, painting, and outfitting this lovely dollhouse.

Story Time: Saturday, April 3rd

Barefoot Story Time

Saturday, April 3rd
Children's Library
1:30 PM

On Saturday, April 3rd, Dena Davis will share some of her favorite Barefoot Books for spring at the Thomaston Public Library. Storytime begins at 1:30 and all ages are welcome. A portion of proceeds from any books sold will be donated to the library.

For more information, contact the library at 354-2453.

French Storyhour and Playtime

Saturday, March 27th

1:00 PM
Children's Library

Margot Stiassni-Sieracki will lead a multi-lingual story time at the Thomaston Public Library on Saturday, March 27th at 1:00 PM, reading in French and English.


Stiassni-Sieracki, a teacher at the Penobscot school and teacher of French and music, will lead children aged five to six and their caregivers through stories, play and music to introduce youngsters to the French language.



For more information, contact the library at 354-2453.

Saturday Family Story Hour: January 23rd

Saturday Family Story Hour

Saturday, Jan. 23rd

1:30 PM

Children's Library

Thomaston Academy Building

Featuring: Thomaston Selectperson Nancy Carter.

Nancy was reelected in 2009 to her second term on Thomaston's board of selectmen. She also volunteers with the library's mystery-book discussion group, which always welcomes new members. Nancy will be reading some of her favorite children's books.

The Saturday Family Story Hour will bring representatives from the various Thomaston boards, departments or committees to read selections of stories to children of all ages. This community gathering will be an opportunity for families and the elected and appointed Thomaston officers to share a fun hour together.

Join us again on Saturday, February 20th, when we will have Bill Hahn, local business owner and Chair of the Thomaston Board of Selectmen.

Children's Library: Grand Opening

The Thomaston Public Library cordially invites the adults and children of Thomaston and the surrounding communities to the grand opening of our new Children's Library.

RESCHEDULED

Saturday, December 12th

12:00 to 2:00 PM

Thomaston Public Library, 60 Main Street, Thomaston, ME 04861

Join us for refreshments at the Thomaston Academy Building on Saturday, December 12th from noon to 2 PM to see the newly renovated space and all the other wonderful changes we've made to the library. The renovations to the library space were made possible by generous grants from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation and the Maine Community Foundation and the hard work of our library staff, board of trustees, and volunteers.

We'd like to extend special thanks to David Hynd, our general contractor, Bob Reed, our painter, Scott Arsenault, our electrician, Daryll Townsend, our plumber, and to William Dashiell, our project manager, for their hard work and dedication.

Childrens Library Renovation: Update

We're Renovating!

The Thomaston Library has acquired new space in the Thomaston Academy Building and is renovating it to house a new Youth Center. The Center will hold the majority of the children's and young adult books, will house its own computer lab and play area, and will be the site for the majority of our children's and young adult programs.

The rooms before we moved in were briefly used for storage

Local contractor David Hynd and painter Bob Reed have been working round to clock to refinish the interior of the new space.

Several interior walls were knocked down to open the space

As renovations near their close, the Library is seeking volunteers to help us move into the new Youth Center and to help us manage our larger space. If you are interested in volunteering with us either short term or long term, please contact the head librarian, Brian Sylvester, at 354-2453 or contact the library board of Trustees chairwoman, Janet Bosworth.

Painter Bob Reed has nearly completed the finishing touches

To see more photos of the ongoing renovation, visit our photostream at http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomastonpubliclibrary/. Check back often for more updates and look for an announcement of the grand opening later this fall!

Summer Reading Program Awards Ceremony and Book Sale

Thomaston Reads Together!

Awards Ceremony and Book Sale

Saturday, August 15th

1:00 p.m. Awards ceremony for Thomaston Reads Together! summer reading program

11:30 to 2:30 - Book sale

Join us at the Thomaston Public Library on August 15th to celebrate the end of our summer reading program. More than 100 people have signed up to compete for the prizes being offered to those who read to each other most.

Bookmarks listing points for reading must be received by the Library by 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, to be considered for prize eligability.

The Friends of the Library will also be sponsoring a book sale, and at one p.m. we'll announce the winners and distribute the prizes. We hope to see you there!

Job opening: Closed

The Thomaston Library is no longer accepting applications for the position of Children's Librarian. Our thanks go out to all who applied.

Origami Workshop

Origami Workshop

Wednesday, April 15th

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Children's Library

Join us and Ketch Cowan for a workshop on the Japanese art of Origami, or decorative paper folding.  Learn to make basic shapes and animals out of colorful paper.  This event is free and open to all.  For more information call the Children's Librarian at 354-2453.

Origami for Children

Tuesday, March 17th

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Origami Workshop

Local student Katie Mcguirl will lead interested children in an origami workshop in the Children's Library.  Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper to create the shapes of animals, plants - anything you can imagine.  Katie will teach us how to make basic origami shapes and animals.  Refreshments will be provided, and this event is free of charge.

Read Across America with Thomaston Library

Wednesday, March 4th & Friday, March 6th
1:15 p.m. both days
Children's Library

Join Children's Librarian Debby Atwell, Library volunteer Donna Tokarz, and local clarinetist Richard Tassinari as we celebrate Read Across America.

We will host dramatic readings of "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham" for local school children. These readings are free and open to the public.

Dance at the Thomaston Library!

5Rythms Dance for Children and Parents

with Anna Abaldo

Saturday, February 7

11:00 A.M.

Join Anna Abaldo (seen here with her family) at the Thomaston Children's Library as she leads parents and kids in 5Rythms, a meditative dance style which blends indigenous tribal music and dance with eastern spiritualism.  A light snack will be served and there is no fee for admission.

All are invited to attend.

For more information, call Children's Librarian Debby Atwell at 354-2453