Downtown Storywalk:
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Memory Lane
First Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 am
April 2 Memory Lane is a FREE, fun, friendly, and relaxed environment for people who like to reminisce, together with their care partners, friends, and family. Music, memories, stories, and conversation. Come socialize with others in similar situations and enjoy a program of activities just for you. |
Eclipse: Chalk Art and Glasses Kits!
Eclipse:
Monday, April 8th Partial eclipse begins approximately 2:30 pm and ends around 4:45. Peak around 3:30 pm. Here in Searsport we can see a partial solar eclipse. Other parts of the state will see a total eclipse. Step outside with us Monday afternoon! More information about the eclipse in Maine and tips for viewing are on the Great American Eclipse website and this guide from the Maine State Library. Eclipse glasses available now We are distributing safe eclipse viewing glasses to the community, so come and get a pair! Protect your eyes from damage and get a good look at the April 8 eclipse. Eclipse Chalk Art Saturday, April 6 from 10:30 to 12:30, drop in Come make eclipse chalk art! Drop in to the Reading Room to make a chalk art eclipse. All ages. |
Money Smart WeekSaturday, April 13 – Saturday, April 20, 2023
A week focused on financial literacy and personal finance for low and moderate income communities. Free piggy banks for kids, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank. Learn more: www.moneysmartweek.org |
Earth Day and Citizen Science Month: MonarchsAvailable Wednesday, April 17
Free milkweed seeds, the preferred food of Monarch butterflies! For all ages. April is Citizen Science Month; Learn about how ordinary people can contribute to science! Overview of monarch citizen science projects here. Learn more about citizen science and find projects at SciStarter! |
Earth Month All Ages Eco Book Club with Friends of Sears IslandBook discussion: Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30pm
in the Reading Room. To celebrate Earth Day, Friends of Sears Island and Carver Library are co-sponsoring an environmental themed book club. Read the selected book in April, and then join us for a book group discussion in early May. The book is The Story of More: How We Got to Climate Change and Where to Go from Here by Hope Jahren. Inter-generational: the book is available in both adult and young readers editions. To learn more and to register to participate, email outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org. |
Declutter Bingo
January 1 to March 31.
Give yourself a boost with our declutter bingo! For every bingo row completed (up to five), you can choose a small Carver logo prize and enter the drawing for a gift certificate. The drawing will be on Monday, April 1. Pick up a bingo sheet at the library, or download one here. Also includes tips, resources, and places to donate. |
Chess Club
Two Fridays of the month:
March 15 and 29 at 3:30 pm April 12 and 26 at 3:30 pm A fun and informal meetup to come play chess. Some instruction available if you want to learn or improve your game. The library will provide chess boards, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. For kids of all ages! |
Chess Enthusiasts Meetup
Schedule TBD. Are you interested?
Let us know what time works for you! Are you interested in a more advanced chess get together? This is a fun and informal meetup for pickup chess games. Sharpen your skills and learn from other chess enthusiasts! Chess boards provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. This one’s for adults! |
Gardeners GatheringMARCH Gardeners Gathering POSTPONED
Due to the snow expected Saturday 3/23, we are moving the Gardener's Gathering to: Saturday the 30th, at 11:30 am. April: Saturday, April 13th at 10:30am Start planning for the growing season! Get together with other growers to discuss and share ideas, plans, and hopes for your garden. Hosted by avid gardener Nick Lykling. |
Tabletop Adventures:
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Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Second Tuesday of the month, 1pm.
Tuesday, April 9, 1pm Location: Library Reading Room. Come talk about this month's book club pick. All welcome! Discuss or just listen in. Upcoming titles: 2024 April: Nominations for this year due! May: Jacqueline Winspear - Maisie Dobbs. Ballot available June: Review of book nominees and voting July: Kenneth Roberts – Arundel |
Imagination Ink:
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Art-ventures:
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Crafternoon and DIY Kits
March: Explosion Boxes
Create colorful and unique works of art DIY Kits available on the first Friday of the month. Try a new craft or project. Discover your new favorite thing! These are kits for fun projects you can do at home, and they include instructions and supplies. Crafternoons online Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30pm Click here to join Zoom. Crafts and socializing. Break out your knitting, craft projects, or mending and join us for conversation, questions, and new friends. Drop in any week. |
Spice Club
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Storytime
Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30
Downstairs in the Children's Room. Music, movement, stories, and more, for children and their caregivers. Families are welcome to join in!
Weather cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page. |
Carver Memorial Library
12 Union Street / P.O. Box 439 Searsport, ME 04974 |
M. 10-5, T. 10-6, W.-F. 10-5, Sat 10-1
(207) 548-2303 staff@carverlibrary.org |