Yes, we're open at 10 am today, Monday December 4.

Detour/road construction update:
Southbound US Rt. 1 traffic is routed onto Mortland Rd, Old County Rd and then back onto Prospect St. Northbound traffic will continue north on US1 through town.
"Allow an additional 10 minutes to your daily commute if headed SOUTHBOUND. We are implementing this early to try to MINIMIZE the duration in summer 2024. Advancing this work during the fall will lead to a quicker turnover of the “in town” area next summer." Check the construction Facebook group for the latest information.
Closed for Christmas, Monday December 25.
Closed for New Years, Monday January 1.

Upcoming Events and Activities

Birch Bark Ornaments
with Sandi Cirillo 

Monday, December 4, 3:30pm

In this class you will be working with birch bark to make several ornaments, perfect for gifts, home decor, or your holiday tree! You'll learn more about the versatility of this natural material.
Please bring a pair of good scissors to the class. We'll be working with hot glue and styrofoam and you can bring in any embellishments you have at home (yarns, ribbons, dried flowers, etc) to decorate your ornaments. The instructor will also have things you can work with too. 

Ages 5-12 with an adult helper, adults and teens also welcome. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Contact the front desk to sign up.

Chess Enthusiasts Meetup

Tuesday, December 5 at 5pm

A fun and informal meetup for pickup chess games. The library will provide chess boards, but participants are also welcome to bring their own.
All ages, including adults!

Teen Jewelry Making

Friday December 8, 3pm

Give the gift of creativity this holiday season!
Join Matilda for a fun and funky jewelry making session, with a focus on earrings (both clip-ons, and hooks) and necklaces. Transform glass, metal and acrylic beads and charms into wearable works of art! Materials will be provided--you just need to bring the creativity!
Ages 13 and up.

Please note: all materials are nickel-free.

Tree Lighting activities:

Winter Papercrafts
Saturday, December 9
Drop in between 10:30-12:30 at the library
Stop by any time and make wintry holiday paper crafts, including custom wrapping paper. All ages.

Stories with Ronda at the Penobscot Marine Museum
Saturday Dec 9, drop in, 3:00-5:00pm
At the Old Vestry, 2 Church Street
Pick a story to be read aloud and enjoy a cozy moment before the Tree Lighting on the museum Crescent.

Recurring and Ongoing Events:

Downtown Storywalk:
The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

Downtown storefront windows
December 1 through January 1.
Just in time for the Tree Lighting on Sat. Dec. 9!
In partnership with local businesses.

The storywalk features the book The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, with illustrations by Carson Ellis. As families walk through downtown, they will find numbered pages of the story, a celebration of the winter solstice and the Yuletide season. 

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

Book Sale Clearance

First days of December: best pickings right now!
All booksale books 25 cents! Get your bargains now!

We are making space for our new Quiet Room, a place for remote workers and others to work, study, have meetings and interviews, and more. Stay tuned for more as the project progresses!

Gift Basket Silent Auction

Wednesday Nov. 15 to Friday Dec. 15 at 4:45pm.

This exciting fundraiser features festive baskets filled with an array of treats including food, home decor, crafts, and so much more!
Make holiday gift-giving a breeze and support your library at the same time.

Interested in bidding or want to check on your bid? During library hours, stop by or give us a call during library hours and tell us which basket you want to bid on. Descriptions of each basket are available here.

Please note: Baskets not picked up after 5 business days will go to the next highest bidder unless other arrangements are made.

Thank you so much for your support!

Chess Club

Two Fridays of the month:
December 1 and 15 at 3pm

Kids of all ages are invited to come play chess at the library. Chess enthusiasts will be on hand to teach beginners how to play and offer tips on chess strategy. Chess club is for those who want to have fun and enjoy competition, but don't take it too seriously. The library will provide chess boards, but participants are also welcome to bring their own.

Participants of all experience levels are welcome.
Space is limited, please contact the front desk to register or to find out more information.

Tabletop Adventures:
a board game club for kids

First Tuesdays, 3-4pm
Dec. 5

Get ready for laughter, strategy, and camaraderie at our monthly board game club. Enjoy a variety of interesting and fun board games. Come roll the dice and shuffle the cards with us!

This program is intended for kids ages 8 and up.

Lego Club

Second Mondays, 3-4pm
Dec 11.

Build unique LEGO projects and follow your imagination. We supply the legos and you bring the creativity. Come join the fun and bring a friend too!

All ages 5 and up.

Book Club:
The Cold Dish by Craig Johnson

Second Tuesday of the month, 1pm.
Tuesday, December 12, 1pm
Location: Library Reading Room.
Come talk about this month's book club pick.
All welcome! Discuss or just listen in.

Upcoming titles:
2024
January: Richard Osman – Thursday Murder Club
February: Lisa Wingate – Before We Were Yours
March: Robert B. Parker – Appaloosa
April: Shelby Van Pelt - Remarkably Bright Creatures
May: Jacqueline Winspear - Maisie Dobbs
June: Review of book nominees and voting
July: Kenneth Roberts – Arundel

Imagination Ink:  
a Story Writing Club

Third Tuesdays, 3-4pm
Dec. 19

Unlock your imagination! Come to Imagination Ink, a story writing club, and embark on thrilling adventures with fellow young writers. Create captivating tales, explore magical worlds, and share stories created with fun prompts and activities.  
This program is intended for kids ages 8 and up.
New members welcome at any time.

Art-ventures:
Arts and Crafts for kids

Fourth Tuesdays, 3-4pm
Nov. 28

Join us every month for Art-ventures, where kids are invited to participate in a variety of guided art projects in a supportive and welcoming environment. Imaginations will soar as we create colorful masterpieces and make new friends.

This program is intended for kids ages 8 and up.
New members are welcome at any time.
Space is limited, please contact the front desk to register.

Crafternoon and DIY Kits

November: Felted Wool Acorns
December: Origami Star Ornaments
Felt wool roving into balls for acorn decorations.

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. 

Crafternoon in person and online
Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30pm in the Reading Room
Simultaneous in-person and Zoom options
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
November: Nutmeg

New kits available on third Fridays.
Try new flavors, explore new recipes, or just get out of a cooking rut. Each kit is a packet that comes with the spice of the month, history/cultural background, and recipes highlighting the featured spice. Enjoy at your own pace. No need to register, just come in and pick up a kit.

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!
  • Nov 24 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving
  • Dec. 1 - Twelve/Dozen
  • Dec. 8- Winter Trees
  • Dec 15 - Cupcakes and Cookies
  • Dec 22 - Winter
  • Dec 29 - Happy

Weather cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.