Adult events and programs
Some of these events are perennial favorites that may come around again. Call or email us with any questions. Cancellations will be posted on Facebook and the home page.
Events are also listed on our Google calendar.
Events are also listed on our Google calendar.
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Tai Chi/Qigong Five Animals
Tuesdays at 3pm beginning April 26.
On the library lawn. If raining, upstairs at the Town Office, 1 Union St. Donations appreciated but optional. All ages welcome, children to seniors. A fun and friendly introduction to Turtle, Snake, Crane, Tiger, and Dragon, lead by Dean Anderson. Qigong offers gentle movement, stress relief, and a bit of social contact while out in the fresh air. If there is enough interest, we will continue into the summer and beyond. Donations are appreciated but the library encourages everyone who would like to attend. Sponsors wanted! If you are able, become a sponsor for $20+ per month. Your contribution makes this program available to everyone regardless of financial status. Get ready for World Tai Chi Day! Always the last Saturday (April 30) 10am. Various locations around the world. www.worldtaichiday.org |
The Five Animal Qigong Form is a traditional Qigong form used throughout China with regional variations; this is the Wudang Mountain form. The animals come from Chinese legends and observations of animals in the wild, Turtle, Crane, Snake, Tiger, and Dragon. Dean learned the form from Master Zhong Xue Chao when he visited our area in the last five years. Most of the time Dean Anderson practices the Yang Family Style Taiji forms taught by his teacher, Mike Shunney, who practices and teaches out of his studio in Rockland. Dean has been practicing Taiji and Qigong for 14 years and hopes to continue for the rest of his life. They have a weekly drop-in class on Saturday in Belfast and Dean co-teaches a class on Tuesday and Friday mornings in Stockton Springs.
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Crafternoon
Thursdays at 3:30pm.
Crafts and socializing. Break out your knitting, craft projects, or mending and join us conversation, questions, and new friends. Drop in any week. Join Zoom Meeting (link should work for recurring Crafternoons.) https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/221116293 Meeting ID: 221 116 293 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,221116293# |
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Tuesday Book Club
Second Tuesday of the month, 1pm.
Location: 42 Prospect St, Searsport (former Lions) Come talk about this month's book club pick. See home page for current titles. |
Free computer, internet, and technology classes
Presented by the National Digital Equity Center, in partnership with the Town of Searsport and Carver Memorial Library.
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes in Searsport are held upstairs at Union Hall, 1 Union Street, Searsport ME. There will be an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
For more information on classes, email searsport@digitalequitycenter.org
All upcoming classes in Searsport (link to NDEC site)
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes in Searsport are held upstairs at Union Hall, 1 Union Street, Searsport ME. There will be an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
For more information on classes, email searsport@digitalequitycenter.org
All upcoming classes in Searsport (link to NDEC site)
Previous events that may return, let us know if you are excited about them!
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Tech Help
When: By appointment
What: Develop basic computer skills, learn internet search techniques, explore social media options and library resources, and much more! How: Call ahead (548-2303) to book an appointment. Please let us know the nature of your need so we can hit the ground running. We will accommodate walk-ins as possible. |
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Historical Sailmaking Demonstration
We will definitely try to reschedule the Historical Sailmaking Demonstration, probably around Independence Day 2022.
At the Yard in the Yard, Penobscot Marine Museum Dayle Ward of Traditional Rigging Co. will demonstrate traditional sailmaking techniques. Learn about how a capstan is used to haul ropes, or try your hand at caulking. Dayle first went to sea at age 17, sailing in Niagara, Pride of Baltimore II, and Spirit of Massachusetts, among others. She is one of a handful of sailmakers familiar with cotton sailcloth, and that will hand finish a sail using centuries-old techniques that stand the test of time. |