Full Programs & Events

All programs and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified.

LITTLE WIGGLERS
Fridays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
We welcome our very youngest library patrons (pre-walkers) every Friday morning for baby bounces, songs, and stories in the Deering Room, with social and play time afterwards. This program stimulates language development and increases your baby's capacity for learning. Deering Room, Dyer Library

ROMP & RHYME STORY TIME
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This special program for our active younger patrons who are toddlers and walkers. It includes finger plays, songs, movement and stories with social time for parents and play time for children afterwards. Through repetition and fun challenges toddlers learn speech and listening skills. Make it part of your routine and join us every Thursday morning! Deering Room, Dyer Library

LAUGHING WITH LOIS: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bring your 3-5-year-old preschooler to the library every Tuesday morning for a reading adventure! This program involves children's literature, songs, and a craft project and is designed to help children develop early social and behavioral skills essential for schooling. Deering Room, Dyer Library

GHOST HUNTER'S HANDBOOK PROGRAM
Saturday, October 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Liza Gardner Walsh, author of Ghost Hunter's Handbook, and learn some tips on how to be a ghost hunter. For children in 3rd grade and above.

WEDNESDAY LOUNGE
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Starting September 26th, Wednesday - 5th grade only. 5th grade and up starting on Oct. 3rd. Join us on Wednesdays for after school "lounge", where tweens and teens can be themselves. A safe and fun space for homework, socializing and/or participating in various group activities. Drop in for ten minutes for stay for an hour.

DYER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Tuesday, October 9th
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Book Club will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Deering Room. The book for this discussion session will be "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by Alan Bradley.

WATERCOLOR CLASSES WITH JUDITH KINSMAN
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced watercolorist, bring your paints to the Deering Room of the Dyer Library on Wednesday mornings. Learn new techniques or practice old ones with famed Saco Watercolorist Judith Kinsman. These classes are available in four-week sessions, $70 per session with a Dyer Library card or $75 without. Contact abrown@sacomuseum.org to register.
Deering Room, Dyer Library

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
September 19, October 17
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Open to all who love to read and talk! Contact Chris at the Reference Desk for this month's book. Deering Room, Dyer Library

KNITTING AND CRAFTING GROUP
Thursdays, October 4, 11, 18 & 25
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs--just bring yourself and your latest project! Deering Room, Dyer Library

POKEMON LEAGUE
Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A Pokemon League provides a nearby place for you to get together with other fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game and have some fun. Using your own cards you can play, trade, and even earn cool prizes! The best part is that you can do all this with other Pokemon players who love collecting and playing just as much as you do. Deering Room, Dyer Library.

ANIME CLUB
October 26
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Interested in Anime? Already a fan or curious to know what it's all about? Join us for old and new favorites, plus snacks and socializing.

BURIED IN TIME
Saco Museum
June 23 - October 21, 2018
Laurel Hill contains the graves of most of the people who played an important part in the history of the community, but it is also the final resting place of numerous less well-known individuals who led interesting, and historically revealing, lives. Buried in Time features portraits, photographs, documents, and other personal objects associated with a variety Saco residents, from all walks of life, who are buried in the cemetery.

ASTROLOGY GROUP
Wednesday, October 10
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
What's your sign? The first Astrology Group meeting will take place at The Dyer Library this month. Learn the meaning of planets, signs and houses and how they work in a horoscope. All those who are interested in astrology are welcome to attend! The Astrology Group plans to meet on the second Wednesday of each month in the Board Room (back of Deering Room).