Full Programs & Events

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

SPACE JAMS
Thursday, August 1,
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Come join us every Thursday for some space-themed dancing and singing. For all our patrons 3 years and younger!

STEM CLUB FRIDAYS
Fridays, August 2,
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Our final STEM Friday session for this summer is entitled "Rockets and Beyond." Gain some rocket science knowledge before heading back to school! For ages 8 and up.

FLIGHT COMMAND
Monday, August 5,
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
How does it feel like to fly in a space shuttle? Get ready for our rocket launch and taste some astronaut ice cream! Deering Room.

SHOOT FOR THE STARS
Monday, August 5,
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about the vast and wondrous night sky. Explore the stars, make your own constellation and build your own stargazer. For ages 3 to 5 years old. Deering Room.

STORIES AND BEYOND!
Tuesday, August 6,
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join us for our final summer story time before school starts! For children 4 years and older. Deering Room.

WILD ABOUT TURTLES
Tuesday, August 6,
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mary "The Turtle Lady" Doane presents real live turtles and stories in the Deering Room.

WII U GAMES
Wednesday, August 7,
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Come play some Nintendo Wii U! 10 years and up.

INTERGALACTIC PARTY
Thursday, August 8,
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For our Summer Reading Finale we are throwing an Intergalactic Party! Join us for some fun activities, snacks and socializing. Let's close out our fantastic summer readings in epic cosmic style!

ASTRONAUT FOOD TASTE
Tuesday, August 13,
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Ever wonder what astronauts eat while they're up in space? Come taste test some astronaut food!

WATERCOLOR CLASSES WITH JUDITH KINSMAN
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21 & 28,
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced watercolor artist, come on over and bring your paints and materials to the Deering Room of the Dyer Libray. Learn new techniques or practice old ones with famed Saco artist Judith Kinsman. These classes are available in four-week sessions, $70 per four-week session with a Dyer Library card or $75 without. To register contact abrown@sacomuseum.org or call (207)-283-3861, ext. 115.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Wednesday, August 21,
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, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29,
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs--just bring your latest project! Deering Room, Dyer Library

POKEMON LEAGUE
Thursdays, Augsut 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29,
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 AFTERNOONS
Thursday, August 22,
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 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.

ASTROLOGY GROUP
Wednesday, August 14,
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).