2024 Youth Poetry Contest Reception and Reading

Abbott Room

Date of Reception and Reading:  April 30th Time of Reception and Reading:  3:30pm to 4:30 pm Location of Reading and Reception:  Abbott Room To celebrate National Poetry Month and the Year of the Dragon, children and teens of Waldo county have submitted poems on themes of bravery, courage and resilience. Prize winners will be announced […]

Knit2Together

Abbott Room

Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]

Music Together

Abbott Room

A music & movement class for ages 0-5 and their grownups FREE  

Readings from: “Rivers of Ink: Literary Reflections on the Penobscot”

 Join us for an evening of readings by local poets and writers to showcase Rivers of Ink: Literary Reflections on the Penobscot, a remarkable charity anthology produced in collaboration with this year's Bangor Authors' Fair and Literary Festival. Rivers of Ink showcases the talents of 61 local writers, a mix of established and new names, including Sherri Mitchell, Ret Talbot, […]

Knit2Together

Abbott Room

Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]

Free Mending Workshop with Rambling Repair

Abbott Room

For centuries, and all across thee globe, people have been picking up a needle and thread to "make do and mend" and fix what is fixable.  Simply using a needle and thread and your own two hands, patching is an accessible, creative, and satisfying craft that allows you to keep your favorite items wearable while […]