Thomaston Public Library – Thomaston's Community Living Room

THOMASTON

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Please note the Library is closed on all federal and state holidays.

Hours

Monday
11 am – 7 pm

Tuesday- Thursday
11 am – 5 pm

Friday
11 am – 7 pm

Saturday
9 am – 1 pm

Sunday
Closed

Quick Links

Communi-TEA, Third Friday of Each Month, 3 - 4:30 PM. Join us at the Library for delicious tea, sweet & savory treats, and the wonderful company of neighbors! All are welcome, free of charge.

Text reads: TPL Presents The Crafters' Club, Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 4:30 - 6 PM. Need help getting back into the swing of things? We've got you covered! Questions? 354-2453, library@thomastonmaine.gov, above an illustration of a basket of yarn and knitting needles. Also surrounded by a couple of illustrations of crotchet hooks and circular knitting needles.

Family Movie Night at Thomaston Public Library - The first Friday of every month, join us at TPL for free pizza and a movie! - 5:00 PM in the gym - Previous Showings include Pokemon Detective Pikachu, Encanto, & The Bad Guys

Storytime at Thomaston Public Library. All Ages Welcome. 10:30 AM Saturdays (new time!)

Welcome to Playgroup! Starts October 15 2025. Wednesdays, 10:30 - 12 (New Time!). Thomaston Public Library Gymnasium, 60 Main St, Thomaston, ME (Academy Building). For Children 0-5 & Their Caregivers. Snacks Provided. Find us: healthykidsmaine.org, 207-563-1818, hk@tidewater.net

Join us! Senior Exercise Class with YMCA Instructor Sandy Bodamer. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 AM. All fitness levels welcome.

Volunteer Opportunities We can always use a helping hand! Distributing flyers for library programs Reading at storytime Shelving books & shelf reading Watering Plants & general library tidying Baking or cooking for events Staffing information tables at events Setting up, breaking down events Marketing & social media Contact us at (207) 354-2453 or library@thomastonmaine.gov for more info!

TPL Poets' Corner, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 5:00 PM, Upstairs at Thomaston Public Library, Bring your poems to read and share, Contact 207-701-9001 with questions

Meetings

Library Board of Trustees: Monday, March 2, 5 PM

Friends of TPL: Monday, February 9, 5 PM

Holiday Closures

Monday, February 16: Presidents’ Day

Monday, April 20: Patriots’ Day

Upcoming Events
Book Clubs
Recurring Programs

Vessels of Dawnland: A Personal Exploration of Wabanaki Basketry with Dr. Carter Jones Myer

at Cushing Public Library, 39 Cross St, Cushing

Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2 PM

Maine Author David Florig presents “Negative Peace”

co-sponsored by Cushing Public Library

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM

Special Family Movie Night & Stuffie Sleepover!

Friday, February 13, 2026, 5 – 7:30 PM (Stuffie pickup Saturday, February 14 at Storytime @ 10:30 AM)

Mystery Book Club

2^nd Thursdays, 2 PM

February 12: The Crow Trap (Vera #1) by Ann Cleeves

March 12: The In Crowd by Charlotte Vassell

Intergenerational Book Club

3^rd Tuesdays, 2:30 PM

February 17: Beep by Bill Roorbach

Pop-Up Book Club

1^st & 3^rd Thursdays, 2 PM

December 4 & 18

Reader’s Choice

Afterschool Program

Monday – Friday, afterschool to 5 PM
Snacks & homework help
Planned activities Mondays & Tuesdays, 3 – 4:30 PM

Healthy Kids Playgroup

For kids ages 0 – 5 and their caregivers
Snacks provided!
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Senior Exercise Class

Co-sponsored by Thomaston Rec Dept

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 AM

All Ages Storytime

Saturdays, 10:30 AM

Communi-TEA

3^rd Fridays, 3 – 4:30 PM

Family Movie & Pizza Night

1^st Fridays, 5 PM

Poets’ Corner

2^nd & 4^th Mondays 5 – 6:30 PM

Crafters’ Club

2^nd & 4^th Fridays, 4:30(ish) – 6(ish) PM