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

Maine Ulster Scots Project Presentation at Thomaston Public Library - Thursday, April 23, 6:30 PM, Thomaston The story of Ulster-Scots in Maine and their impact on New England is sometimes overlooked and oversimplified in traditional historical narratives. Scots-Irish migration, which began in 1718, formed the backbone of many Maine communities. Their influence can be found in our legal systems, preference for local control, relationships to the land, and dry Maine humor. 2020 census data confirms that Maine has the highest percentage of self-identified Scottish and Scots-Irish descendants in the entire country. This interactive program, presented by interim president of the Maine Ulster Scots Project, Julie Dunlop-Potter, will focus on the history and settlement of Ulster-Scots emigrants along the coast of Maine. It will encompass three main areas of Ulster-Scots settlements in Maine, including Georgetown, Walpole, and St. George, and discuss the ongoing archaeological dig at Merrymeeting Bay that uncovered artifacts from 1718 settlers. Julie Dunlop-Potter, Ph.D, is a direct descendant of Scots-Irish emigrants arriving in the District of Maine on the “MacCallum” in 1718. Professionally, she is a retired Nurse Educator who served at the University of Hawai’i Maui College. Privately, she is an amateur genealogist, historian, and archaeological excavation site team member.

Wed, April 15, 12:30 Brown Bag Lunch with Kevin Johnson and the Work of Kosti Ruohomaa Join Photo Archivist Kevin Johnson for his presentation on the life and work of renowned Maine photographer Kosti Ruohomaa, the storyteller with a camera, who grew up in Rockland. Pack yourself a sandwich and enjoy your time with Kosti. Sweets and drinks will be served. Co-sponsored by the Thomaston Public Library Fri, April 17, 5pm Community THANK YOU Open House Let's celebrate with our local ukulele band! Tour upgraded Watts Hall, sip wine, savor hors d'oeuvres and enjoy the company of friends and neighbors. It’s our way of saying “Thank You!” UkesRock will perform starting at 5:30pm. Sun, April 19, 2pm Old Fashioned Family Bingo Not high tech and no big money prizes, just a fun game with family and friends. Gather up your neighbors and head to the Hall. Wed, April 22, 12pm Brown Bag Lunch with Sean Fleming's Real Ragtime There are very few things more inspiring or fun than listening to Sean play the piano. This Ragtime concert will set your toes a tapping and your spirit dancing. Bring a lunch. Sweets, drinks and a good time will be served. Co-sponsored by the Thomaston Public Library Mon, April 27, 12pm Brown Bag Lunch with David Rogers A master guitar player, David Rogers, will present a program of classical, Spanish and North African repertoire as well as modern-day pop music —with humorous stories connecting all.. c Bring a lunch. Sweets, drinks and a good time will be served. Co-sponsored by the Thomaston Public Library

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Meetings

Library Board of Trustees: Monday, May 4, 5 PM

Friends of TPL: Monday, April 27, 5 pm

Upcoming Closures

Thursday, May 21 – Saturday, May 23: Closed for Staff Training

Monday, May 25: Memorial Day

Upcoming Events
Book Clubs
Recurring Programs

An Afternoon with Author Agnes Bushell

on her new book, Verity & Perpetua

co-sponsored with Cushing Public Library

Sunday, May 17, 2 PM

Irene Drago, Author of Irish Timber: History, Love, and Espionage

co-sponsored by Cushing Historical Society & Cushing Public Library

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 PM

at Cushing Historical Society, 17 Hathorne Point Rd, Cushing

Poet Ellen Goldsmith

presenting her new book, Are We There Yet?

co-sponsored by Cushing Public Library

Thursday, July 9, 6:30 PM

at Cushing Public Library, 39 Cross Rd, Cushing

Equestrian Jessie Dowling

presenting her experiences as a competitor in the Gaucho Derby, the most difficult multi-horse endurance race in the world

Thursday, July 23, 6:30 PM

Mystery Book Club

2^nd Thursdays, 2 PM

May 14: The Manor House by Gilly MacMillan

Intergenerational Book Club

3^rd Tuesdays, 2:30 PM

May 19 20: Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan

Pop-Up Book Club

1^st & 3^rd Thursdays, 2 PM

May 7 & 21

Reader’s Choice

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

October to May:

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