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The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present an evening with local Maine writer and photographer Arend Thibodeau. Arend is the author and photographer of Residential Ruins: Stories of Abandonment in Rural Maine and Forgotten Industry and Institutions of Maine: Tales of Milkmen, Axe Murderers, and Ghost […]
Narcan is an over the counter medicine intended to reverse an opioid overdose. The training will provide information on the basics of overdoses, how Narcan works, how to administer Narcan, and safety following overdose and Narcan administration. Following the training, participants will receive a free box of Narcan to take home. The training is open […]
Come join us for outdoor fun and activities on the library grounds! Darling's Ice Cream for a Cause will be here serving ice cream for donations to benefit the library, and KVCAP is bringing their popcorn machine. KVCAP, HealthySV and the Girl Scouts are bringing craft activities. We've got giant Yardzee, Sorry and Candyland, bubble […]
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present at evening with storyteller extraordinaire Margaret Jones. Margaret will be sharing stories from her book Walking Sacred Sites, and transporting "us to places she has visited, from her search for ancestral sites in Wales and Scotland to sacred sites […]
It's a go for the Star Party! The weather is cooperating, so we'll meet on the library front steps at 8:30 then walk down into Manson Park together and meet Northern Stars Planetarium there. Dress for cool weather and consider bug spray! Join Northern Stars in using its telescopes to share the wonders of deep […]
The Ann B. McGowan Maine Writers Series and the Pittsfield Public Library are proud to present an evening presentation by nationally known Maine author Monica Wood. She will share excerpts from her writing, talk about her writing process, and answer questions from the audience. Books will be available for sale and signing. Monica Wood is […]