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May 29

Rebels in Portland Harbor!: The Civil War Career of Lt. Charles Read, CSN

Charles Read isn't well known today, but during the US Civil War he had an action packed naval career. This included playing a part in...

Apr 24

There's No Such Thing as "Away": Trash in our homes, our communities, and in Maine

Reducing your household waste is one of the easiest ways to reduce your personal or household carbon footprint. In this presentation,...

Apr 9

What is the Maine Climate Plan?

Berwick Public Library hosted Roger Stephenson from the Union of Concerned Scientists to discuss climate change, the Maine Climate Plan,...

Apr 5

The Ship That Held Up Wall Street: Author Talk with Dr. Warren C. Riess

In this presentation, Dr. Warren C. Riess talks about his book The Ship that Held Up Wall Street, which tells the story of the discovery,...

Mar 17

The Coming of Spring: Irish Tales of Mischief and Magic with Lynne Cullen

Seanchaí (storyteller) and musician Lynne Cullen celebrates the coming of spring with Irish folktales of magic, mystery, and humor. In...

Dec 29, 2020

Three Notable Women of Maine with David Ramsay

In this special presentation, local historian David Ramsay discusses three notable women of Maine: 19th century botanist Kate Furbish;...

Nov 28, 2020

Raptors and Reptiles with the Center for Wildlife

We love having the Center for Wildlife visit us at the library each year. This year, we did things a little differently - we took a field...

Nov 17, 2020

Artist on Display: Thomas K. Merriam

Artist Thomas K. Merriam visited the library to talk about his background and share the inspiration behind the artwork he currently has...

Nov 13, 2020

Author Talk with Ross Alan Bachelder

Local author Ross Alan Bachelder visited the library to discuss REVENGE: Tales Best Read in the Twilight Hours, his new book featuring...

Nov 6, 2020

Talking with Birds: Finding Mindfulness & Nature Connection in Your Backyard

For most of our existence on planet earth, human beings have shared a common language with the rest of nature. This language allowed us...

Oct 31, 2020

A Dam Fine Regiment: The 29th Maine and the Red River Campaign of 1864

When most Mainers think of the Civil War, the 29th Maine and the equally obscure Red River Campaign of 1864 are not the first things that...

Oct 30, 2020

From Beyond the Grave: Cemetery Stories and Legends with Roxie Zwicker

Maine's mystery maven Roxie Zwicker joined us for a special Zoom presentation to give an exploration and virtual tour of the fascinating...

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