Father and son due Ryan and Brennish Thomson returned to the library in March to perform Irish tunes, old-time fiddle music, and other traditional songs. The two have been performing together for 20 years and play a variety of instruments during their performances, including fiddles, guitar, banjo, accordion, and more. Thanks to BCM for filming this program.

Berwick for a Lifetime's Aging Well Resource Center has joined up with AARP's Senior Planet to provide technology education opportunities for aging adults. Led by Circulation Manager Patrick Harrison, who is also a certified Senior Planet instructor, the first information session presented at the library focused on getting to know your iPhone. During this workshop, Patrick talked about the anatomy of your iPhone, navigating your home screen, touch screen gestures, securing yo

North River Music joined us at the library in January for a performance of classics from the 60s and 70s. s and 70sclassics from the 60 Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

Ross Alan Bachelder visited the library in December to talk about his memoir, Growing Up Blue-Collar: An Uncertain Beginning . Ross grew up in a world of work boots, layaway shopping, and silent ambition. He wrestled with the feeling of being “too curious” for his surroundings and “too different” to fit in. Through art, intellect, and grit, he carved a path that defied expectations but never forgot where he came from. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

In December, our Children's Librarian, Emma, led a program created by Sesame Street to help parents and children learn about building healthy habits around screen time. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

In November, the library held a screening of the film "Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine" followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Moderated by Veronica Ulery (LICSW MLADC specializing in substance abuse/addictions), the special guest panelists included Senator Joe Rafferty, Ron Robert (Ryan House Project board member), Wendy Anders (Senior Director of Community based Services for Sweetser); Noël Bonam (Maine Housing Board of Commissioners/Maine State Direct

Hearing voices, seeing apparitions, moving shadows, chills up the spine! These are not just in the movies or books, but they can be very real when encountering ghosts. Empathic Medium and Paranormal Investigator Valerie Lofaso visited the library in October and shared her very real experiences with ghosts and how they communicate - not just to her, but to all of us. Special thanks to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Historian and author Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe visited the library to talk about the true story that inspired her new book Alias Agnes: T he Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy. Special thanks to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Program Manager Laura Cashell (Choose To Be Healthy & Youth Resiliency Coalitions, Community Health at York Hospital) visited the library to share practical ways families and trusted adults can support youth. Topics included recognizing stress and mental health warning signs, reducing stigma, understanding risk and protective factors, and encouraging positive childhood experiences that build resilience. Special thanks to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Award-winning musician Mr. Aaron joined us in July for a performance as part of our summer reading program. Thank you to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Officer Fogg joined us during our summer reading program to share a story, answer questions, and talk about his police cruiser, which kids had a blast exploring! Special thanks to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Andrea Szirbik Groft joined us at the library for a musical performance in July. Thank you to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.