FAMILY EVENTS
Wednesday, November 19 at 2:30pm
The Marvel of Maple
Thursday, November 20 at 10:30am
Storytime--recommended for 2 years old and under
Friday, November 21 at 10:30am
Storytime--recommended for 5 years old and under
Saturday, November 22 at 10:30am
Drawing Animals with Wendy Newbold Patterson (registration required for this event)
MOVIES
Tuesday, November 25 at 2:00pm
The Naked Gun (2025) (Rated PG-13 —Comedy)
Featured Events
Drawing Animals
Saturdays, November 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 10:30am
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Wendy Newbold Patterson is offering a three-week Animal Drawing Class for 8 students age 6 – 17. Wendy is an artist and educator who also teaches drawing at Fiddlehead School’s afterschool enrichment program. She believes that drawing what we see in life is an essential life skill for each of us, and we are glad she is sharing this skill with Gray’s youth. Please reach out to bbarnes@graymaine.org to register for a space in this three-week class. Sessions will begin at 10:30 a.m. on consecutive Saturdays: November 8, November 15, and November 22.
Afternoon Book Group
Wednesday, November 19th at 1:00pm
The Afternoon Book Group is currently meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 1:00pm. If you are interested in joining, please email gplprogram@graymaine.org for more information.​​​​
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November's book club selection is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
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The Marvel of Maple
Wednesday, November 19th at 2:30pm
Learn about the history and science behind this famous food. Hannah Moore from the Maine Historical Society will lead us through a fun and informative presentation on one of the foods that defines Maine and its culinary culture. This program is intended for children age 8 and older.
Questions? Contact Brendon at bbarnes@graymaine.org.
Evening Book Group
Wednesday, November 19th at 6:30pm
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The Evening Book Group is currently meeting on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. If you are interested in joining, please email Lesli at lesli.wei@gmail.com for more information.​
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November's book club selection is The Cliffs
by J. Courtney Sullivan
Library Closed
We will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Saturday, November 29th at 9:30am.
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Romance Book Group
Tuesday, November 25th at 6:00pm
NEW! The Romance Book Group is currently meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm. If you are interested in joining, please email Andrea at akazilionis@graymaine.org for more information.
November's book club selection is Bridesmaid for Hire
by Meghan Quinn
Mystery Book Group
Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00pm
The Murder Mystery Book Group is currently meeting
on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm.
If you are interested in joining, please email Cheri and Karen at sartonc@gmail.com for more information.​
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December's book club selection is The Adventures of the Christmas Pudding by Agatha Christie
Kids' Holiday Cookie Party
Saturday, December 13th 10:30am and 1:00pm
It’s cookie time again! Join us on Saturday, December 13 as we decorate festive cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and more. We will have two event sessions to help accommodate all the kids and caregivers who want to get in on the fun, now for our third year running! RSVP is required as space is limited, so e-mail bbarnes@graymaine.org to choose which session (10:30 a.m., or 1:00 p.m.) works best for you.
Writing Workshop for Students
First Meeting: Tuesday, December 16th at 10:30am
Please join us for a monthly Writing Workshop intended to support students who want additional help with their academic writing, and kids who are interested in creative writing. The workshop will evolve based on the interests and questions of the participants, and may include homework help, writing prompts, collaborative writing projects, and various creative writing forms such as poetry or short fiction. Meets every third Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., and meetings are 90 minutes. Participants are welcome to bring a bagged lunch, and light refreshments will be provided.
Noon Year's Eve Party!
Wednesday, December 31st from 11:00am-12:30pm
Join us at 11:00am on Wednesday, December 31, to celebrate Noon Year’s Eve! Those of us with early bedtimes still like to have a good time, especially to start a new year off right! We will have lunch, music, and fun indoor activities as we count down to noon. Please RSVP to bbarnes@graymaine.org to help us plan and provide lunch for all children and their caregivers who want to attend.