Community Calendar

A new weekly program is coming to the Children’s Room! Starting August 20, join us every Wednesday at 10:00 am for Beach Baby Boogie.

Bring your toddlers to get their wiggles out at the library with some fun tunes and lots of laughs! This program is free, open to the public, and no registration is required.

Join us for Bumps & Babies on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month starting June 4th from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Children’s Department.

Bumps & Babies is a support group that provides a safe, compassionate space for individuals navigating the emotional and physical challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Members can share experiences, receive encouragement, and connect with others facing similar struggles, such as anxiety, depression, or the joys and adjustment to parenthood.

The group is often facilitated by a trained professional and may include resources on mental health, self-care, and infant care. It’s a place to feel seen, supported, and less alone during a deeply transformative time.

The Bumps & Babies program is in partnership with Community Concepts, WIC Maine, Western Maine Community Action, Maine Families and Public health Nursing.

Free. No registration required. Siblings are welcome.

For more information contact the Children’s Department at (207) 513-3503, LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov

Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens September with a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures in a range of styles created by a group of national and internationally renowned visual artists with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and styles.

The exhibit is comprised of a magnificent selection of fine art that offers viewers a visual narrative of feelings expressed in color, depth, detail, and texture. From the calming beauty of a foggy landscape to the immersive experience of a surrealistic dreamscape, art takes viewers on a personal journey of exploration. Art is an international language we all understand, offering viewers adventure and discovery.

The exhibition presents an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures created from the soul of the artist. Each work is a well-rendered expression of emotion, passion, and feelings. The exhibit includes works by Deena S. Ball, Tim Eaton, Patricia Chandler, Randy Eckard, Richard H. Eyster, Laura Freeman, Jane Herbert, and HM Saffer II.

Stop in and see this great exhibition open free of charge from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily from September 2nd through September 28th, 2025. For more information the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com .

For exhibit updates follow the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .

Image of "Early Morning Fog” a 20” x 30” acrylic on canvas painting by Jane Herbert.

Join the Lewiston Public Library for Baby Sensory Playtime in the Children’s Department every Thursday* morning from 10am to 12pm, starting September 5th, 2024.
*(The Library will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 in observance of Thanksgiving & on Thursday, 12/25 in observance of Christmas)

Drop-in and join us for Baby Sensory Playtime! Babies and their caregivers will have the opportunity to interact with a variety of sensory toys and socialize with other families with young children.

Playtime with sensory toys contributes to a baby’s cognitive development, fine motor skills, social and emotional development, creativity, and language development.

Recommended for babies ages birth-18 months and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome. This program is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street and Lisbon St.

More information on Children’s programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens September with a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures in a range of styles created by a group of national and internationally renowned visual artists with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and styles.

The exhibit is comprised of a magnificent selection of fine art that offers viewers a visual narrative of feelings expressed in color, depth, detail, and texture. From the calming beauty of a foggy landscape to the immersive experience of a surrealistic dreamscape, art takes viewers on a personal journey of exploration. Art is an international language we all understand, offering viewers adventure and discovery.

The exhibition presents an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures created from the soul of the artist. Each work is a well-rendered expression of emotion, passion, and feelings. The exhibit includes works by Deena S. Ball, Tim Eaton, Patricia Chandler, Randy Eckard, Richard H. Eyster, Laura Freeman, Jane Herbert, and HM Saffer II.

Stop in and see this great exhibition open free of charge from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily from September 2nd through September 28th, 2025. For more information the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com .

For exhibit updates follow the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .

Image of "Early Morning Fog” a 20” x 30” acrylic on canvas painting by Jane Herbert.

These birthday-themed parties are free and open to all! Bring your friends and make new ones! There are fun games and prizes, potluck birthday cakes, pies, & snacks, and wonderful company! Drink specials if it's your birthday month! All are welcome! Come celebrate and have a fun night while building community! 🎊🎶🎉🥳💓🎂✨🙌

Join us in the Children's Room for music, movement, stories, and more, for children and their caregivers. Families welcome!

Richard Boyd Art Gallery opens September with a group exhibition of paintings and sculptures in a range of styles created by a group of national and internationally renowned visual artists with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and styles.

The exhibit is comprised of a magnificent selection of fine art that offers viewers a visual narrative of feelings expressed in color, depth, detail, and texture. From the calming beauty of a foggy landscape to the immersive experience of a surrealistic dreamscape, art takes viewers on a personal journey of exploration. Art is an international language we all understand, offering viewers adventure and discovery.

The exhibition presents an exceptional collection of paintings and sculptures created from the soul of the artist. Each work is a well-rendered expression of emotion, passion, and feelings. The exhibit includes works by Deena S. Ball, Tim Eaton, Patricia Chandler, Randy Eckard, Richard H. Eyster, Laura Freeman, Jane Herbert, and HM Saffer II.

Stop in and see this great exhibition open free of charge from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily from September 2nd through September 28th, 2025. For more information the gallery by phone (207)-712-1097, email info@richardboydartgallery.com or visit the gallery’s website www.richardboydartgallery.com .

For exhibit updates follow the gallery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RichardBoydArtGallery and on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/richardboydartgallery9327 .

Image of "Early Morning Fog” a 20” x 30” acrylic on canvas painting by Jane Herbert.

1/2 Marathon, 10K and 5K: The courses are set on the beautifully maintained ACT Multi-Purpose Trail and the Eastern Trails with stunning woodland and stream views.

Runners start at the Arundel Municipal Building at 257 Limerick Road, Arundel, Maine. All races return and finish at the Arundel Municipal Building. The top 3 runners in each race will be awarded a prize. Prizes range from fresh Maine lobsters to local honey!

The first 200 registrants will receive a race day t-shirt. All finishers receive a medal and a free beer with bib and ID. Other drinks and food will be available for purchase - cash/card/Venmo

ALSO: We are excited to announce that the free Kid's Flow Trail Fun Race is back! This will take place alongside our Fall Trail Fest on Saturday, 9/20. You'll want to register early for this popular event! Open to kiddos ages 5-12. This year, the Kid's Fun Ride will kick off at 9:15 AM.

Kids, ages 5 to 12 (5-8, 9-12), can sign up to be timed going around the top half of the Flow Trail. This year we are also adding an "advanced" option for any rider who would like to also be timed going the full Flow Trail. Riders can sign up for both race options if they want.

Once you sign up for the ride, our team will reach back out to you to confirm your rider's time slot in mid-September and any other pertinent event details.

Friends, community members and members of the public are invited to a FREE Memory Making Event hosted by The Center for Grieving Children at our space on Forest Avenue in Portland. Come enjoy arts and crafts activities to create cherished mementos with Common Roots Studio and Mama Mia Making, record special stories and memories for loved ones with Storied, meet Toast, the therapy mini horse, plus portraits in our garden with a MDR Media. We look forward to seeing you at this special afternoon!

Event Details
Saturday, September 20th from 10am to 2pm
The Center for Grieving Children
555 Forest Avenue, Portland

Portraits in the garden will take place from 10am to 12pm – please email Kelly@cgcmaine.org to book your time slot.

Toast the therapy mini horse will be on-site from 12pm to 2pm – bring your camera!

Generously sponsored by Baker Newman Noyes