Community Calendar

Wondering about your family lineage? Drop in for genealogy help with volunteer Tim Lynch in the library's breezeway. Tim can help you with most things related to genealogy, including: ancestry.com, family tree construction, record keeping, digital resources, local historical societies and more. Tim is at the Falmouth Memorial Library most Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 AM. Feel free to call the library at 207-781-2351 ext. 140 if you would like to check to be sure before you come.

Growing Routes is a small, overnight summer camp in Midcoast Maine for girls ages 8–15 — a place where kids slow down, feel at home, and spend their days swimming in the lake, making art, cooking together, digging in the garden, exploring outdoors, playing games, learning new skills, and following their curiosity.

Our sessions are intentionally small (8–20 campers), creating space for a relaxed pace and a family-like atmosphere. With a flexible, child-driven schedule, kids have room to truly be themselves — and carry that confidence home.

Many parents come to us wondering:
Is camp right for my child? Is this worth the investment? Will they feel safe, seen, and supported?

We love those questions — and we’re always happy to talk them through. We believe choosing camp should feel thoughtful, not rushed.

✨ 2026 Sessions (Ages 8–15):
• June 21 – July 2 (Ages 11–13)
• July 5 – 17 (Ages 10–12)
• July 26 – August 1 (Ages 8–10)
• August 2 – 14 (Ages 13–15)

💛 Full and partial scholarships available.

👉 Curious to learn more?
Explore what camp looks like on our website, or reach out to schedule a call — no pressure, just a conversation.

🔗 https://www.growingroutes.org/camp-chloe

Growing Routes is a small, overnight summer camp in Midcoast Maine for girls ages 8–15 — a place where kids slow down, feel at home, and spend their days swimming in the lake, making art, cooking together, digging in the garden, exploring outdoors, playing games, learning new skills, and following their curiosity.

Our sessions are intentionally small (8–20 campers), creating space for a relaxed pace and a family-like atmosphere. With a flexible, child-driven schedule, kids have room to truly be themselves — and carry that confidence home.

Many parents come to us wondering:
Is camp right for my child? Is this worth the investment? Will they feel safe, seen, and supported?

We love those questions — and we’re always happy to talk them through. We believe choosing camp should feel thoughtful, not rushed.

✨ 2026 Sessions (Ages 8–15):
• June 21 – July 2 (Ages 11–13)
• July 5 – 17 (Ages 10–12)
• July 26 – August 1 (Ages 8–10)
• August 2 – 14 (Ages 13–15)

💛 Full and partial scholarships available.

👉 Curious to learn more?
Explore what camp looks like on our website, or reach out to schedule a call — no pressure, just a conversation.

🔗 https://www.growingroutes.org/camp-chloe

The Lewiston Public Library, in partnership with ArtVan, will be offering in-person art programs.

Starting on September 10th, the programs will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 3:30pm-5:00pm in the Children’s Department for children ages 5-14.

Make Art with ArtVan is free, open to the public, and no registration is required. All art supplies will be provided.

Program takes place on the 3rd floor of the Lewiston Public Library, in the Children’s Department. Children aged 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.

ArtVan is a mobile art program that brings hands-on creative art opportunities for self-expression, personal growth, and fun. All of their projects aim to inspire art-making with a variety of materials to explore. ArtVan programs engage all age groups, encourage time outside and reduce screen time, help youth stay connected, diminish stress, and provide release for unvented expressions of emotions, such as loss and confusion.

ArtVan began in 2004 and has provided therapeutic art and strengths-based programs to under-resourced neighborhoods.

The Lewiston Public Library is located downtown at 200 Lisbon Street at the corner of Pine Street. More information on ArtVan programs is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at 513-3133 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A weekly gathering of friends, coffee, and games, for patrons 55 and up. Don't forget to ask for your FREE cup of drip coffee or tea. A part of our Community Thursday programming.

Drop-in Mahjongg game (every week when enough players rsvp and library is open).
All levels of experience welcome (beginners given instruction).
We play Asian/Chinese style (easier to learn than American mahjong & no need to purchase annual card).
We have multiple sets of tiles, so can accommodate extra players.
RSVP: text/call [207-572-2414](tel:207-572-2414) to confirm group is meeting on any given date. Or take a chance and drop-in (same time as Library's boardgame event so other games can be played).

Growing Routes is a small, overnight summer camp in Midcoast Maine for girls ages 8–15 — a place where kids slow down, feel at home, and spend their days swimming in the lake, making art, cooking together, digging in the garden, exploring outdoors, playing games, learning new skills, and following their curiosity.

Our sessions are intentionally small (8–20 campers), creating space for a relaxed pace and a family-like atmosphere. With a flexible, child-driven schedule, kids have room to truly be themselves — and carry that confidence home.

Many parents come to us wondering:
Is camp right for my child? Is this worth the investment? Will they feel safe, seen, and supported?

We love those questions — and we’re always happy to talk them through. We believe choosing camp should feel thoughtful, not rushed.

✨ 2026 Sessions (Ages 8–15):
• June 21 – July 2 (Ages 11–13)
• July 5 – 17 (Ages 10–12)
• July 26 – August 1 (Ages 8–10)
• August 2 – 14 (Ages 13–15)

💛 Full and partial scholarships available.

👉 Curious to learn more?
Explore what camp looks like on our website, or reach out to schedule a call — no pressure, just a conversation.

🔗 https://www.growingroutes.org/camp-chloe

Join us at Owlbear's Rest to learn new games and make friends who ALSO love games!
Every other Wednesday: Weekly One-Shots with Kass! Join Owlbear staff member Kass to play a game that can be completed in one session.
Thursdays: The Teach Series! Owlbear staff member Drew will lead a variety of games so that you will know how to play them with friends in the future!
Ages: 14+
$10 at the door

Growing Routes is a small, overnight summer camp in Midcoast Maine for girls ages 8–15 — a place where kids slow down, feel at home, and spend their days swimming in the lake, making art, cooking together, digging in the garden, exploring outdoors, playing games, learning new skills, and following their curiosity.

Our sessions are intentionally small (8–20 campers), creating space for a relaxed pace and a family-like atmosphere. With a flexible, child-driven schedule, kids have room to truly be themselves — and carry that confidence home.

Many parents come to us wondering:
Is camp right for my child? Is this worth the investment? Will they feel safe, seen, and supported?

We love those questions — and we’re always happy to talk them through. We believe choosing camp should feel thoughtful, not rushed.

✨ 2026 Sessions (Ages 8–15):
• June 21 – July 2 (Ages 11–13)
• July 5 – 17 (Ages 10–12)
• July 26 – August 1 (Ages 8–10)
• August 2 – 14 (Ages 13–15)

💛 Full and partial scholarships available.

👉 Curious to learn more?
Explore what camp looks like on our website, or reach out to schedule a call — no pressure, just a conversation.

🔗 https://www.growingroutes.org/camp-chloe

The Sea Kayak Navigation Skills Weekend Workshop is designed to teach the essential skills for navigating coastal waters. We focus specifically on managing challenging conditions typical of Maine, including strong winds, swift currents, and fog. Students will learn various approaches to navigating with a chart and compass and gain firsthand experience using these skills while paddling on Casco Bay. There will be time for students to practice taking bearings, dead reckoning, triangulation, crossing boat channels, paddling in low visibility and using aids to navigation. After gaining familiarity with the key navigation tools, resources, and skills during the first day of the course, students will plan a trip for the second day that will give them opportunities to practice what they have learned.