Community Calendar

Sign up now for our new year-long series On Dying…with donuts! The first program in this series will be held on Thursday, January 22 from 10:00-11:00 am where we will be introducing the series. This program series will be held monthly on the fourth Thursday, and there is no obligation to attend every session.

Sign up for this program by January 20 by stopping by, giving us a call at 934-4351, or sending an email to director@ooblibrary.org.

The goal of this series is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment that welcomes all to discuss and learn about topics surrounding death & dying. Open-ended conversations will help us explore a wide array of subjects: from end-of-life planning to how hospice care works, from how to deal with your grief when a loved one passes to writing an obituary, and everything in between. Occasional guest speakers will add their depth of knowledge to these conversations over the year-long series, and we will also host quarterly book discussions that will help us deep-dive into some of these topics.

Talking about death is hard, but we hope this program series (and the donuts) will make it a little easier.

Formerly known as the Holiday Bazaar, Made is a curated seasonal marketplace that highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of Maine makers, offering visitors a unique selection of locally handmade goods.

Thank you to our sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank, the City of Waterville, Central Maine Newspapers, and Back Office Solutions!

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
12 oz of our flagship White beer and 4oz of another featured beer (or N/A option)
30 minutes
$18 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers.

Guests who are not drinking beer can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.

Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

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).

New England's largest walk-through light show. 1 mile trail, over 2 million lights and trees wrapped heights of over 90 feet.

Note: our schedule varies and does not operate daily. It is on our website. Thanks!

Discover how Portland's identity has been carved by the routes we've traveled. From maritime commerce that built a bustling port city to the streetcars, railways, and highways that connected neighborhoods and spurred growth, transportation has been the invisible architect of Portland's landscape. Watch as neighborhoods took root near wharves and rail yards, clustering around the workplaces that sustained them, then follow the transformation as trolleys and automobiles unlocked suburban expansion and reshaped the boundaries of community.

This exhibit traces the evolution of how we move—and how movement has transformed our streets, waterfronts, and the very fabric of where we live. Transportation didn't just connect places; it opened economic and cultural links that attracted visitors, new residents, and businesses, weaving Portland into regional and global networks. Explore historic photographs, maps, and artifacts that reveal the surprising ways getting from here to there has shaped the city we know today. When you visit, join the conversation: share the transportation moments you believe shaped Portland, adding your voice to this evolving story that will grow throughout the exhibit's run.

Guests will enjoy the freshest Allagash White while walking through our world-class brewery. If you're looking for a more in-depth experience with more info on our wild and sour barrel room and coolship program, check out our Signature Tour & Tasting.

The highlights:
12 oz of our flagship White beer and 4oz of another featured beer (or N/A option)
30 minutes
$18 before tax/fees
21+

Please read on before booking:

Tour-goers must be 21 or older. Infant-wearing is welcome - the tour path through our manufacturing plant is not suitable for young children or strollers.

Guests who are not drinking beer can purchase a Designated Driver ticket and will have a choice of NA beverage.

Dogs are not allowed on this manufacturing plant tour.

Join us for a free lecture and reception featuring Maine-based artist Ben Potter

Ben Potter was born in 1970 and grew up in Tennessee, he currently lives in Belfast Maine, His art practice stems from his interdisciplinary background, and uses subjects drawn primarily from the landscape and the sciences as the basis for his formal and conceptual investigation.

There will be a catered reception after the lecture featuring a small gallery exhibition of the artist’s work.

Warm up by the fire while exploring the stars through telescopes and learning about the night sky!

Join us for a cozy evening by the fire pits as we sip hot cocoa and tea, explore the night sky through our telescopes, and learn about stars, planets, and constellations. This family-friendly stargazing event is perfect for all ages—come warm up, look up, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky.

Scott Hanson will present an illustrated talk about the critical role of transportation in shaping the city of Portland over more than three centuries. From birchbark canoes to modern highways and air travel, every era of the city's history has been deeply affected by the means available to move people and goods to, through, from, and around Portland.