Community Calendar

In honor of Black History Month, the Rockport Public Library will feature a month-long exhibit entitled, A Scott Joplin Celebration! From Feb. 3 through 28, the public is invited to view original artwork, sketches, sketchbooks, book prototypes, sheet music, and more from acclaimed author/illustrator Stephen Costanza’s book King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin.

The material featured in the exhibit will explore the life of beloved African American composer Scott Joplin, whose joyful and irrepressible ragtime music paved the way for jazz.

On Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 a.m., a Multimedia Family Show will complement the exhibit. Costanza will provide a dynamic, music-filled presentation that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process for creating his book about Scott Joplin. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Stephen Costanza has written and illustrated numerous picture books, including Mozart Finds A Melody and the recent When Auggie Learned to Play Chess. His book King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Publisher’s Weekly, and was the recipient of the 2022 Golden Kite Award for illustration by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. He lives in North Haven, Maine.

On Friday, February 20th the Lewiston Public Library Children’s Department will be offering the program Within the Whale! 🐋

Registration is filling up! The 60 minute program is full but we still have limited space for the 11am-11:30am, 11:30am-12pm, and 12pm-12:30pm sessions.

Within the Whale is an immersive marine science experience where guests can step inside a life-size inflatable humpback whale to explore its anatomy and learn about ocean conservation. Fun, educational, and perfect for all ages!

There will be four available times for patrons to participate in either a 60-minute or 30-minute program.

The 60 minute program will feature more hands-on activities such as guessing the whale anatomy on a poster, a fluke (tail fin pattern) matching game, and educational items to pick up and look at in addition to a discussion and tour inside the whale.

The starting times are: 10am-11am, 11am-11:30am, 11:30am-12pm, and 12pm-12:30pm.

Each session is limited to 20 participants, so registration is required.

Signups will be at the Children’s information desk. Patrons can register in person, by phone, or by email.

This free program will take place in Callahan Hall on the third floor of the library.

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

More information is available by contacting the Lewiston Public Library at (207) 513-3503 or LPLKids@lewistonmaine.gov.

A little yellow star travels through the galaxy in search of planets that will give it its special name. During his journey, this star learns about the many types of stars that live in the galaxy.

Join the Wild Seed Project for our online winter seed sowing demonstration. Our Seed Program Director, Emily Baisden, will demonstrate each step of sowing native seeds and talk through best practices and where to find the materials you need to do this! There will be time for participant questions at the end.

This is a great way for folks new to native plants to learn about sowing seeds - come see how easy it is.

This event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to you at registration.

Sample a variety of seasonal specialty beers while enjoying the incredible ambiance of The Cellars at Allagash, our wild and sour barrel aging space. If you are looking for a traditional brewery tour, check out our "

The highlights:
6 samples
60 minutes
In-depth barrel room exploration and chance to see the Coolship
$38 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.

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 Beer and Barrels Experience.

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.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Feb 5, 2026 to Feb 28, 2026 and happens every:
Thursdays: 12:30pm - 1:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 5:00pm - 5:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Author John Babin will speak on Longfellow’s inspiration for the poem “Christmas Bells,” written during the American Civil War, and explain how this classic Longfellow poem became the beloved Christmas carol.

John William Babin is the author of three books on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s life and poetry. John’s work as a research assistant has been acknowledged in several books and articles published worldwide about the Longfellow Family. He works at the Maine Historical Society as the Visitor Services Manager of the Wadsworth Longfellow House. 

In 2025 Babin published a children's book, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. This book contains a story about the poet, the poem, and explains how the poem became the carol we all know. There are colorful illustrations accompanying the words of the carol.
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Longfellow Days is an annual month-long cultural and community program, with support from Bowdoin College, Brunswick Downtown Association, Midcoast Senior College, Nathaniel Davis Fund, Pejepscot History Center, The Senter Fund, Thornton Oaks, and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick:

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE.

To see a complete listing of Longfellow Days events click on Longfellow Days Schedule: https://www.uubrunswick.org/programs/longfellow-days-2026/

It’s a crazy day when snow starts falling and it’s the middle of summer! Join Annie and Max for a whirlwind adventure to find out how the seasons work. Recommended for our younger visitors.

It’s a crazy day when snow starts falling and it’s the middle of summer! Join Annie and Max for a whirlwind adventure to find out how the seasons work. Recommended for our younger visitors.

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!