Bouncing Baby Story Time In-Person

Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories with Miss Savannah!Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Story Room

Tiny Tots Storytime In-Person

A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays.Ages 2 - 4

Story Room

Tech Tutoring In-Person

Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoyin......More

Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with you to find an answer and help you to solve your problems.Appointments are available on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Sign up online, or contact Hannah in the Reference Department at 922-6055 or [email protected]. To ensure appointments are available for all, we ask that you sign up for no more than one appointment slot at a time.While we can’t guarantee a solution to every issue, we are happy to work together in searching for one. Learn new skills, gain confidence with your computer or device, and get those niggling questions answered in these personalized sessions.

Computer Lab

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club In-Person

Calling all barbarians, rangers, sorcerers, and warlocks! Join us every Wednesday for everyone’s favorite tabletop role-playing game. All skill levels welcome! Grades 6-12 only, please.

Teen Lounge

Filling the Gaps: How religious organizations are meeting social service needs in Maine In-Person

Join The Maine Monitor’s religion reporter Sean Scott for a panel discussion with Maine leaders at faith-based organizations who are serving low-income and other vulnerable community members, including by providing housing, food assistance, and addiction recovery servic......More

Join The Maine Monitor’s religion reporter Sean Scott for a panel discussion with Maine leaders at faith-based organizations who are serving low-income and other vulnerable community members, including by providing housing, food assistance, and addiction recovery services. Local faith leaders will talk about the needs they are seeing in their communities and how they aim to fill in the gaps. The event will be held at the Bangor Public Library, with an option for virtual participation.Sean will be joined by Anna Phillips, coordinator for Greater Bangor Area Street Pastors, Michael Smith, chief program officer for Catholic Charities Maine, and Pastor Willie Ponds, executive director for Hope Haven Gospel Mission in Lewiston.Questions will be taken from the live audience and the Zoom audience.If you would like to attend via Zoom, click here. Look for the red reserve a spot button.For more information about The Maine Monitor, visit their website. Follow The Maine Monitor on Facebook @themainemonitor and Instagram @mainemonitor.

Norman Minsky Lecture Hall

Next Chapter Book Club In-Person

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different wo......More

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different worlds where we meet interesting characters and learn new things. Taking that journey with a group of friends makes it even more delightful and fun. The Next Chapter Book Club has chapters in the US, Canada, and Europe. Bangor Public Library is the only affiliate in Maine.This group meets each Thursday at 2 PM at the library. Please register in advance if it is your first time attending. For more information or to register, contact Paul Nicklas, 947-8336 x109 or [email protected].

Norman Minsky Lecture Hall

Crafty Corner In-Person

Stop by the Library for a fun drop-in craft. There will be a different craft each week.Grades K - 5

Story Room

The Teen Hive In-Person

Join us on Thursday afternoons for The Teen Hive, a group designed for teens who want to spend time together and learn more about themselves and each other. This group is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone belongs. The Hive comes together to......More

Join us on Thursday afternoons for The Teen Hive, a group designed for teens who want to spend time together and learn more about themselves and each other. This group is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone belongs. The Hive comes together to share experiences, engage in fun and exciting activities, and support one another through whatever life throws at us. Whether you're looking to learn, make new friends, or simply have a great time, The Teen Hive is here to celebrate you!

Teen Lounge

Stitch & Sip In-Person

Calling all fiber artists! Join us every other Thursday for an evening of crocheting, knitting, coffee, and tea! All skill levels and fiber arts are welcome, but bring your own project if you can.

Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room

Coffee & Conversation In-Person

Everyone is welcome to join the library for Coffee & Conversation, a chance to enjoy free coffee and snacks in a relaxed and casual atmosphere while getting to know one another. Conversation starters will be provided for anyone who would like to participate, or you can ......More

Everyone is welcome to join the library for Coffee & Conversation, a chance to enjoy free coffee and snacks in a relaxed and casual atmosphere while getting to know one another. Conversation starters will be provided for anyone who would like to participate, or you can just chat.Coffee & Conversation is a program begun by the Dallas Public Library and adopted by libraries around the country. It is aimed at providing a space for open dialogue on topics that unite us, rather than divide us, with a focus on engaging the homeless population.

Atrium

Tech Tutoring In-Person

Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoyin......More

Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with you to find an answer and help you to solve your problems.Appointments are available on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Sign up online, or contact Hannah in the Reference Department at 922-6055 or [email protected]. To ensure appointments are available for all, we ask that you sign up for no more than one appointment slot at a time.While we can’t guarantee a solution to every issue, we are happy to work together in searching for one. Learn new skills, gain confidence with your computer or device, and get those niggling questions answered in these personalized sessions.

Computer Lab

Saturday Story Stop In-Person

Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness!Ages 3 - 6

Story Room

Meet the Artists showing during February and March In-Person

For more information about these artists and their exhibits, click here.Healing Art with Lori: Lecture Hall Gallery - Healing Art Veterans Project Tom Small: Stairwell Gallery - Everyday Maine Watercolor MomentsSamantha Grimwood: Stairwell Gallery - Partum Imagines (Cre......More

For more information about these artists and their exhibits, click here.Healing Art with Lori: Lecture Hall Gallery - Healing Art Veterans Project Tom Small: Stairwell Gallery - Everyday Maine Watercolor MomentsSamantha Grimwood: Stairwell Gallery - Partum Imagines (Creative Portraits)Dane Kelly: Stairwell Gallery - Psycho PumpLora Whelan: Cyr Gallery - Lost Languages Risica Caputi: McDade Gallery - What a Relief

Norman Minsky Lecture Hall

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead In-Person

A story time that explores the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through books! Whether we are experimenting with magnets or dissecting owl pellets, this club explores it all!Registration is required. Please contact the Youth Services Department ......More

A story time that explores the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through books! Whether we are experimenting with magnets or dissecting owl pellets, this club explores it all!Registration is required. Please contact the Youth Services Department to register. Call 947-8336 ext 111.Grades 1 - 4

Story Room

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead In-Person

A story time that explores the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through books! Whether we are experimenting with magnets or dissecting owl pellets, this club explores it all!Registration is required. Please contact the Youth Services Department ......More

A story time that explores the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through books! Whether we are experimenting with magnets or dissecting owl pellets, this club explores it all!Registration is required. Please contact the Youth Services Department to register. Call 947-8336 ext 111Grades 1 - 4

Story Room

Bouncing Baby Story Time In-Person

Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories with Miss Savannah!Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Story Room

Tiny Tots Storytime In-Person

A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays.Ages 2 - 4

Story Room

Digital Legacy Management In-Person

What happens to your online accounts when you are gone? How can you plan ahead to ease the process for the loved ones you leave behind? On Tuesday, February 10, join Hannah Cyrus, Digital Media Librarian at Bangor Public Library, for a presentation on "Digital Legacy Ma......More

What happens to your online accounts when you are gone? How can you plan ahead to ease the process for the loved ones you leave behind? On Tuesday, February 10, join Hannah Cyrus, Digital Media Librarian at Bangor Public Library, for a presentation on "Digital Legacy Management," focused on tools and strategies for organizing your digital life with an eye towards the future. This class will cover password management, data minimization, social media accounts, and file organizing techniques to leave your digital footprint in the best shape possible after your death.No devices are required to attend this informational class, though you are welcome to bring your own if you like. This program is free and open to all, and no registration is required.

Norman Minsky Lecture Hall

Tech Club In-Person

Learn to code with Dot and Dash.**Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Contact Youth Services to reserve a spot. Call 947-8336 ext 111.**For Grades 3 - 5We meet every other week beginning Tuesday, January 13th.

Story Room

Teen Craft Club In-Person

Calling all crocheters, painters, sketchers, and sewists! Join us every Tuesday in the Teen Room to get creative. Bring a project you're working on, or start a new one! All crafts and skill levels welcome. Grades 6-12 only, please.

Teen Lounge

Bangor Community Resource Fair In-Person

The library will host Food AND Medicine for their monthly resource fair in the Atrium. There will be free food and information about community resources available to those in the Bangor area, as well as raffle prizes.Do you need help finding a good job or paying your bi......More

The library will host Food AND Medicine for their monthly resource fair in the Atrium. There will be free food and information about community resources available to those in the Bangor area, as well as raffle prizes.Do you need help finding a good job or paying your bills? Do you have questions about public benefits or unemployment? Join us to learn more and have your questions answered. All are welcome.Food AND Medicine is a grassroots member-based organization that works to address the root causes of poverty. They prioritize people’s ability to form a union, have affordable healthy food, access public transportation, and make a living wage.

Atrium

Bouncing Baby Story Time In-Person

Come, sing, clap and bounce along to action rhymes, songs and stories with Miss Savannah!Recommended for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Story Room

Tiny Tots Storytime In-Person

A 30-minute program for 2 to 4 year-olds, with a participating adult, filled with stories, games, songs and finger plays.Ages 2 - 4

Story Room

Workshop: Smartphone Basics In-Person / Online

Do you have a smartphone you want to learn to use better? Join us for a workshop about different types of phones and how they work, and get familiar with the basics of using yours to call and text, get online, check your email, take photos, and more! This class is appro......More

Do you have a smartphone you want to learn to use better? Join us for a workshop about different types of phones and how they work, and get familiar with the basics of using yours to call and text, get online, check your email, take photos, and more! This class is appropriate for both iPhone and Android users.Hannah Cyrus, Digital Media Librarian, will offer this class in-person in the Computer Lab at the Bangor Public Library from 2:00-4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11. Virtual attendance by Zoom is also possible. This class is free, but space is limited, so registration is required. To register, use our online form below, or call Hannah at 922-6055.The library offers regular technology workshops on different subjects. All workshops are free of charge. Participants are encouraged to bring their own device if they have one they want to learn on. For more information, contact Hannah at 922-6055 or [email protected].

Computer Lab

Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club In-Person

Calling all barbarians, rangers, sorcerers, and warlocks! Join us every Wednesday for everyone’s favorite tabletop role-playing game. All skill levels welcome! Grades 6-12 only, please.

Teen Lounge

Wizards and Warp Drives - A Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club In-Person

Wizards and Warp Drives is a book club for lovers of the Science Fantasy and Fantasy genres. We meet the second Wednesday evening of the month to discuss a rotating selection of Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles. BPL staff member, Amanda, will lead the group each month. Readin......More

Wizards and Warp Drives is a book club for lovers of the Science Fantasy and Fantasy genres. We meet the second Wednesday evening of the month to discuss a rotating selection of Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles. BPL staff member, Amanda, will lead the group each month. Reading Line-Up for the Next Few Months:February 11th: The Book of Doors by Gareth BrownMarch 11th: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelApril 8th: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixMay 13th: Oryx and Crake by Margaret AtwoodJune 10th: Katabasis by R.F. KuangIf you need assistance reserving a title, please reach out to the Reference department, 922-6071 or [email protected] and a librarian will request the title for you. About the Facilitator: Amanda loves to read more than just about anything else. She reads mainly sci-fi and fantasy, but really loves anything that makes you think about being a person (even if you're actually an orc or on a planet a billion lightyears away).

Norman Minsky Lecture Hall

Next Chapter Book Club In-Person

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different wo......More

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our members (including some who cannot read) love books for the same reasons most people do. We all enjoy being transported to different worlds where we meet interesting characters and learn new things. Taking that journey with a group of friends makes it even more delightful and fun. The Next Chapter Book Club has chapters in the US, Canada, and Europe. Bangor Public Library is the only affiliate in Maine.This group meets each Thursday at 2 PM at the library. Please register in advance if it is your first time attending. For more information or to register, contact Paul Nicklas, 947-8336 x109 or [email protected].

Norman Minsky Lecture Hall

Crafty Corner In-Person

Stop by the Library for a fun drop-in craft. There will be a different craft each week.Grades K - 5

Story Room

The Teen Hive In-Person

Join us on Thursday afternoons for The Teen Hive, a group designed for teens who want to spend time together and learn more about themselves and each other. This group is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone belongs. The Hive comes together to......More

Join us on Thursday afternoons for The Teen Hive, a group designed for teens who want to spend time together and learn more about themselves and each other. This group is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where everyone belongs. The Hive comes together to share experiences, engage in fun and exciting activities, and support one another through whatever life throws at us. Whether you're looking to learn, make new friends, or simply have a great time, The Teen Hive is here to celebrate you!

Teen Lounge

ASL event In-Person

Join Nieves Perez Besu for the first of these monthly gatherings, which will include fun ASL games and good company, too! The ASL Social Hour gatherings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month in the Library.

Board Room

Adulting 101 - Love Your Tech: Building Healthy Relationships with Technology In-Person

Technology is a vital part of everyday life. It's also designed to be addictive, and to harvest your personal information as you use it. How can you set healthy boundaries on your own technology use, and maintain your autonomy in an algorithm-dominated world? Let's talk......More

Technology is a vital part of everyday life. It's also designed to be addictive, and to harvest your personal information as you use it. How can you set healthy boundaries on your own technology use, and maintain your autonomy in an algorithm-dominated world? Let's talk about ways to make technology work for us, instead of the other way around, and how to exert control over our devices to safeguard our mental health, sleep better, and prioritize real-life human connection instead of doomscrolling. Presented by Hannah, Digital Media Librarian at BPL. While this series is crafted with ages 18-30 in mind, all ages are welcome to attend. Registration isn’t required to attend (despite what is says below), but those that register will receive email reminders about the event.About the Series: Being an adult can be overwhelming. From budgeting to meal planning to seemingly endless loads of laundry, it’s hard to figure it all out–but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us twice a month for Adulting 101, where we’ll talk about finances, mending clothes, meal planning on a budget, and so much more. These workshops are designed to help you learn the skills we weren’t taught in school. While this series is crafted with ages 18-30 in mind, all ages are welcome to attend. Registration isn’t required to attend, but those that register will receive email reminders about the event and in some workshops, only registered participants will be guaranteed supplies to support their new skill.

Laurence E. Crofutt Community Room

Tech Tutoring In-Person

Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoyin......More

Hannah Cyrus, BPL’s Digital Media Librarian, is available for 60-minute appointments to help you with your computer questions in-person, by phone, or over Zoom.Want to organize your emails? Having trouble using a particular website or program? Wondering why that annoying message keeps popping up on your screen? Whatever your question, Hannah will work with you to find an answer and help you to solve your problems.Appointments are available on Wednesday afternoons and Friday mornings. Sign up online, or contact Hannah in the Reference Department at 922-6055 or [email protected]. To ensure appointments are available for all, we ask that you sign up for no more than one appointment slot at a time.While we can’t guarantee a solution to every issue, we are happy to work together in searching for one. Learn new skills, gain confidence with your computer or device, and get those niggling questions answered in these personalized sessions.

Computer Lab

Saturday Story Stop In-Person

Start your weekend with fun and friends! Discover books, songs, and games to help your child build early literacy, listening, and social skills. Great for kindergarten readiness!Ages 3 - 6

Story Room

Paws for Tales: Read to a Therapy Dog In-Person

Read to a dog from the Northern Light therapy dog volunteer program! Please register for a 15 minute slot in advance: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/67753742025Did you know?Studies have found that youth literacy skills are improved by reading to therapy do......More

Read to a dog from the Northern Light therapy dog volunteer program! Please register for a 15 minute slot in advance: https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/67753742025Did you know?Studies have found that youth literacy skills are improved by reading to therapy dogs.Children gain confidence in reading and report an increased love of reading after reading out loud to a therapy dog.Come to the library's Story Room this Saturday to read to Koda, a therapy dog from Northern Light. Koda will be there from noon to 2 to be read to for 15 minutes at a time.Readers must sign up in advance for one of the 15-minute time slots.

Story Room