Storytime at New Gloucester Public Library
Storytime at New Gloucester Public Library
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
Farmyard Storytime Date & Time: Every Monday June 2nd – June 30th – 10-11 AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Market & Welcome Center Ages: All Ages - adult participation required Fee: FREE Pre-registration Required. Description: Enjoy a farm-themed story as you explore nature and enjoy the forest along our 1-mile StoryWalk trail. The StoryWalk Project was started by Anne Ferguson […]
Come spend the afternoon and puzzle away! We have got the jigsaw puzzles! We have coffee. We've got music. Be the extra piece we need! (Did I really go there?) Every Monday in the NG Community Building (behind Town Hall). 1pm-3pm reccoordinator@newgloucester.com 926-4126 x233
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Attention Lego fans! Bring a friend and join us here at the library for Lego Free Play. Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30
Date and Time: Wednesdays from – 9am to noon Event Type: Outdoor Activity Location: 25 Campus Drive, New Gloucester, ME Fee: VAST provides all equipment and instruction at no cost to the Veterans. Includes: Cycles (upright mountain bikes, Trikes and hand cycles, helmets and all instruction. Description: These activities are open to ALL Veterans with or without a disability. Each […]
Event Type: Family Program Location: Big Pond Ages: 3 years old and up - adult paid participation required Fee: $7 per person Annual Pass Holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Spring has returned and so have many of our aquatic friends! Discover life around the pond as we look for amphibious critters and learn about their habitat. We will be […]
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
This exciting new program will begin on March 27th, 2025. Let's Get Moving focuses on improving your range of motion, strength, flexibility, balance, and control of your muscles and joints. New Gloucester's own, Judi McClure, will work with you at your pace. This activity is free to the community! Bring a friend or two! NG […]
Date & Time: Fridays – 10-11:30am Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Fee: $7 per person (ages 3 and up) Season Pass Holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Come get your boots dirty and join us as we explore the many jobs on the farm and meet the animals. Programs may vary due to the nature of a […]
Enjoy historical photos, videos and exhibits and the chance to meet former Opportunity Farm boys on Saturday, June 7, when the New Gloucester Historical Society opens a new exhibition, “The Farm,” about Opportunity Farm from 1910 to 2011. This special opening event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the History Barn, 385 Intervale Road, behind […]
The History Barn and Meetinghouse Archives are open the First Saturday of the month from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10am-3pm On-Site In this in-person class with Kathryn Polletto of Kennebunk Basketry, participants will make a Market Basket, a very functional basket for carrying various items. This basket measures 6″ x 12″ x 5 1/2″, when completed, with an Oak handle that measures 6″x 10″. The basket is made with various […]
The Friends of the New Gloucester Library will hold a book and bake sale on Sunday, June 8, from noon to 3 pm at the Community Building in the Town Hall Complex. All are welcome! Members of the Friends get first crack at 11 a.m. Learn how to join and support the work of the […]
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
Farmyard Storytime Date & Time: Every Monday June 2nd – June 30th – 10-11 AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Market & Welcome Center Ages: All Ages - adult participation required Fee: FREE Pre-registration Required. Description: Enjoy a farm-themed story as you explore nature and enjoy the forest along our 1-mile StoryWalk trail. The StoryWalk Project was started by Anne Ferguson […]
Come spend the afternoon and puzzle away! We have got the jigsaw puzzles! We have coffee. We've got music. Be the extra piece we need! (Did I really go there?) Every Monday in the NG Community Building (behind Town Hall). 1pm-3pm reccoordinator@newgloucester.com 926-4126 x233
The Municipal and School Elections are held on the 2nd Tuesday in June. The School Budget vote and any state elections and/or state referendums are held on the same day. Absentee Ballots are now available during normal business hours, at the New Gloucester Town Office for the June 10th Municipal Election. Absentee Ballots may be […]
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Date and Time: Wednesdays from – 9am to noon Event Type: Outdoor Activity Location: 25 Campus Drive, New Gloucester, ME Fee: VAST provides all equipment and instruction at no cost to the Veterans. Includes: Cycles (upright mountain bikes, Trikes and hand cycles, helmets and all instruction. Description: These activities are open to ALL Veterans with or without a disability. Each […]
Wednesday, June 11th, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Today we will continue building a 2-mile River Elf Trail in New Gloucester! The route is flagged and winds through open fields and forests, with a scenic spur along the Royal River. We've made awesome progress over the last month but there's still more ground to cover! This extended […]
Please join us on Wednesday, June 11th at 10 a.m. at Thayer Brook Preserve, 92 Ramsdell Road in Gray. See details about Thayer Brook Preserve here. All are welcome! -- Anne Maurice
Thursday, June 12, 2025 1 pm – 4 pm Come and learn how to use watercolor paints in a fun and whimsical way. From what brushes to use, to learning simple forms and shapes, we will spend the afternoon dabbling in color and texture. With guidance from the instructor, you’ll create your own painting to […]
THE 41st ANNUAL TREK ACROSS MAINE:Join the American Lung Association for the 41st annual Trek Across Maine on Father’s Day Weekend – June 13-15, 2025! Choose our traditional 3-day, 180-mile option, or do it your own way, virtually. The ride starts and ends at the scenic Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, Maine, with acres of […]
Friday, June 13, 2025 10am-11am Step into the world of natural perfumery with this hands-on workshop, inspired by the Shaker tradition of using botanicals for both beauty and well-being. The Shakers have cultivated fragrant herbs such as lavender, lemon balm, and rosemary, using them for medicine, freshening linens, and crafting herbal sachets, and they continue […]
Date & Time: Fridays – 10-11:30am Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Fee: $7 per person (ages 3 and up) Season Pass Holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Come get your boots dirty and join us as we explore the many jobs on the farm and meet the animals. Programs may vary due to the nature of a […]
Saturday, June 14, 2025 9am-4pm On Saturday, June 14th, we will host an old-fashioned barn sale, professionally run with services donated by Constant Galore Estate Sales, and all proceeds raised will be used to complete the barn project this summer. Please help us bring this three-year project to a close! Remember the White Elephant Room of […]
For New Gloucester Residents in need of food assistance The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:00am-9:30am. We have a simple sign-in process and everyone receives a box of pantry staples and choices of fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and bakery items. We also have a book shelf […]
Saturday, June 14, 2025 9am to 3pm Skystreaker's R/C Club Field Intended for planes such as Cubs, Taylorcraft, DH Beaver, Cessna 170 and the like Free and Open to All with AMA sign-up at the field required (in association with the swap meet) Gas Grill will be out, bring your food to cook Charging station […]
The Shaker Barn Sale Fundraiser continues on Sunday, June 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road in New Gloucester.
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
Stop by the library on Sunday, June 15, from 1-3pm to sign up, play games, have a snack and do a craft! You will receive your summer reading start-up kit including a reading bag and stickers. We hope you will spend your summer with us! Summer Reading Calendar 2025
Farmyard Storytime Date & Time: Every Monday June 2nd – June 30th – 10-11 AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Market & Welcome Center Ages: All Ages - adult participation required Fee: FREE Pre-registration Required. Description: Enjoy a farm-themed story as you explore nature and enjoy the forest along our 1-mile StoryWalk trail. The StoryWalk Project was started by Anne Ferguson […]
Come spend the afternoon and puzzle away! We have got the jigsaw puzzles! We have coffee. We've got music. Be the extra piece we need! (Did I really go there?) Every Monday in the NG Community Building (behind Town Hall). 1pm-3pm reccoordinator@newgloucester.com 926-4126 x233
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Maine author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen will be visiting the library on Tuesday, June 17 at 1pm! Summer Reading Calendar 2025
Date and Time: Wednesdays from – 9am to noon Event Type: Outdoor Activity Location: 25 Campus Drive, New Gloucester, ME Fee: VAST provides all equipment and instruction at no cost to the Veterans. Includes: Cycles (upright mountain bikes, Trikes and hand cycles, helmets and all instruction. Description: These activities are open to ALL Veterans with or without a disability. Each […]
Play Days at Pineland Event Type: Multi-Week Family Program Location: The Conference Center at Pineland Farms Fee: $30 per child (open to 2 and 3-year-olds - one adult free with child) Pre-registration Required. Description: During this multi-visit program, designed for 2 and 3-year-old children with their adult caregiver, you can build relationships while exploring the environments of Pineland Farms. Age-appropriate […]
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
Date & Time: June 19, 20, 21 - 4-7PM Event Type: Community Event Location: Produce Division at Gillespie Farms Fee: $7 per person. Your ticket price can be applied toward your pick your own strawberry purchase at checkout or just consider it a ticket price to the live music. Children 2 and under are free. Description: Please join us for a one-of-a-kind party […]
Date & Time: June 19, 20, 21 - 4-7PM Event Type: Community Event Location: Produce Division at Gillespie Farms Fee: $7 per person. Your ticket price can be applied toward your pick your own strawberry purchase at checkout or just consider it a ticket price to the live music. Children 2 and under are free. Description: Please join us for a one-of-a-kind party […]
Friday, June 20, 2025 9am-4pm Punch needle is a traditional craft that’s been around since the 15th century. Initially known as the ‘punch stitch,’ it was primarily used for adorning religious garments. It was also a craft used by men during lengthy sea voyages who would create punched rugs to pass the time between ports. […]
Date & Time: Fridays – 10-11:30am Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Fee: $7 per person (ages 3 and up) Season Pass Holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Come get your boots dirty and join us as we explore the many jobs on the farm and meet the animals. Programs may vary due to the nature of a […]
Date & Time: June 19, 20, 21 - 4-7PM Event Type: Community Event Location: Produce Division at Gillespie Farms Fee: $7 per person. Your ticket price can be applied toward your pick your own strawberry purchase at checkout or just consider it a ticket price to the live music. Children 2 and under are free. Description: Please join us for a one-of-a-kind party […]
Saturday, June 21, 2025 9am-12pm This is a great opportunity to stitch on something other than fabric! In this class, we’ll create stitched broomcorn whisks, plus 2 bonus pot scrubbers from the broomcorn ends. Your stitched whisk is the perfect tool for keeping your craft room, sewing table, or workshop spic and span. It’s also […]
Saturday, June 21, 2025 1pm-4pm Come make a full-sized broom from start to finish in a single class! The term besom usually refers to European round brooms tied traditionally with birch twigs or heather. In this workshop, we’ll use North American broomcorn instead, which is available in a wide variety of colors, and tie onto […]
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
See the full summer reading lineup: Summer Reading Calendar 2025.
Farmyard Storytime Date & Time: Every Monday June 2nd – June 30th – 10-11 AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Market & Welcome Center Ages: All Ages - adult participation required Fee: FREE Pre-registration Required. Description: Enjoy a farm-themed story as you explore nature and enjoy the forest along our 1-mile StoryWalk trail. The StoryWalk Project was started by Anne Ferguson […]
Come spend the afternoon and puzzle away! We have got the jigsaw puzzles! We have coffee. We've got music. Be the extra piece we need! (Did I really go there?) Every Monday in the NG Community Building (behind Town Hall). 1pm-3pm reccoordinator@newgloucester.com 926-4126 x233
Learn about community resources Get help navigating programs Socialize with friends
Date and Time: Wednesdays from – 9am to noon Event Type: Outdoor Activity Location: 25 Campus Drive, New Gloucester, ME Fee: VAST provides all equipment and instruction at no cost to the Veterans. Includes: Cycles (upright mountain bikes, Trikes and hand cycles, helmets and all instruction. Description: These activities are open to ALL Veterans with or without a disability. Each […]
Salsa Making Date & Time: June 25, 29 - 10-11:30AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Ages: 3 years old and up - paid participation required Fee: $8 per person Annual Farm Pass holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Join us for a family program designed to awaken your taste buds. We will harvest from our gardens to make farm-fresh salsa. Questions? Contact the […]
Enjoy native strawberries, homemade biscuits, whipped cream and frozen custard. There will also be music by local favorite Jim Gallant, a raffle, and treats to purchase to take home. Don’t miss the 49th edition of this special New Gloucester tradition Thursday evening, June 26!
Date & Time: Fridays – 10-11:30am Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Fee: $7 per person (ages 3 and up) Season Pass Holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Come get your boots dirty and join us as we explore the many jobs on the farm and meet the animals. Programs may vary due to the nature of a […]
Friday, June 27, 2025 10am-11am Experience the beauty of simple, natural skincare in this hands-on workshop inspired by the Shaker way of life. You’ll learn about the benefits of different clays and botanicals, how they cleanse and nourish the skin, and how to blend them into a custom clay mask tailored to your skin type. […]
Reading the Forested Landscape Date & Time: June 27 - 5-7PM Event Type: Adult Program Location: Education Barn Ages: 14 years old and up (participants under 18 require a paid chaperone) Fee: $7 per person Pre-registration Required. Description: Have you ever wondered how old the trees and forests that surround you are or what the land you are standing on was used […]
Get ready for some friendly competition at our next charity event! The Summer Smackdown is your chance to play for a cause while enjoying a day of pickleball, connection, and community. Three Peaks Foundation empowers people to build strength, seek help, and find hope through suicide prevention and mental health advocacy rooted in faith, family, […]
For New Gloucester Residents in need of food assistance The Food Pantry is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8:00am-9:30am. We have a simple sign-in process and everyone receives a box of pantry staples and choices of fresh fruit, vegetables, milk and bakery items. We also have a book shelf […]
Saturday, June 28, 2025 9am-11:30am Weave a Ribbon Bucket Basket in this half-day morning workshop at Shaker Village with Peggy Pollard of Underwater Weaving Studio. An oversized, cylinder basket-tote. Perfect for a bouquet, a bottle of wine, a baguette, or a Turkish towel. Made with natural undyed reed from rattan. Finished product approximately 5″ L x […]
Salsa Making Date & Time: June 25, 29 - 10-11:30AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Education Barn Ages: 3 years old and up - paid participation required Fee: $8 per person Annual Farm Pass holders use discount code at checkout. Pre-registration Required. Description: Join us for a family program designed to awaken your taste buds. We will harvest from our gardens to make farm-fresh salsa. Questions? Contact the […]
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11am Join Ms. Emily for stories and songs. Ages 0-5.
Farmyard Storytime Date & Time: Every Monday June 2nd – June 30th – 10-11 AM Event Type: Family Program Location: Market & Welcome Center Ages: All Ages - adult participation required Fee: FREE Pre-registration Required. Description: Enjoy a farm-themed story as you explore nature and enjoy the forest along our 1-mile StoryWalk trail. The StoryWalk Project was started by Anne Ferguson […]
Come spend the afternoon and puzzle away! We have got the jigsaw puzzles! We have coffee. We've got music. Be the extra piece we need! (Did I really go there?) Every Monday in the NG Community Building (behind Town Hall). 1pm-3pm reccoordinator@newgloucester.com 926-4126 x233