Programs & Events
Upcoming Events:
Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story is Here!
June 14 through August 16
New Gloucester Public Library invites you to Unearth a Story during our annual Summer Reading Program!
Please stop by the circ desk to pick up a dinosaur themed summer reading kit, then visit the library through the summer for crafts, snacks, authors and illustrators, STEM experiments, games, and more. Then join us for a reading celebration on Sunday, August 16 from 1-3pm!
For adults and young adults, come to the library after June 14 to pick up this year’s Adult/YA Summer Reading Bingo Card. Return a filled-in card by August 31 to be entered into a prize drawing! Winners to be announced on September 1.
We look forward to spending the summer with you!
A PDF version of this calendar is available for download.
Summer Reading Performer Visit: Tom Knight's Library Boogie
Wednesday, July 1, 1:00pm
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Come join Miss Diana (author of Simply Produce) to explore the amazing world of fresh fruits and vegetables. Young patrons will get to see the beautiful variety of colors, smell ripe strawberries, squeeze peaches, peel bananas like monkeys do, feel cool cucumbers, and taste the sweet end of orange slices. This hands-on program exposes young patrons to timeless information about produce and encourages them to try new ones. Grown-up monkeys are welcome to join in the fun.
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| Diana Currier has been eating fruits and vegetables since she was nine months old. Since then, she has continuously upgraded her health. After twenty-plus years of researching food and nutrition, she wants to help others help themselves. Her diverse background in holistic health, and as a teacher, librarian, and gardener, have complemented each other and urged her to become a writer of timeless self-help books. Simply Produce is the first book of her series. Diana lives and flourishes in Maine with her husband, John. |
NGPL SUMMER/FALL '26 CONCERT SERIES
Admission is FREE but please pick up a ticket at the front desk!
June 29, 6:00pm
2nd Chance Ukulele Band
6 strummers (and a bass) who perform pop, Hawaiian, ballads, country & jazz, all with the intention to share joy!
August 17, 6:00pm
Hungrytown
The Vermont-based duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, known for intimate songwriting, luminous harmonies, and richly crafted recordings that reward close listening.
September 21, 6:00pm
Jim Gallant
New England Singer, Songwriter, and Fingerstyle Guitarist.
October 5, 6:00pm
Sean Gaskell
Performing on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp.
Weekly Events:
Storytime with Ms. Emily
Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00am
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Join Ms. Emily to reads stories, play instruments and sing songs. All ages are welcome! |
Baby Storytime with Ms. Alice
Tuesdays at 11:00am
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Join Ms. Alice for rhmyes, songs, and stories chosen with babies ages 0-24 months in mind! Siblings welcome! |
Mahjong Monday Nights
Mondays, 5:00 to 7:00pm
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Are you interested in learning or playing mahjong? Beginners, intermediate and expert levels welcome. RSVP or just drop in! |
NatureScape Felting
Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Attention fiber artists! All skill levels welcome--even if you have no skills (yet!). Join us bi-weekly for felting classes and learn techniques in wool felting. Please be on the look out for promotion of what is happening monthly and RSVP so we have a spot for you. Call: 207-926-4840 or email: nglibrary@newgloucester.com |
Monthly Events:
Early Release Crafternoons (K-4 grade)
One Wedneday per month, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
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Check your school calendars for the early release schedule and plan to come play, have a snack, and create a craft with friends after school. Questions? Call: 207-926-4840 or email: nglibrary@newgloucester.com |
Book Groups
Please call 207-926-4840 to RSVP, as space is limited.
NEW Sunday Afternoon Book Club - First Sunday of Every Month
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Evening Book Club - Third Monday of Every Month
5:00pm to 6:00pm
No Name Book Club - Third Thursday of Every Month
10:00am to 12:00pm