Programs & Events

Fall Fest in Brooklin

October 5th, 2025 in Brooklin Participants and Schedule: Friend Memorial Public Library – 1 Reach Road There will be a fall-themed storytime and kids craft activity at 11. From 10-2 there will be a special . . . read more »

Finding Our Voices Panel Discussion

Finding Our Voices presents: Brooklin Breaks the Silence of Domestic Abuse at the Friend Memorial Public Library Join Survivors at the library at 5:30 on Thursday, October 16th to hear them share their experiences including . . . read more »

Intro to Mah Jong

Patty Persson will be teaching a three week beginner class for those interested in learning to play Mah Jong. (Class Full) Classes will be held weekly on Thursdays from 10-11:30 starting October 16th at the . . . read more »

Benny Woodard Concert and Ice Cream Social

August 5th at 2PM Join us for a free ice cream social and outdoor concert. Ice cream will be served from 2-2:20, music willstart at 2:30. Benny Woodard is a visiting musician from New York . . . read more »

Anna Von Mertens – EVENT CANCELLED

Anna Von Mertens’ author talk has been cancelled due to scheduling conflict with other community events. Anna is excited to reschedule her talk for a future visit to Brooklin. Visual artist and author Anna Von Mertens . . . read more »

Peter Behrens Reading

July 31st at 6PM Peter will read short selections from his novel-in-manuscript,  The Violent Flow of Becoming the story of a young queer woman’s coming of age in a city-Montreal/Montréal of the 1970s & 1980s–passionately committed to . . . read more »

Neighborhood BBQ

August 17th at Atlantic Boat Co. Everyone is invited to a friendly all ages cook off (with prizes!) to celebrate the Library Campaign. Family friendly event with music by local band Maine Weather. The event . . . read more »

August Movie Night

Lost on a Mountain in Maine Join us on August 1st for a free viewing of the movie Lost on a Mountain in Maine, recounting the story of Don Fendler, who in 1939 was separated . . . read more »

Special Storytime!

Friday July 11th, at 10:30 Join us this Friday at 10:30AM for the first big storytime event of July! This program focuses on activities that make practicing early literacy skills fun, including music, puppets, movement, . . . read more »

Cakes & Authors 2025

July 10th 1-3PM What more can I say about this event that has become a yearly tradition? For those who have never been, Cakes & Authors is our thank you to the town. This library . . . read more »