Programs & Events

Cakes & Authors 2026

July 9th, 1-3PM Back again! And this time it’s-well it’s the same as it has always been, but there’s nothing wrong with that! Join us on Thursday, July 9th for the annual Cakes & Authors . . . read more »

Movie Night: Point Break

July 18th at 8:30PM Last month was David Bowie, this month is Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze! We are so excited for another partnership with the Brooklin General store and hope that you will join . . . read more »

Eco-Printing Workshops

Teach Peace Prints at the Library This summer we are so excited to have Katama Murray of Teach Peace Prints give two workshops on eco-printing. Katama it below: Hidden color exists all around us, waiting . . . read more »

Author Talk

Jeanne Bartlett Join the library on Wednesday, June 17th at 4PM for a talk by author Jeanne Bartlett. A Voice Downstream collects Jeanne Bartlett’s poetry and prose, her life’s work that explores nature, kinship, aging, . . . read more »

Movie Night

The Linguini Incident June 20th @ 8:30PM Iconic fashion, escape artistry, sky-high twisty turny breadsticks, 90s New York City, nostalgia, bicycles, cotton candy, David Bowie, and a HEIST! We are so excited to be working . . . read more »

Garden Party

In the Garden Last year we might have gotten rained out, but this year we’re hoping to welcome summer outside in the sunshine. Join us on Saturday, June 13th from10AM to 1PM for a garden . . . read more »

Jane Goodrich

Author talk Friday, June 12th at 4PM at the Friend Memorial Library! In collaboration with Leaf & Anna, we are excited to be welcoming author Jane Goodrich (The House on Lobster Cove) back for the . . . read more »

Bird Walk!

With Nathaniel Sharp Join us at the library on May 15th at 7AM for a birdwalk with local birder, and recent Newsletter writer Nathaniel Sharp. Nathaniel has been an avid birder for years, and is . . . read more »

Earth Day at the Friend Memorial

Wednesday, April 22nd 2026 We’ve got a lot happening on Earth Day this year, and we are excited to celebrate it with you! Bag Drive: Drop off or pick up used tote bags for those . . . read more »

April is National Poetry Month

Poetry at the Library On April 18th at 2PM, the library will be celebrating National Poetry Month with help from Steve Benson, Martha Duncan, Bea Gates, and Josh Krugman. All four poets will be sharing . . . read more »