WELLS — Children’s and Teen Programs
Random Fandom: Allegiant Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Are you excited for the latest Divergent movie, Allegiant? Then join us for an afternoon of crafting, snacking, gaming, and talking all about the book and movie! Each month we celebrate a new popular theme geared toward kids in grades 5-8 and this month it is all about the Divergent series. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 46-8181.
Parent and Baby Yoga Monday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. Come and join other parents of young ones, ages 0-24 months, for a yoga session developed by instructor Cindy Simon. The class is the first Monday of the month, and is wellsuited for beginners and masters alike. Baby yoga promotes better sleep and helps stimulate both the digestive and the nervous systems. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Teen Tech Week: 3D Printing Tuesday, March 8 at 2:15 p.m. Want to 3D print your very own keychain? Now’s your chance. To kick off our Teen Tech Week, we invited Traci Gere from Make It KPT to demonstrate her 3D printer and teach teens how to design a digital prototype online. Since the 3D printer takes a while to print, the keychains will be printed after hours and available to pick up within a week after the program. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.
Teen Tech Week: Arduinos Wednesday, March 9 at 2 p.m.
Did you know that the Wells Public Library has devices to create electronic crickets and pocket stage lights? They are called Arduinos and have the potential to become a variety of objects. Join us to make an electronic cricket that responds to heat and a pocket stage light that changes color. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 646- 8181.
Teen Tech Week: Makey Makeys Friday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Play-doh that becomes a keyboard? Clapping that starts a video? Jello that becomes a space bar? Join Wells public Library as they play electronic games using random objects with makey makeys. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.
Make It Monday Monday, March 14 from 2-4 p.m. Did you wish that last week’s Teen Tech week went on for the rest of the year? Then you’re in luck. Starting March 14, from 2-4 p.m., stop by the Wells Public Library to explore our Makers devices. From 3D printing pens to Makey Makeys, we might have just the tool for you! For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 207- 646-8181.
Adult Programs Conversational French Language Group Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Join us for an informal approach to practicing or relearning French! This group will meet weekly on Thursdays to speak French. We will offer some activities, questions, and other approaches to practicing the language, but mostly it will be up to the group to determine what the format will be. We welcome anyone with a French language interest to participate. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646- 8181.
Cooking with Jolene & Nutrition with York Hospital Dietitian Kaytlin Kimball Monday, March 7 at 1 p.m.
Join us on the first Monday of each month as Jolene Staruch talks about what’s for dinner”. You’ll get a menu and recipes for the month, there will be cooking demonstrations using locally sourced ingredients, as well as tips to make the cooking (and eating!) fun. York Hospital dietitian Kaytlin Kimball will also be on hand to provide helpful nutritional advice and answer questions. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Learning to Live with Vision Loss or Changes in Vision Wednesday, March 9 at 11 a.m. During this Low Vision education program, Barbra Domijan will inform us in a very interactive, hands-on way how we can make simple changes in our daily lives to keep ourselves or loved ones independent, even in the face of decreased vision or depth perception. Local assisted living communities have adopted this program and reported back some wonderful results in regard to their residents’ quality of life. For more information, please contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
Memoir Writing with Melissa Walshe Friday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. Your story, whether big or small, is waiting to be heard. During this 90- minute workshop, we’ll discuss how to turn that story into a narrative by running through some exercises to get you started. You will leave class with words on the page, a plan to move forward in writing your memoir, and a reading list for inspiration. Melissa Walshe published her first book, ‘Autumn’s Daughter’, in 2014 and will soon be releasing the sequel, ‘Autumn’s Sister’. She is a professional copywriter for Shines & Jecker Laboratories, where she is currently developing readmaine.com. For more information, please contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
Spring Cleaning & Beyond with Professional Organizer, Lisa Luken Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for spring cleaning.
Join Lisa Luken, professional organizer, simple living mentor and owner of the business simple joy living, as she shares tips and tricks to help you go beyond just cleaning your home. She’ll share ideas and resources to help you keep the cleaning process simple and your home peaceful, inviting and clutter free. For ideas, inspiration and to learn about Lisa’s own personal simplifying journey, visit her website at www.SimpleJoyLiving.com. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.
Constituency Services with Staff Members from Sen. Angus King’s Office Wednesday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-noon. A representative from Sen. Angus King’s office will be available to discuss specific problems, legislative issues, or any concerns regarding federal government agencies. Constituent outreach hours are part of King’s “Your Government, Your Neighborhood” initiative and offer a chance to get his staff out of the office and into the community in order to provide alternative outreach services. No appointment necessary. For more information from King’s office directly, call 1-800-432- 1599. For more information about the library program, please contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
Gardening with Jolene: Creating Pollinator (Butterfly and Bee) Gardens Friday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Master gardener Jolene Staruch will share information about how to attract butterflies and bees to your garden. With the decrease in pollinators in our country, these insects are critical to helping plants survive. Learn what types of plants butterflies and bees need to survive, how to keep the plants healthy for the environment, all while creating a beautiful and fragrant garden. For more information about the library program, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181.
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