library PROGRAMS
Library Programs in June
Youth Events
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home! On July 3, Story Time will be held at the Fairfax Town Office.
Tuesday, July 2, 1 pm: Interview with a Mermaid
GPL was fortunate to meet two mermaids on their last visit to Maine! They will be visiting, and available to answer all your questions. Ages 4+ Costumes encouraged! This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 3, 3 pm: Submarine Window Craft
Make a submarine window out of paper plates! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 3, 6 pm: Titanic Escape Room
The library is hosting an escape room! Can you find the treasure, and escape the Titanic in time? Ages 8+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Friday, July 5, 1 pm: Talk like a Pirate - Pirate Legends & Lore
Ahoy Mateys! Shiver me timbers! Learn to talk like a pirate and some of the fascinating history of pirates, including fierce women pirates. Bring your own parrot and eye patch! Ages 5+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 9, 1 pm: Craft Stick Catapults
Using basic popsicle sticks, make a catapult to launch “lethal pom poms” super useful in storming your own castle/home! Materials provided. Ages 6+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 10, 3 pm: DIY Crown
Make a crown fit for a royal! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 10, 6 pm: Royal Ball and Mini Waltz
Prepare to get fancy– the GPL Community Room will be transformed into a royal ball. Wear your best princess and prince clothes, and learn to waltz in 15 minutes or less! Bring your favorite people for an evening of fun and memories. Ages 3+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 for more information!
Thursday, July 11, 1 pm: Unicorns Storm the Castle
Diversify your castle defense arsenal with flying unicorns (provided). We’ll stack 'em up, you knock 'em down. Launch rubber unicorns at solo cups at the castle gate. Will the Vikings or the Picts prevail; your skill determines the outcome. Save the Kingdom! Materials Provided. Ages 6+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 16, 1 pm: Barbie Zombification
Transform Barbies into beasties. Paint, glue, wild hair and your imagination combined make a sister not to mess with! Materials provided. Ages 10+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 17, 3 pm: Ghost in a Jar
Make a mini ghost, and decorate a jar to put him in! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 17, 6 pm: Night of Spooky Stories
Bring your favorite ghost story or spooky urban legend to share at this evening circle of oral storytelling! This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 23, 1 pm: Dino Detectives
GPL welcomes Fairbanks Museum Science educator, Adam for a presentation of dino science and some artifacts from the Fairbanks collection. This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 24, 3 pm: Dino Puppets
Make dinosaur puppets out of clothespins! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 24, 6 pm: Dino Meet and Greet PJ Storytime
Get on your comfy jammies and slippers and join us for a special evening dino story time! This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Thursday, July 25, 1 pm: Digging for Dinos
Unearth your very own dinosaur specimens as you practice being an archaeologist. This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 30 at 1 pm: Fairy Houses
Create a cozy home for a local fairy. We’ll provide the materials, you bring your imagination! Ages 10+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Adult Events
Thursday, July 25, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. Book club will meet in the library. A Zoom link will be available for anyone who wants to attend remotely. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, or request the Zoom link, please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or call us at 849-2420. All are welcome! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Youth Events
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:30 am: Preschool Story Time
Join us for stories and songs! Children's books will be available to check out as well. Before you leave, pick up an activity to make at home! On July 3, Story Time will be held at the Fairfax Town Office.
Tuesday, July 2, 1 pm: Interview with a Mermaid
GPL was fortunate to meet two mermaids on their last visit to Maine! They will be visiting, and available to answer all your questions. Ages 4+ Costumes encouraged! This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 3, 3 pm: Submarine Window Craft
Make a submarine window out of paper plates! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 3, 6 pm: Titanic Escape Room
The library is hosting an escape room! Can you find the treasure, and escape the Titanic in time? Ages 8+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Friday, July 5, 1 pm: Talk like a Pirate - Pirate Legends & Lore
Ahoy Mateys! Shiver me timbers! Learn to talk like a pirate and some of the fascinating history of pirates, including fierce women pirates. Bring your own parrot and eye patch! Ages 5+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 9, 1 pm: Craft Stick Catapults
Using basic popsicle sticks, make a catapult to launch “lethal pom poms” super useful in storming your own castle/home! Materials provided. Ages 6+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 10, 3 pm: DIY Crown
Make a crown fit for a royal! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 10, 6 pm: Royal Ball and Mini Waltz
Prepare to get fancy– the GPL Community Room will be transformed into a royal ball. Wear your best princess and prince clothes, and learn to waltz in 15 minutes or less! Bring your favorite people for an evening of fun and memories. Ages 3+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 for more information!
Thursday, July 11, 1 pm: Unicorns Storm the Castle
Diversify your castle defense arsenal with flying unicorns (provided). We’ll stack 'em up, you knock 'em down. Launch rubber unicorns at solo cups at the castle gate. Will the Vikings or the Picts prevail; your skill determines the outcome. Save the Kingdom! Materials Provided. Ages 6+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 16, 1 pm: Barbie Zombification
Transform Barbies into beasties. Paint, glue, wild hair and your imagination combined make a sister not to mess with! Materials provided. Ages 10+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 17, 3 pm: Ghost in a Jar
Make a mini ghost, and decorate a jar to put him in! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 17, 6 pm: Night of Spooky Stories
Bring your favorite ghost story or spooky urban legend to share at this evening circle of oral storytelling! This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 23, 1 pm: Dino Detectives
GPL welcomes Fairbanks Museum Science educator, Adam for a presentation of dino science and some artifacts from the Fairbanks collection. This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Wednesday, July 24, 3 pm: Dino Puppets
Make dinosaur puppets out of clothespins! Materials provided. Ages 8+ Please email libraryfairfax@gmail.com or call 582-3071 to register! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
Wednesday, July 24, 6 pm: Dino Meet and Greet PJ Storytime
Get on your comfy jammies and slippers and join us for a special evening dino story time! This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Thursday, July 25, 1 pm: Digging for Dinos
Unearth your very own dinosaur specimens as you practice being an archaeologist. This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Tuesday, July 30 at 1 pm: Fairy Houses
Create a cozy home for a local fairy. We’ll provide the materials, you bring your imagination! Ages 10+ This event takes place at The Georgia Public Library. Please call 524-4643 to register!
Adult Events
Thursday, July 25, 4 pm: Library Book Club
The book this month is The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. Book club will meet in the library. A Zoom link will be available for anyone who wants to attend remotely. If you would like to borrow a copy of the book, or request the Zoom link, please contact the library at fairfaxlibrarian@gmail.com or call us at 849-2420. All are welcome! This event takes place at The Fairfax Community Library's new location, 1151 Ethan Allen Hwy.
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