Lithgow Library Events Calendar 2010
All Programs are Free and Open to the Public
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Lithgow Summer Concert Series
Join us on the first and third Thursdays in July, August, and September for our Summer Concert Series at 6:30 PM. The series is free and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank and Augusta Fuel Co. The series will feature a variety of musical acts, for a full list please see our flyer.
Downeast Brass will be performing on Thursday August 5th at 6:30 PM - come listen to a wide range of brass-driven musical styles.
Learn about Maine Wildlife
Join us on Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30 PM for Maine Audubon's Maine Wildlife on the Move presentation on the Reading Room. Maine Audubon Biologist Susan Gallo will speak on climate change, its impact on Maine’s wildlife and habitat, and how Maine citizens can take action.
Catch the Reading Wave at Your Library!
There are ocean-themed activities for all ages during this year's Summer Reading Program. Click on the link above to get a full listing of events. Our summer reading theme this year is Catch the Reading Wave at Lithgow Library. Sign-ups will begin when school is finished for the year and will go until the end of the summer.
Anyone, regardless of their age or whether or not you have a card with us, can sign up for our program.
Participants will be required to read or listen for 25 hours and will be given a log to keep track of that time, plus a prize for signing up. Once you have read for 12 hours, come back to the library to pick a prize to celebrate your half-way mark.
Everyone who completes their 25 hours by August 31st will get to pick out a free book and will be rewarded with other fun prizes. Prize books will be available to pick up on July 1st. We will also do a drawing at the end of August for prizes for all the people who have reached their goal of 25 hours.
The first 50 participants (swimmers ages 6+) to complete their goal will receive an invitation to a pool party at the YMCA, to be held on August 14th!
Computer Classes
We will be offering classes this summer:
Introduction to the Computer – 10:00 AM on Wednesdays June 9, July 7, August 4
Practice using the mouse, and learn how to save a file, find the file, and open it again. Become more familiar with using a computer. This class will not cover the internet.
Introduction to Word – 2 hour class - Wednesday June 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This class will cover how to change text font and color, formatting, and using templates. Formatting will also be covered. Familiarity with a keyboard and mouse is required.
Introduction to the Internet – Wednesday July 21, 10:00 AM
This class will cover internet addresses, how to navigate to websites you have already visited, and basic internet searching. This class will not cover email, and familiarity with a keyboard and mouse is required.
Introduction to Email – Wednesday August 18, 10:00 AM
This class will cover what you need to know to sign up for an email address, and how to send email and attachments. This class will not cover the internet, and familiarity with a keyboard and
mouse is required.
All classes are 1-1.5 hours, except for Introduction to Word which is 2 hours.
Please sign up for these classes in advance at the circulation desk.
For Kids and Families!
Youth Services Weekly Programs-
Incredible Infants (Birth-1 yr.) - Fridays 10 a.m.
Toddler Time (1-3 yrs.) - Tuesdays 10 a.m.
Family Story Time (3-5 yrs.) - Wednesdays 10AM (September-June)
Other Youth Services Programs (September-May)
Teen Book Sharing/Pizza/Podcast Blowout will start again in the fall of 2010. This is your chance to review a book you've read and snack on pizza. The program runs from October until May.
Craft Afternoons will begin agan in the fall of 2010 at Lithgow Library. Come join us for fun craft projects from the library's collection of arts and crafts books. This program is free and open all ages but children under six will need adult supervision. Call and ask for Robbi with any questions or for more details.
Rocking' Readers - Intergenerational Book Discussion Group begins again in the fall of 2010. This group is for 3rd-6th graders and their adult partner.
Food for Thought - Children's book discussion group for children ages 3-8 will resume in the fall of 2010. Bring an adult partner to share books, recipes, food and fun.
Call us at 626-2415 if you would like more information.
