Thomas Memorial LibraryMay Programs for Adults

Poetry Reading at CE Middle SchoolThursday, 5/2, 6:30-7:30 PM

Please join us for an evening of poetry featuring the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history, Richard Blanco. Blanco will present along with several CEHS students follow-ing a day-long poetry workshop. Please note that this talk will be held at the CE Middle School Cafetorium! Doors open at 6:00.

Cape-preneurs!Thursday, 5/2, 6:30-8:00 PM This month, Cape Entrepreneurs welcome Nancy Strogny from SCORE who will lead a discussion on finding effective and efficient resources. Please join us to share ideas, get advice, and talk shop with fellow entrepre-neurs. We hope you’ll join us this month!

Portland Stage Talk-Back Series:The Last Five YearsSaturday, 5/4 1:00-2:00 PM

This season, Portland Stage is looking at borders, boundaries, and how we embrace or wish to change them. In May, they’ll talk about the staging of the incredibly cool musical, The Last Five Years. We hope you’ll join us for another great conversation!

Chair Yoga for a Healthy You!Monday, 5/6, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Chair Yoga is back! We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. You don’t need special equipment or prior expe-rience to attend and enjoy. You’ll find additional details on our website.

Meet The Harp Twins!Tuesday, 5/7, 6:30-7:30 PM

We’re excited to have the Harp Twins join us again this year. Camille and Kennerly Kitt are identical twin actresses and electric/acoustic harpists who compose, arrange, and perform. They played to a “sold out” house last

time they were here. Please arrive early for a guaranteed seat!This concert is sponsored by the Thomas Memorial Library Foundation

Morning Book GroupWednesday, 5/8, 9:30 - 11:00 AMOur morning book group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This month we’ll discuss Lilac Girls, by Martha Hall Kelly. New members are always welcome!

MAINE WILDLIFE SERIES Beekeeping 101Thursday, 5/9, 6:30-7:30 PM

Phil Gaven, from The Honey Exchange in Portland, joins us this month to talk about the joy and value of backyard beekeeping. He’ll take us through a beekeeper’s year, exploring a honeybee colony’s

life cycle as it relates to our northern climate.

Democracy CafeTuesday, 5/14 6:30 - 8:00 PM Our Democracy Cafe meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This month, we’ll talk about how group decisions can lead to a stronger democracy. We hope you’ll join us for a great group discussion!

Writers’ Accountability Group Wednesday, 5/15, 10:00 AM to Noon

Our Writers’ Accountability Group (WAG!) meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Bring your writing, or just come and listen. All genres and levels of expertise are welcome.

CELT Talk & WalkThursday, 5/16, 1:00 Talk; 2:00 Walk

We are partnering with the smart folks at the Land Trust in a series of Talk & Walk presentations. This month, Christian Schorn, new stewardship manager at CELT, will host a talk and walk on plant biology. The talk starts at 1:00.

Then we’ll take a walk outside to see what we learned! You can come to one, or both. No reg needed.

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Thomas Memorial LibraryMay Programs for Adults

Cape Elizabeth Garden Club:Tips for Container GardeningThursday, 5/16, 6:30-8:00 PM

The Cape Elizabeth Garden Club welcomes Carolyn Snell of Snells’ Family Farm for a talk on container gardening. You don’t need to be a member of the Garden Club to attend; all are welcome! The talk starts at 6:30; refreshments start after if you’d like to stay and chat.

Evening Book GroupThursday, 4/16, 7:00-8:30 PMTML’s evening book group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 PM. This month we’ll be discussing The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way, by Bill Bryson. All are welcome to join the discussion!

John BaugherSaturday, 5/18, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Author John Eric Baugher, PhD joins us for a discussion based on his new book, Contemplative Caregiving. Integrating two decades of hospice care and social science research, this heartfelt book offers practical lessons on the transformative possibilities of end-of-life caregiving. We hope you’ll join us for an excellent discussion.

Christopher PhillipsTuesday, 5/21, 6:30-8:00 PM Author and blogger Christopher Phillips has a passion for inquiry. The founder of the Socrates Cafe and Democracy Cafe, we welcome Chris-topher back to host a discussion about his latest work: A Child at Heart: Un-locking Your Creativity, Curiosity, and Reason at Every Age and Stage of Life.

This talk is sponsored by the Thomas Memorial Library Foundation.

TML Knitting Group, Mondays at 1:00 pmChair Yoga, 2nd Mondays at 11:30 amDemocracy Café, 2nd Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pmSongwriting Workshop, 4th Tuesdays, 6:15-8:15 pmAM Book Group, 2nd Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 amSenior Tech Time, 4th Weds, 10:30-12:00 noon Writer’s Accountability Group (WAG!) 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00-12:00 noonEntrepreneur’s Group, 1st Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pmPM Book Group, 3rd Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pmChess Club, Saturdays, 9:00-11:00 am

Ongoing Programs

Senior Tech TimeWednesday, 5/22, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tech issues can be frustrating! If you have tech questions, we’re here to help you in any way we can. Bring your questions and your devices!

A Short History of “Upta Camp!”Thursday, 5/23, 6:30-8:00 PM

In this fun talk, David Jones will walk us back in time using beautiful old maps, photos, and quotes from famous tourists and writers. Who visits Maine? Everyone!

Songwriting Workshop!Tuesday, 5/28, 6:15-8:15 PMOur songwriting workshop meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Whether you’re a new writer, experienced writer, or want-to-be writer, we hope you’ll join us to share your work and learn new techniques.

Tales from Hiking the Pacific Coast TrailThursday, 5/30, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

In 2010, Anne O’Regan backpacked for 5 months from Mexico to Canada on the 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Please join us as Anne shares tales and gorgeous photos from her time on the trail.

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