Storytimes near MERRILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Just like regular Storytime, but in the summer!* This once-weekly storytime group runs for 30-45 minutes and is designed for all ages infancy through preschool to connect & learn at the library. Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:15 in the Picture Book Room to read, dance, and play the summer away! *Summer Storytime will run from June 25th-August 20th to coincide with Summer Reading.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

This Shark Week, sink your teeth into some shark themed crafts! Best for ages 4-12. No registration required! Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

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Unearth YOUR story with this year’s Young Emerging Authors from The Telling Room. Learn about the poet’s process and together we will “Write, Share, and Inspire” each other with fun poetry prompts! This event is for ages 12-18. Click here to register. Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Two friends, Stacey Pazar Huth (a scientist) and Noah Gibb (an avid birder, photographer, and birding tour guide) embarked on a Maine Big Year and discovered how their team effort was a winning combination. Join the authors as they present their book An Experiment In Birding.  Their presentation touches on how they succeeded and includes select readings from the book. This event is free and open to all. Questions about this event can be emailed to us by clicking here. About the Authors: Stacey Pazar Huth, PhD, has made Southern Maine her home for the past 35 years. She holds a doctorate in chemistry, and spent more than 30 years as a corporate leader and scientist. Stacey is an active member and Trustee of the Maine Audubon Society and the proud mother of her adult daughter. Now an empty nester, she has returned to her lifelong love of birds and enjoys exploring Maine with her birding friends. Noah Gibb has been a Mainer all his life. Noah has earned a solid birding reputation in Maine’s birding community for his keen visual and auditory bird identification skills, calm demeanor, and sense of humor. In addition to his full-time job, he owns and operates a birding tour business, Noah’s Birding Tours, LLC. A Maine Audubon volunteer since 2013, Noah leads weekly Scarborough Marsh bird walks during the summer months.

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Join Youth & Teen Librarian, Ivy, in building the perfect habitat for a dinosaur! In this program you will learn all about terrariums and build your own – with REAL plants! All supplies included, dress for mess. This program is intended for ages 8-18.  Supplies are limited, click here to register. Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

We are closing at 5pm on Weds July 15th for Clam Fest. We will be closed Thurs, July 16th and Fri, July 17th for Clam fest. We reopen on Mon, July 20th at 10am.

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Let’s see how many birds visit MML! Join Youth & Teen Librarian, Ivy, for a morning of birding. All ages and experience levels are welcome to gather in MML’s garden to spot, identify, and report our bird sightings as a group. Expect to learn some bird facts, get tips on identifying birds, and figure out how to properly use binoculars. A limited number of binoculars will be available, but please bring your own if you have them! As always, dress for the weather and bring sun & bug protection.  We will not gather if the weather is unfriendly to birds (rain, heavy wind, 80+ degrees). Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

We are Thurs, July 16th and Fri, July 17th for Clam Festival.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

We are Thurs, July 16th and Fri, July 17th for Clam Festival.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Discover the mystery of Andrew Davis’ Holes, based on Louis Sachar’s acclaimed novel. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Jon Voight, this clever film weaves multiple timelines into an engaging, heartwarming tale. A delightful adventure for the whole family! Free and open to all. Questions about this event can be emailed to us at mcarnes@yarmouthlibrary.org

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffie friend to the library for a special afternoon Storytime, then drop them off for a sleepover overnight. Pick your stuffie up in the morning, and see what they got up to!  No registration required. Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

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Is life too loud? Need an escape? Come read with like-minded teens at MML’s Quiet Reading Group. Snacks, tea, comfy seating, and an adorable therapy dog named Onyx will help you sink into your new favorite read.  For ages 12+ No registration needed! Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

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Youth & Teen Librarian, Ivy, will be your guide in the pastoral fantasy tabletop role-playing game: Wanderhome! Inspired by Ghibli, Animal Crossing, and Red Wall, this RPG is a communal storytelling game without any combat. The event is intended for ages 12 and up. Previous RPG experience will be helpful, but anyone who has done improv, theater, or imagination based games will thrive learning this new system. Click here to register! Email iburns@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Join Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in Stephen Sommers’ action-packed adventure The Mummy. This thrilling film seamlessly blends ancient archaeological mystery, spectacular effects, and laugh-out-loud humor. This movie has no business being as good as it is and it is really good! Free and open to all. Questions about Merrill Film Society events can be emailed to us here, mcarnes@yarmouthlibrary.org

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Just like regular Storytime, but in the summer!* This once-weekly storytime group runs for 30-45 minutes and is designed for all ages infancy through preschool to connect & learn at the library. Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:15 in the Picture Book Room to read, dance, and play the summer away! *Summer Storytime will run from June 25th-August 20th to coincide with Summer Reading.

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Crystals, diamonds, and gems, Oh My! Make a gorgeous embroidered stone with Youth & Teen Librarian, Ivy. Whether you use a template or freestyle, you will leave with a beautiful new piece of decor. Some embroidery experience will be helpful, but is not required. This program is intended for ages 8-18.  Click here to register! Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Hosted by the Children’s Museum + Theatre of Maine, this 30-minute program is designed for kids age 2-5 to get their hands dirty on a dino dig. In the words of CMTM, “ROAR! Step into the shoes of a paleontologist as we embark on a faux dinosaur fossil dig using textiles and faux dinosaurs. Act out how fossils form and use standard and non-standard measurements to observe replica dinosaur fossils. Work together to dig up mystery dinosaurs and use scientific tools and observations to learn about the creatures we find.” Spots are limited, registration is required. Click here to register (after June 26th) Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Hosted by the Children’s Museum + Theatre of Maine, this 45-minute program is for kids age 5-8 to learn all about worms & the role they play in our world! In CMTM’s words “Discover how worms magically transform waste through vermiculture–worm composting! Meet live red wiggler worms, use dramatic play to explore what it’s like to be a worm, and learn how they help the plants around. Use worm castings to plan seeds and see how they grow!”  Spots are limited, registration is required. Click to register (after June 26th)  Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

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Inspired by our community read, Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne, we will paint a beautiful sunset background for our dinosaurs! This program is intended for ages 5-12. Weather willing, this event will be held in MML’s garden – dress for mess! Spots are limited, click here to register. Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, 04096, United States

Time to have some summer fun in the library garden! In this open-play group, we will be exploring textures & sensory delights from playdough to paint to sand and beyond. Plan for mess! Best for ages 2-5 & their caregiver. June 30th: Playdough Playday  July 28th: Sensory Swamp! August 11th: Messy Art Day  No registration required, but click here to join the email list if you’d like program reminders or weather cancellation notices. Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.

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Freshen up your indoor garden at MML’s first plant swap on Tuesday, July 28th @ 5:30pm! Bring a small labeled plant in a pot you are willing to part with or a cutting rooted in water. The more you bring, the more you can swap! & Don’t forget to decorate a pot!  Rules for participating: No pre-event drop offs. If you bring a plant, you must take a plant Only bring plants in containers you are willing to part with No containers larger than 1 gallon  Everything must be in soil or rooted in water Everything must be disease & pest free Everything must be labeled (labels will be provided) After the first round of swaps, if you didn’t bring a plant you can take a plant Weather willing, this event will be held in MML’s garden. No registration required! Email mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org with any questions.