The Brewer Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

Programs

Summer 2025 Programs

Dog Ears                                                                                                                       Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00pm

Does your child love to read, need help with their reading, or simply love dogs? Come to the Brewer Public Library on Wednesdays at 3:30 to read to one of our Tail Waggin’ Tutors! Jade and Andie are kind, patient, and great listeners! Please call 989-7943 to reserve a fifteen minute slot. Kids who come for at least 10 visits, get a free book!


One-On-One Tech Help                                                                                           Thursday, August 7th, 10:00am – 1:00pm, Brewer Public Library

Got tech problems? Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered! Join us at the Brewer Library. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM get one-on-one tech help with Patrick Johnson of Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC).

Whether you’re having issues with software, devices, or anything tech-related, Patrick is here to help! Call 989-7943 or drop by the library to register for a FREE 30-minute, one-on-one session to get personalized support and troubleshooting.

Don’t let tech troubles slow you down – take advantage of this awesome opportunity! See you there! Registration is required.


Outdoor Bubble Fun Time!                                                                                Tuesday, August 19th, 10:30 – 11:30am

Story Time doesn’t start until September 9th, but you can still hang out with Miss Shelley! Join her outside near the library’s playground on Tuesday, August 19th at 10:30 am for Outdoor Bubble Fun Time. Participants will blow bubbles and enjoy the sunshine (hopefully)! For Preschoolers and up. No registration necessary.


Fall 2025 Programs


One-On-One Tech Help                                                                                           Thursday, September 4th, 10:00am – 1:00pm, Brewer Public Library

Got tech problems? Don’t stress, we’ve got you covered! Join us at the Brewer Library. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM get one-on-one tech help with Patrick Johnson of Eastern Maine Development Corporation (EMDC).

Whether you’re having issues with software, devices, or anything tech-related, Patrick is here to help! Call 989-7943 or drop by the library to register for a FREE 30-minute, one-on-one session to get personalized support and troubleshooting.

Don’t let tech troubles slow you down – take advantage of this awesome opportunity! See you there! Registration is required.


Story Time                                                                                                                     Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30am, starting September 9th

Join Miss Shelley for stories, a snack, and a craft every Tuesday and Wednesday starting September 9th. There will be a different theme each week, from back to school and ABCs to colors, friendship, and more! For newborns to pre-schoolers.

 


Book Club                                                                                                                         First Monday of Each Month starting September 8th, 12:30pm & 5:30pm

The Brewer Library Book Club will begin again on Monday, September 8th. There is both a 12:30pm group and a 5:30pm group. Please call Shelley Arnold at 989-7943 to determine availability. This year, the group will discuss The Ride of Her Life, by Elizabeth Letts, The Samurai’s garden, by Gail Tsukiyama, Calling for a Blanket Dance, by Oscar Hokeah, The Mistletoe Promise, by Richard Paul Evans, The Frozen River, Ariel Lawhon, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women, by Lisa See, The Silent Patient, by Alex Michaelides, and Dispatches from Pluto, by Richard Grant.


STEAM Kits

The Brewer Public Library has more than fifteen Penworthy STEAM and Literacy Kits. The kits include a game, a book, and at least one activity and were developed for grades Pre-K – 3 and 4+. Subjects include dinosaurs, money, magnets, circuits, exploring nature, and much more!

 


Maine Audubon Nature Explorer Backpacks

You can now check out three Maine Audubon Nature Explorer Backpacks! The birds, wildlife, and plant-themed packs make it easier for families to get outside, connect to nature, and learn about Maine’s habitat year-round. The backpacks are made possible by Maine Audubon and the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation.

 


Board Games!

Check out one of our thirty-three different board games! From classics like Chess and the Game of Life to more obscure indie games like Zogar’s Gate and Four Tribes, we have something for everyone.

 


Lending Passes (Must have a valid Brewer Library card for all passes)

State Park Pass

The Brewer Public Library has one State Park Vehicle Pass available to borrow for up to 3 days. This pass allows for free vehicle access to most Maine State Parks. Click here to obtain a list of parks that are NOT included with the pass.

Maine Discovery Museum Pass

This pass allows for free access to the Maine Discovery Museum for up to 4 people. You may reserve the pass up to 3 days ahead of time. Click here for the Maine Discovery Museum hours of operation.

Penobscot Theater Library Day Pass

Brewer Library patrons can receive up to two tickets to a showing of a select number of Penobscot Theater plays. Their 51st Season has come to an end. Stay tuned for tickets to their 52nd season, available this fall! Click here for more information on their upcoming shows.


 

 

Visit our online calendar which includes even more City of Brewer events!

 

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