Knitting Social Fridays, 9:00 – 11:00am
Whether you’re an experienced knitter, just beginning, or would like to begin, join the Brewer Public Library’s Knitting Social every Friday at 9am!
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.
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.
Dog Ears Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00pm, Starting September 10th
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! Loafy Bear 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!
Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity Wednesday, November 5th, 2:00 – 3:00pm
You’re invited to learn from journalist and author Joseph Lee as he chats online with us about his stirring memoir, Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity. In it, he explores Indigenous identity in proximity to land that serves as an iconic vacationing spot for the wealthy–the “island paradise” Martha’s Vineyard. Register now to join the author online as he delves into the true and vulnerable story, Nothing More of This Land. This is an online-only program offered to Brewer Public Library patrons through Library Speaker Consortium. It is made possible thanks to the Brewer Library Association. On November 6th, this program will be available on-demand.
Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed, Vox, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist.
One-On-One Tech Help Thursday, November 6th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
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. Registration is required.
Lego Fun Time! Saturday, November 8th, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Does your child love to build? Come to this unstructured program every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, where your child is free to build their own creation or collaborate with other kids. This event is best for children aged 4+.
Free Class: Basic Internet Safety Wednesday, November 12th, 2:00 – 3:00pm
Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This one-hour overview class with Nina Fearon of National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) teaches you how to keep your information and your devices safe. Please register by contacting Nina Fearon at (207) 825-2540 or Nina@digitalequitycenter.org. Registration is required.
Know your Library: Digital Maine Library Thursday, November 13th, 10:00am
Are your studying for the GRE, SAT, or your GED? Are you looking to advance your career, fix your car, write a research paper, or help your child with their homework? Then Digital Maine Library is for you! Join Library Director Darren French as he gives an overview of Digital Maine Library, a collection of online resources available at no cost to all Maine residents. This is an in-person only program. No registration is needed.
The Search for Truth and the Persistence of Love Across Time Thursday, November 13th, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Join us in an online conversation with acclaimed writer Amanda Peters as we discuss her instant bestselling novel, The Berry Pickers, as well as her tender short fiction collection, Waiting for the Long Night Moon: Stories. Influenced by Peters’ own Mi’kmaq heritage, The Berry Pickers is a riveting exploration of family, grief, and the bonds we share. The Berry Pickers is an intimate portrait of race, love, and loneliness–and the power of forgiveness. Register now to take part in the discussion! This is an online-only program offered to Brewer Public Library patrons through Library Speaker Consortium. It is made possible thanks to the Brewer Library Association. On November 14th, this program will be available on-demand.
Amanda Peters is a mixed-race woman of Mi’kmaq and European ancestry, born and raised in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. Her short fiction and non-fiction have been published in The Antigonish Review, Grain Magazine, The Alaska Quarterly Review, The Dalhousie Review, and Filling Station Magazine.
Unlock the Secret Language of Connection Tuesday, November 18th, 2:00 – 3:00pm
Get yourself primed for the holiday season and join us for an online conversation you won’t want to miss! Charles Duhigg, author of the bestselling books The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, presents the ultimate guide on how to communicate and connect with anyone at work, home, and in life in his latest work, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Register now to take part in the online discussion, learn how to enhance your everyday conversations, and add a new title to the holiday wish list! This is an online-only program offered to Brewer Public Library patrons through Library Speaker Consortium. It is made possible thanks to the Brewer Library Association. On November 19th, this program will be available on-demand.
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist and the author of Supercommunicators, The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better. A graduate of Harvard Business School and Yale University, he is a winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism, and George Polk awards. He writes for The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine, and was the founding host of the Slate podcast How To! with Charles Duhigg.
Death Cafe Monday, November 24th, 2025, 5:30-6:30pm
At a Death Cafe, people, often strangers, gather to discuss death. Our objective is bringing awareness to the impermanent nature of life so that we may remember the sacredness of each breath. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Death Cafes are always offered: on a not-for-profit basis, in an accessible, respectful and confidential space; with no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action. Please come and share your thoughts about death. Tea, coffee, and cookies will be served. This format is meant for participants aged 18 and older.
Please RSVP TO: Jenn Scott, Certified End of Life Specialist, Jebscott22@gmail.com.
for more information on death cafes, visit, Deathcafe.com
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 52nd Season has started! Click here for more information on their upcoming shows. Tickets through the library are typically available about 2 weeks prior to the first showing of each play. All tickets for Turn of the Screw have been claimed.
Visit our online calendar which includes even more City of Brewer events!
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