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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Please contact the Prevention Council for more information on upcoming events:
Penquis (Piscataquis)
50 North St
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
Contact: Christine McMillen
cmcmillen@penquis.org
http://www.penquis.org


Storytime at Brownville Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 1/6/2026    End Date: 3/31/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday

Time: 11am-12pm

Town: Brownville

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Come join us at the Brownville Free Public Library (27 Church St, Brownville) for our storytime on Tuesdays from 11:15am-12pm. Storytime includes a book, craft and snack. All ages and abilities welcome!

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Skills for Families

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 1/8/2026    End Date: 3/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 5pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Additional Information: Open enrollment, start any week you are able

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Circle of Security

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 1/8/2026    End Date: 2/26/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays

Time: 12pm

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-6

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Sensory Group at Thompson Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 2/3/2026    End Date: 3/3/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Parents and caregivers of all age children

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us at: Thompson Free Library 186 East Main Street | Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426 | (207)564-3350 For children who have disabilities, are neurodiverse, or who may be on the autism spectrum. All ages welcome, as well as siblings. This group will meet downstairs in the library in a quiet space. Therapy balls, play mats, sensory bins and related activities included! One Tuesday afternoon per month (except Jan)

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Family Night at Thompson Free Public Library

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 2/6/2026    End Date: 3/6/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 5:30-6:30pm

Town: Dover-Foxcroft

Audience: Parents and Caregivers of children of all ages

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us at Thompson Free Library 186 East Main Street | Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426 | (207)564-3350 For families and children of all ages & abilities! Games and activities and free dinner provided. One Friday evening per month (except Jan)

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org