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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.Story Hour
Council: Penquis (Penobscot)
Start Date: 1/5/2024 End Date: 3/29/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 10:00am
Town: Newport
Audience: Parents/caregivers with their infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Location: Newport Library, 154 Main St. Newport
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Milo Library Storytime
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 1/20/2024 End Date: 3/30/2024
Day(s) of the Week: One Saturday a month
Time: 10:15am
Town: Milo
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-10
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Come join us at the Milo Free Public Library at 4 Pleasant Street in Milo. StoryTime includes a story and fun craft, and snacks are provided. Stories and activities are perfect for up to age 10, but all are welcome!
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Community Playgroup
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 2/6/2024 End Date: 5/28/2024
Day(s) of the Week: 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Time: 10:30 am
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/kvcapfec
Additional Information: Centenary United Methodist Church Dr. Mann Road Skowhegan Maine
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Thomaston Playgroup
Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)
Start Date: 4/1/2024 End Date: 5/20/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Every Monday (except holidays)
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Audience: For parents/caregivers and their children birth to five years old.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Join us downstairs at the Thomaston Public Library (60 Main St., Thomaston, ME) for playtime in the gym! Lots of age-appropriate toys and space to move around. Meet new friends and have a chance for some grownup chat while your littles run and play. Snacks provided!
Contact: Charlene Corbett Phone: 207-563-1818
Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org
Circle of Parents
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/4/2024 End Date: 6/20/2024
Day(s) of the Week: First and third Thursday of each month
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/RbC1N6hTTnj8B3bw6
Additional Information: This peer support group is open to anyone in a parenting role. Join us any time!
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Q4 Playgroups
Council: Community Concepts Inc. (Androscoggin)
Start Date: 4/4/2024 End Date: 6/27/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Town: Lewiston
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Additional Information: Follow Community Concepts on Facebook to find our specific schedule and themed activities!
Contact: Melissa Green Phone: 1207-743-7716
Website: www.ccimaine.org
Week of the Young Child - Kickoff Saturday at Milo Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/6/2024 End Date: 4/6/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Saturday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Town: Milo
Audience: All young children ages 0-10 and their families and caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069827293282
Additional Information: Please join us for the Week of the Young Child celebration at the Milo Public Library for Kickoff Saturday. This is part of a 9-day celebration for WOYC as well as April Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout Piscataquis County called "Come Play, Piscataquis!"
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Week of the Young Child - Music Monday at Guilford Memorial Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/8/2024 End Date: 4/8/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Monday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Town: Guilford
Audience: All young children ages 0-10 and their families and caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069827293282
Additional Information: Please join us for the Week of the Young Child celebration at the Guilford Memorial Library for Make Music Monday. This is part of a 9-day celebration for WOYC as well as April Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout Piscataquis County called "Come Play, Piscataquis!"
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Week of the Young Child - Tasty Tuesday at the Brownville Free Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/9/2024 End Date: 4/9/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Town: Brownville
Audience: All young children ages 0-10 and their families and caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069827293282
Additional Information: Please join us for the Week of the Young Child celebration at the Brownville Free Public Library for Tasty Tuesday. This is part of a 9-day celebration for WOYC as well as April Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout Piscataquis County called "Come Play, Piscataquis!"
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Week of the Young Child - Work Together Wednesday at the Shaw Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/10/2024 End Date: 4/10/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Town: Greenville
Audience: All young children ages 0-10 and their families and caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069827293282
Additional Information: Please join us for the Week of the Young Child celebration at the Shaw Public Library for Work Together Wednesday. This is part of a 9-day celebration for WOYC as well as April Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout Piscataquis County called "Come Play, Piscataquis!"
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Strong Families - Community Training
Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)
Start Date: 4/10/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday, April 10th
Time: 5:00 - 7:00pm
In Person or Virtual: Zoom
Registration Required: Yes
Link to Register: https://forms.gle/wJ56DsomGXHHrRuFA
Additional Information: Join us for a conversation about resilience! We will learn about five protective factors that help families thrive, even in the face of stress and challenges. This single-session workshop offers ideas for how you can build on your own family’s strengths, and offer support to others when they need it.
Contact: Kristen Plummer Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520
Website: http://www.kvcap.org
Week of the Young Child - Artsy Thursday at Monson Public Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/11/2024 End Date: 4/11/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Thursday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Town: Monson
Audience: All young children ages 0-10 and their families and caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069827293282
Additional Information: Please join us for the Week of the Young Child celebration at the Monson Public Library for Artsy Thursday. This is part of a 9-day celebration for WOYC as well as April Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout Piscataquis County called "Come Play, Piscataquis!"
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org
Week of the Young Child - Family Friday at Thompson Free Library
Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)
Start Date: 4/12/2024 End Date: 4/12/2024
Day(s) of the Week: Friday
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Town: Dover-Foxcroft
Audience: All young children ages 0-10 and their families and caregivers.
In Person or Virtual: In-person
Registration Required: No
Link to Register: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069827293282
Additional Information: Please join us for the Week of the Young Child celebration at the Thompson Free Library for Family Friday. This is part of a 9-day celebration for WOYC as well as April Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout Piscataquis County called "Come Play, Piscataquis!"
Contact: Christine McMillen Phone: 207-974-2481
Website: http://www.penquis.org