Full Programs & Events

All programs and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified.

WATERCOLOR CLASSES WITH JUDITH KINSMAN
Learn from one of Southern Maine's most acclaimed watercolorists!
April 3, 10, 17, 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
May 1, 8, 15, 22 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Click through for details and registration info!

DYER LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Open to all who love to read and talk! Contact Stephanie at the Reference Desk for this month's book.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
Wednesdays
May 15, 1:30-3 p.m.
June 19, 1:30-3:00 p.m.

CHILDREN'S ART CLUB
Led by Children's Librarian and local artist, Laura Vickery, the Art Club meets once a week after school for 9 classes. The students will have the opportunity to use many mediums including clay, paint, and fiber to make a variety of projects.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 THIS SESSION IS FULL

LAUGHING WITH LOIS: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Our regular schoolyear programs return in September! Bring your 3-5-year-old to the library every Tuesday morning for a reading adventure. This program runs concurrent with the school year and will take a hiatus during summer break.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 14, 21, 28
June, 4, 11,
10:00-11:00 a.m.

TERRIFIC TODDLERS
Our regular schoolyear programs return in September! This special program for kids 18 months to three years includes finger plays, songs, and stories just for them. Make it part of your routine and join us every Thursday morning! This program runs concurrent with the school year and will take a hiatus during summer break.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June, 6, 13
10:00-11:00 a.m.

BOUNCING BABIES
Our regular schoolyear programs return in September! We welcome our very youngest library patrons (up to 18 months) every Friday morning for baby bounces, songs, and stories in the Deering Room, with time for grown-ups to visit together afterward. This program runs concurrent with the school year and will take a hiatus during summer break.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June 7, 14
10:00-11:00 a.m.

POKEMON CLUB
Bring your deck of Pokemon cards and get ready to Battle! Open to all ages and levels of experience.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 7, 14, 22, 28
June 4, 11
3-5 p.m.

CHILDREN'S CHESS CLUB
Our regular school year programs return in September! This is your chance to learn and play the granddaddy of all board games, dating from medieval times.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 1, 22, 29,
June 5, 12,
2:45-3:45 p.m.
NOTE: There will not be a Chess Club when there are 1/2 days in Saco. Interested patrons should check the website or pick up a bookmark with the dates printed on it to be sure they are coming on the correct day.

YOU'VE GOT ME IN STITCHES: CRAFTING GROUP
Knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs--just bring yourself and your latest project!
Deering Room, Dyer Library
Thursdays, Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
Drop in any time from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

After Hours Dyer Library Book Club
Join us for this book club at the Dyer Library that takes place after-work! Contact Cheryl Spaulding, ext. 104 for the latest title.
Deering Room, Dyer Library
May 14, from 6:30-8 p.m
June 11, 6:30-8 p.m.

ON VIEW AT THE DYER LIBRARY: T/12x12=Art: An Exploration of Calendrical Time
We measure out or days in seasons; in months and weeks and days. But the closer we look at time, the less measurable it seems. Cynthia Collins and J. Mark Koerber have collaborated again to produce a unique set of 12" x 12" paintings that express the soul of the months and days that inhabit our calendar.

There will be an opening for this show at the community gallery in the Dyer Library on Thursday, May 9th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., open to the public!

Matinee Movie Day: Race to Witch Moutain
Jack Bruno is a cabbie who picks up two very special passengers. He ends up with young siblings who happen to have paranormal powers. The two are trying to get back to their space ship which is trapped inside Witch Mountain, a place where strange phenomena are known to occur. If the pair does not get to their ship in time, an alien invasion will begin. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Ciaran Hinds, AnnaSophia Robb, Walt Disney Studios; Directed by Andy Fickman Rated PG; 98 minutes; 2009
Friday May 31, at 3:00 p.m. Deering Room, Dyer Library

Summer Reading Program Event: Dig Into The Deep Sea!
Presented by the Children's Museum of New Hampshire, as part of the Summer Reading Program, this event will let children dig into the darkest depths of the deep blue sea! Learn about the deepest trenches of the ocean and the unique bio luminescent creatures that live there! Watch videos of these amazing creatures, learn why they glow and participate in a take home glowing creature activity! **PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, PLEASE CALL THE CHILDREN'S ROOM AT (207) 283-3861 EXT. 102
Friday, June 28, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Deering Room, Dyer Library

Summer Reading Program Kickoff!
Join us to kick off the Summer Reading Program with a performance by magician Peter Boie! Peter is the self-proclaimed "Magician for Non-Believers" and says his magic is about, "Creating an atmosphere where you stop thinking whether it's real or not, and you just enjoy it". This event will take place in the CK Burns School gymnasium from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. Free for children and their families. We are grateful to Saco Biddeford Savings Institution for sponsoring this program.
Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the CK Burns Gym

Summer Reading Program Story Time
Our children's librarians will read stories and help children to work in the summer reading garden project happening outside the Dyer Library!
Wednesday, June 26, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dyer Library Children's Room

Civil War Movie Event
The first in our Civil War Film Series! The first film we will be showing is "Glory" from 1989. The film stars Mattew Broderk, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Moran Freeman. Based on the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first formal Unit of the US Army to be made up entirely of African American men, as told by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw as he fights prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates. Rated R, approximately 122 minutes. This will be an outdoor film showing, but in the event of rain will be shown in the Deering Room of the Dyer Library. Free and open to the public! Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets, folding chairs and/or snacks!
Thursday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.
Outside Saco Museum/ Rain Event Deering Room Dyer Library

Saco Bay Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
The Saco Bay Garden Club will be holding their annual plant sale outside the front entrance of the Saco Museum on Saturday, May 18th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please be sure to stop by and see all of the beautiful plants they will have for sale!
Saturday, May 18, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Dyer Library Summer Reading Program Registration
The Dyer Library Summer Reading Program registration will begin after school ends. Come to the Children's Room to receive your new drawstring book bag, bilingual bookmark, reading log and Seadogs voucher ticket. Sign a contract stating how much you will read over the summer, if you meet your goal before school starts you will receive a brand new book of your choice!
June 19-August 31