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Machias Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Washington)

Start Date: 1/2/2026    End Date: 3/27/2026

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Machias

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Andrea Coffin   Phone: (207) 263-5270

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


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


Ellsworth Playgroup

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

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

Day(s) of the Week:

Time:

Town: Ellsworth

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: https://sopreventioncouncil.com


Storytime at Newport Cultural Center

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 1/9/2026    End Date: 3/27/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Fridays

Time: 10am

Town: Newport

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Join us for weekly Friday at 10am at the Newport Cultural Center. Activities will include either story-time and a craft, or a playgroup activity. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Thomaston Public Library Playgroup

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 4/1/2026    End Date: 5/20/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesdays

Time: 10:30-12

Town: Thomaston

Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5

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


Storytime, Music and Crafts at Carver Library

Council: Waldo Community Action Partners (Waldo)

Start Date: 4/3/2026   

Day(s) of the Week: Friday

Time: 10:30 AM

Town: Searsport

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Contact: Monica Pettengill   Phone: (207) 338-6809

Website: https://waldocap.org/


Early Childhood Education Fair at Northern Penobscot Tech

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 4/11/2026    End Date: 4/11/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 9am-12pm

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Additional Information: Resources for Parents, Caregivers, Fun Activities and Free Community Baby Sprinkle hosted by Penquis Prevention Council. At Northern Penobscot Tech 35 W Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457.

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Chewonki Program: Owls of Maine

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 4/22/2026    End Date: 4/22/2026

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 3-4 PM

Town: Thomasotn

Audience: Families in Knox & Lincoln counties

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wPRYM9A2solUAxNkP4L4EWjE5-6raR6uj16RCX0yiwg/edit

Additional Information: Have you always wanted to learn about owls from an actual owl? Join us at Thomaston Public Library during school vacation week for Chewonki's exciting Owls of Maine program, featuring a human presenter and, yes, a live owl! *Space is limited for this program. We will build a wait list once registration is full and will inform you if you're on the wait list. If spaces open up, families will be notified of openings in order of registration.* For more information, please visit the Events tab at our website: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org or visit our Facebook page: Healthy Kids a Family Resource Network

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Community Baby Shower

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Sagadahoc)

Start Date: 5/30/2026   

Day(s) of the Week: Saturday

Time: 9 a.m. - Noon

Town: Bath, Maine

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: Yes

Additional Information: Registration opens April 30th.

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963 x230

Website: http://www.midcoastmainecommunityaction.org