Children’s and Teen Programs

Tuesday, April 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Come to the library to make crafts in the sunshine. Supplies will be provided to create art inspired by the spring season. Be as artistic as anyone could want. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.

Wednesday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Well Public Library is excited to welcome Matt Loosigian for an Earth Day concert. Matt is a folk singer/guitarist specializing in playful, funny songs about ecology and being green. Anyone would want to join in as he works his musical magic in this interactive and fun music show. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.

Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m.

Ever wonder what happens in the library after dark? Let your stuffed animal find out. Come in for a library party, and leave a stuffed animal for a sleepover. Come back the next day to see pictures of what kind of trouble the animals get into while everyone is gone. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.

Friday, April 22 at 2 p.m.

Join the library for a movie to celebrate the last day of school vacation. Have fun hanging out with friends while enjoying the show. Don’t miss out. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or by calling the library at 646-8181.

Adult Programs

Thursday, April 14 at 1:30 p.m.

Digital photos in disarray? If so, join Lisa Luken, Photo Organizer and Simplicity Coach, for this hands-on digital photo organizing workshop. Bring your MAC/Apple laptop and Lisa will help set up folders and begin to organize one’s digital photos. Please be sure to run a full backup of the computer before bringing it to this workshop. Registration is required as space is limited to 10 participants. Register by calling the library at 646-8181. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org.

Friday, April 15 at 12 p.m.

Join local naturalist and birder Josh Fecteau for a midday walk around Wells Harbor Community Park. the group will explore the spring landscape in search of greenery, and scan the skies, trees, marsh and river for birds. Bring along any favorite nature study tools (binoculars, notebook, camera, etc.). To learn more about Josh, visit his website at joshfecteau.com. This is event is open to all ages. The library will provide light refreshments in the Pavilion prior to the walk. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown. org, or call the library at 646-8181.

Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m.

All are welcome to create an outdoor planter filled with flowers. Master Gardener Jolene Staruch will teach about spring plants and the principles of creating a beautiful, balanced and healthy planter. Materials are provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Register by calling the library at 646-8181. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org.

Wednesday, April 20 at 11 a.m.

April is Autism Awareness month. Join the library as local resident Karen MacNeill shares the story of her son’s diagnosis with Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism, and how life improved after the diagnosis. Karen has written a book chronicling her son Chandler’s story called ‘Pieces That Fit: A Mother’s Journey through Her Son’s Puzzling Diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome.’ Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the eventafter the program. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646- 8181.

Thursday, April 21 at 1:30 p.m.

Join for Appy Hour at the Library. For users of mobile devices, applications can turn a smartphone into a GPS navigator or a tablet into a gaming machine. But apps can do so much more. Join Jared Leadbetter from the Maine State Library as he talks about a selection of apps currently available for Apple and Android devices that can expand how you use your device. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.