Children’s and Teen Programs

Monday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m.

Come and join other parents of young ones, ages 0-24 months, for a yoga session developed by instructor Cindy Simon. The class is the first Monday of the month, and is well-suited for beginners and masters alike. Baby yoga promotes better sleep and helps stimulate both the digestive and the nervous systems. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.

Wednesday, May 4 at 2 p.m.

Come to the library to celebrate Star Wars Day. Make origami characters, play Lego Star Wars Wii, and even make a miniature light saber. All ages are welcome to make, create, and geek out over Star Wars. This is a free event sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.

Friday, May 6 at 2 p.m.

In celebration of this month’s TMNT movie, Wells Public Library is having an afternoon of crafting, snacking, gaming, and talking about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Each month the library celebrates a new popular theme geared toward kids in grades 5- 8 and this month it is all about TMNT. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.

Adult Programs

Thursday, April 28 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 a Windows-based PC laptop and Lisa will help set up folders and begin to organize any 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.

Monday, May 2 at 1 p.m.

Join as Jolene Staruch talks about “what’s for dinner”. You’ll get a menu and recipes for the month, there will be cooking demonstrations using locally sourced ingredients, as well as tips to make the cooking (and eating) fun. York Hospital Dietitian Kaytlin Kimball will also be on hand to provide helpful nutritional advice and answer questions. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646- 8181.

Tuesday, May 3 at 6 p.m.

“Weathering Shame” is an autobiography penned by weatherman Kevin Mannix and his social worker wife Linda Rota, both wellrespected professionals. The authors share how exposure to alcoholism, severe depression and suicide at an early age created struggles and feelings of shame. In “Weathering Shame”, the authors’ goal is to raise awareness and to inspire others to embark on their own journey of self-discovery, recovery or awareness. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the event after the program. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646- 8181.

Wednesday, May 4 at 12 p.m.

Local educator and Wellness Coach Cindy Simon will teach how to make bath products and sprays using essential oils and aromatherapy. Leave this program with a kit designed to relax and calm the soul. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Register by calling the library at 646-8181. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org.

Friday, May 6 at 3 p.m.

The week of May 1 has been deemed Maine Law Week, and during that week libraries across Maine, including the Wells Public Library, will partner with local lawyers to share information about how to access civil legal resources. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet a lawyer from the community and receive information about free and low-cost legal assistance. There will be an opportunity to have a brief consultation with an attorney at no cost. Wells Public Library is pleased to have partnered with a local lawyer, Hesper Schleiderer-Hardy. Attorney Schleiderer-Hardy works at Childs, Rundlett, Fifield & Altshuler, LLC in Portland, Maine, and lives with her family in Wells. She concentrates her practice in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate Law, and Protection from Abuse/Harassment and Collaborative Law. She also is the Chair of the Seacoast Waldorf School Building Committee and the Treasurer of the Maine Collaborative Law Alliance. For more information, contact Kristi Bryant at kbryant@wellstown.org, or call the library at 646-8181.

Saturday, May 7 at 11 a.m.

Join Wells Public Library for a free opening reception at the Ethel M. Weymouth Art Gallery located in the Wells Public Library. Refreshments will be provided, and the artist will answer questions. Art, graphic design, and sewing have always been passions of Nancy Morgan. Her pieces are quilts done in the raw-edge appliqué technique using hand guided, free-motion stitching on a sewing machine. Each color represented is a separate piece of fabric layered and stitched on the quilt base. Accents are applied using thread, and shading is added using layers of black or gray tulle. This particular exhibit encompasses Morgan’s natural familiarity and love for the scenic seacoast region where she grew up. The art will remain on display for the month of May. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181.