Thomas Memorial Library

06/20/2026

Our community picnic will be set up until 12:30! Enjoy some beautiful music, sign up for summer reading, meet the Locker Project and more!!

06/04/2026

Now accepting submissions for our LGBTQ+ open mic at the end of this month! Feel free to share with the local writers in your life!

The act of coming out – in spite of gradual, encouraging, and empowering social changes in many places – has always presented challenges to the q***r community. The phrase “Are you a friend of Dorothy?” was a code that came into popular use in the 1980s as a way for members of the LGBTQ+ com...

05/23/2026

It's almost time to celebrate Pride! We hope you'll attend (or even sign up to READ) at our LGBTQ+ Open Mic night on June 25! Submission link and guidelines on the event page :)

The act of coming out – in spite of gradual, encouraging, and empowering social changes in many places – has always presented challenges to the q***r community. The phrase “Are you a friend of Dorothy?” was a code that came into popular use in the 1980s as a way for members of the LGBTQ+ com...

04/17/2026

Let's make waterfall cards! Kids age 7+ are invited to join a special craft afternoon with local artist and teacher Andi Saturn, where you'll learn how to make an extra cool flip book. Limited spots, registration link in the comments!

03/20/2026

Scenes from our reception from this month's gallery artist, Erika Jamece! Be sure to come by and check out this wonderful work before it comes down on March 31!

03/18/2026

Did you know March 21 is International Fragrance Day? We have just the thing to help you celebrate the beauty and creativity of perfume... Join us on April 18 for a one-of-a-kind talk and workshop with BibliOddities, an Augusta-based artist who creates scents inspired by books! In this event, you'll get to hear what goes into designing perfume, and even brainstorm together to design one yourself.

This program is limited to 25 participants and expected to fill quickly, so book your spot today! Registration link in the comments!

03/05/2026

Here's a great article featuring Cape's own Ara Jerahian, whose extraordinary deep space photographs have been exhibited in the library's gallery several times. One of his photos, a gift from Ara, hangs permanently on the upper floor of the library near the circulation desk.

Astrophotographers across the state have invested thousands of dollars and hours into the celestial hobby.

03/03/2026

We had such an amazing turnout at our Lantern Festival and Parade on February 28! It was made even more extraordinary by the addition of music from the Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band, and hot chocolate from Cape Elizabeth Police Department. Special thanks to all the volunteers, and especially to our tireless Festival Coordinator Gabby Doane! 🥰

03/03/2026

Thanks so much to Officers Galvan and Koberger for their help at this fantastic community event! Cape Elizabeth Police Department is a gem in our community!