Please see the activity schedule and hours below.
What’s happening at the Gilford B. Butler Center:
Select Board Candidates Night
Friday May 15
6 pm - 8 pm
Gilford Butler Center
Meet the Candidates
Annie Gray
Rich Norman
Rachel Snow
John Spear
Candidates will share why they are running for office and their vision for South Thomaston.
Three Select Board seats will be voted on during the June 9th elections and filled during the Annual Town Meeting
Hosted by Sharon Setz, Bev St. Clair and Terri Baines
Evening Book Club
Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm
We’ll discuss The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
We are pleased to announce our Evening Book Club at the Gilford B. Butler Center. Started in March and continuing on the third Thursday of every other month.
The club will be spearheaded by Christina Kratzman, and all are welcome to attend. Whether you are an avid reader or simply looking to connect with others who enjoy great books, please join us. There is a sign-up sheet at the circulation desk to receive e-mail updates or send us an email at library@souththomaston.me
July 16 Buddha in the Attic by Julie Otsuka
September 17 book to be determined.
Did you know? Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays have scheduled game times at the Gilford B. Butler Center.
Currently scheduled game times:
Mondays: 1-4 Canasta, Fridays: 1-4 Mah Jong, Saturdays: 10-12 Cribbage
Drop in for a fun afternoon of games. Bring some friends or come meet new ones. Play one of our games or feel free to bring your own.
Games on hand: Cards, Mah Jong, Cribbage, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Pictionary, Monopoly, Life, Farkel, Chess, Bunco, Skip-Bo, Backgammon, Othello, Trivial Pursuit, Mexican Train Dominos, Upward, Big Boggle, Phase 10, Uno. For more information click here
Sponsor a book program
The library is introducing a new community-driven reading initiative. Participants are invited to purchase a current book, read it, and then donate it to the library’s New Additions shelf.
*Before purchasing any books, please contact us to confirm whether we already have a copy. Also, let us know which book you plan to buy so we can post it on the board. This will help us avoid receiving multiple copies of the same title. Stop in at the circulation desk,
send us an email at library@souththomaston.me or reach us at 207-596-0022.
If you particularly enjoyed the book, we will feature it at the top of the shelf with a short, personalized blurb from you explaining why you recommend it.
This is a wonderful way to share great reads and help grow our collection for the benefit of the entire community.
Gilford B. Butler Center
Library Community Center Hours & Programs
All activities at the Gilford Butler Center are held as scheduled unless otherwise noted.
Monday
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Book Club ~ 12 pm Third Monday of the month
Canasta ~ 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday
Hours: 4 pm - 7 pm
Ukes Rock Rehearsal ~ 5 pm - 7 pm
Wednesday
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Yoga - Returns June 3rd.
Soup Lunch (open to all) ~ 11:30 am
Thursday
Hours: 4 pm - 7 pm
Evening Book Club ~ 6 pm Third Thursday every other month
Friday
Hours: 1 pm - 4 pm
Mah Jong ~ 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday
Hours: 10 am - 1 pm
Adult Ballet ~ 10:30 am
Line Dancing- 11 am
Coffee & Cribbage ~ 10 am - 12 pm
Library Resources
What's New on the Shelves
Do You Have a Kindle, iPad, or Nook?
Do you need help downloading FREE library books? The official Maine State Audio and eBook site has easy tutorials online If do-it-yourself is not your gig, drop by or give us a call and we'll help you get started. We have handouts on sources for FREE eBooks and how-to's for Kindle, iPad, and Nook.
View Our Catalog
Enter "sothompl" for library name, No password needed.
View Free Magazines, Newspapers, Databases, and more!
Thousands of magazines, newspapers, and reference books available anywhere in the State of Maine.
Don't see it on our shelves or in our catalogs?
Ask us to get it via InterLibrary Loan! There's no charge, and we can generally get the book within 2 weeks. Email us, call us (596-0022), or stop by with your request.
Call the library 596-0022 for more information
Museum Passes
Farnsworth Art Museum ~ Four free passes are available to members of the South Thomaston Public Library. They may be checked and must be returned at the library circulation desk. Adults do not have to be related. Children go in free. Treat yourself, friends, and family to some of the best local ART.
Owls Head Transportation Museum ~ Two free passes are available to Library members. They may be checked out at the library circulation desk.
The South Thomaston Public Library serves the information needs of citizens of the area.
Hard Copy, Paperback, and Large Print Books • Audio Books on CD
Online Library of Downloadable Audio and E-Books • DVD Movies
Genealogical Research Material • 24/7 WI-FI Internet Access • Public Computers
Gilford Butler Center
Solar array at the Gilford Butler Center
Ukes Rock! Meets at the Gliford Butler Center Tuesdays 5-7 pm