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"As You Are" Traip Academy Advanced Art Student Exhibit Reception

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room + Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Special Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

"As You Are"
How does a portrait have a conversation?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room + Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

"As You Are"
How does a portrait have a conversation?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Songwriters Circle

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roberts Room at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Seacoast Songwriters Circle is an opportunity for songwriters of all ages and levels to come together, share songs, and get support and inspiration.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Roberts Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Seacoast Songwriters Circle is an opportunity for songwriters of all ages and levels to come together, share songs, and get support and inspiration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Newcomers Club: Mahjong Games

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Library Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Library Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Movie Night & Tea Party: 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Movie Night
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

NOTE the 5:30pm Start Time

Join us for a movie and tea party! Tonight we're watching 2025's 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

NOTE the 5:30pm Start Time

Join us for a movie and tea party! Tonight we're watching 2025's 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale'!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rice Public Library Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Roberts Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading novels, sometimes with a literary or historical element.

Every third Thursday, we'll meet upstairs in the Roberts Room (Teen Room) to discuss the latest book we've read.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Roberts Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading novels, sometimes with a literary or historical element.

Every third Thursday, we'll meet upstairs in the Roberts Room (Teen Room) to discuss the latest book we've read.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Paint Nite

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room + Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This Paint Night is geared toward adults, but that doesn't mean you have to have experience painting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room + Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This Paint Night is geared toward adults, but that doesn't mean you have to have experience painting!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Ocean Society: Gulf of Maine Whales & Human Impacts

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room + Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Meet one of our marine educators and dive deep into the life of the whales that call the Gulf of Maine Home. In this presentation, you will learn about interesting adaptations, whale research, and how to help whales.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room + Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet one of our marine educators and dive deep into the life of the whales that call the Gulf of Maine Home. In this presentation, you will learn about interesting adaptations, whale research, and how to help whales.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Newcomers Club: Mahjong Games

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

From the Holocaust to Maine: Testimonies of the Survivors

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room + Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Speaker
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Published in August, 2025, Jack Montgomery's book, '

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room + Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Published in August, 2025, Jack Montgomery's book, '

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Ed: Gmail

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Business Center at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of sending, sorting, and receiving mail in Gmail, and everything you can do with your account that makes Gmail stand out from the rest.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Business Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sending, sorting, and receiving mail in Gmail, and everything you can do with your account that makes Gmail stand out from the rest.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Ed

This class is taught in collaboration with Kittery Adult Education. It is $16 to attend.

To register, contact Kittery Adult Ed at kittery.maineadulted.org or 207-439-5896.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Songwriters Circle

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roberts Room at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Seacoast Songwriters Circle is an opportunity for songwriters of all ages and levels to come together, share songs, and get support and inspiration.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Roberts Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Seacoast Songwriters Circle is an opportunity for songwriters of all ages and levels to come together, share songs, and get support and inspiration.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

'The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor's Golden Era'

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor’s Golden Era tells the riveting story of the desperate evacuation of residents through the heart of an uncontrolled forest fire burning all across Mount

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor’s Golden Era tells the riveting story of the desperate evacuation of residents through the heart of an uncontrolled forest fire burning all across Mount

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Library Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Library Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rice Public Library Book Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Roberts Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading novels, sometimes with a literary or historical element.

Every third Thursday, we'll meet upstairs in the Roberts Room (Teen Room) to discuss the latest book we've read.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Roberts Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading novels, sometimes with a literary or historical element.

Every third Thursday, we'll meet upstairs in the Roberts Room (Teen Room) to discuss the latest book we've read.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Newcomers Club: Mahjong Games

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Ed: Streaming Media & Cutting The Cord

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Business Center at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Have you considered getting rid of your traditional cable package? Take a look at how to cut costs, get your home streaming-ready, and all of the ways you can watch what you want and leave the rest behind.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Business Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Have you considered getting rid of your traditional cable package? Take a look at how to cut costs, get your home streaming-ready, and all of the ways you can watch what you want and leave the rest behind.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Ed

This class is taught in collaboration with Kittery Adult Education. It is $16 to attend.

To register, contact Kittery Adult Ed at kittery.maineadulted.org or 207-439-5896.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Ed: How to Be Human In an AI World

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Business Center at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you feel like your world is being invaded by AI chatbots? In this class, we’ll talk about how generative AI works, how it is being used in everyday tech, and the risks that come with using it.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Business Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Do you feel like your world is being invaded by AI chatbots? In this class, we’ll talk about how generative AI works, how it is being used in everyday tech, and the risks that come with using it.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Ed

This class is taught in collaboration with Kittery Adult Education. It is $16 to attend.

To register, contact Kittery Adult Ed at kittery.maineadulted.org or 207-439-5896.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Newcomers Club: Mahjong Games

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This is a Public Reservation for members of the Seacoast Newcomers Club to play mahjong.

If you're interested in joining and playing with them, please ask library staff for more information!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Rice Pudding Poetry

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room + Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Rice Pudding Poetry
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Rice Pudding Poetry presents poets and musicians several times of year. Stay tuned for the announcement of this event's featured poet and musicians!

All are welcome to this special evening of poetry, music, and conversation!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Community Room + Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Rice Pudding Poetry
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rice Pudding Poetry presents poets and musicians several times of year. Stay tuned for the announcement of this event's featured poet and musicians!

All are welcome to this special evening of poetry, music, and conversation!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Seacoast Songwriters Circle

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roberts Room at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Seacoast Songwriters Circle is an opportunity for songwriters of all ages and levels to come together, share songs, and get support and inspiration.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Roberts Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Seacoast Songwriters Circle is an opportunity for songwriters of all ages and levels to come together, share songs, and get support and inspiration.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Advisory Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Library Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The Library Advisory Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Ed: Introduction to Canva

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Business Center at Rice Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to create beautiful flyers, social media posts, and other marketing materials with this powerful website. Choosing the right design, editing images and video, and sharing your creations will all be explored.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Business Center
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to create beautiful flyers, social media posts, and other marketing materials with this powerful website. Choosing the right design, editing images and video, and sharing your creations will all be explored.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Ed

This class is taught in collaboration with Kittery Adult Education. It is $16 to attend.

To register, contact Kittery Adult Ed at kittery.maineadulted.org or 207-439-5896.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rice Public Library Book Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Roberts Room at Rice Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading novels, sometimes with a literary or historical element.

Every third Thursday, we'll meet upstairs in the Roberts Room (Teen Room) to discuss the latest book we've read.

Library Branch: Rice Public Library
Room: Roberts Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading novels, sometimes with a literary or historical element.

Every third Thursday, we'll meet upstairs in the Roberts Room (Teen Room) to discuss the latest book we've read.