“This started with a small group of dedicated individuals and then others came on board. So many people have contributed money and services. The community is really behind it now.” – Lois Lyman
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Fridays at 12:00 Learn to play MahJongg: If you know how to play, come on in to join a game.
Thursday, July 30 at 3:00
The children have been clamoring to have Wayne return with his reptile friends, so here he is! This is a one-of-a-kind experience with Wayne and Lenore sharing their knowledge of boas, pythons, and lizards of various kinds with the children and adults. You are sure to learn a lot, and maybe, you’ll fall in love with reptiles yourself too.
August 7- TCM’s own Alicia Malone will introduce and discuss Frank Capra’s Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Friday, Aug. 7 at 7:00. Reservations are required due to limited space.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 political drama directed by Frank Capra, featuring Jefferson Smith, an idealistic young man who is appointed to the U.S. Senate. Upon arriving in Washington, he faces corruption and challenges the political system, ultimately delivering a powerful filibuster to advocate for his beliefs.
The film which addresses democracy, integrity, and the fight against corruption, showcasing the struggle of an idealist in a flawed system, has become a classic, often referenced in discussions about American politics and civic duty.
August 10 4:00 – 6:30 pm– Lincolnville Central School
Look for us when Bess the BookBus visit Lincolnville.
August 12- Artificial Intelligence and the Way Life Should Be: Making AI in Maine Wiser, Not Just Smarter presented by Gray Cox, professor at College of the Atlantic and author of Smarter Planet or Wiser Earth? Dialogue and Collaboration in the Era of Artificial Intelligence.
How can we enjoy opportunities Artificial Intelligence offers for schools, hospitals, wildlife conservation, and other life systems while avoiding challenges and potential serious threats? How can we design and manage AI systems in our communities for paths to spirit-led, collaborative wisdom and partnerships between researchers, activists, and community members that assure every voice is heard and every form of intelligence is integrated in dialogues in which we create knowledge andmake decisions?
This discussion will certainly get you thinking and give you an opportunity to ask questions that have been troubling you.
August 14th 6:30- End of Summer Reading Celebration.
Movie and Watermelon and prizes for readers!
Jackie Watts Open-air Museum
Visitors may stop by any time during the summer months to view the historical exhibits in the two outdoor sheds of this museum. Display items such as fishing boats, ice cutting tools, lime industry artifacts and large agricultural implements help depict the life of Lincolnville residents in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is a project of the Lincolnville Historical Society.