Unlock powerful strategies to confidently support your Pre-K to 5th-grade student’s learning right at home! Join us for this hands-on series designed to build your skills and confidence in crucial academic areas: Reading, Writing, and Math. Attendance is completely free, and we provide complimentary child care and take-home resources for all participants. Sign up for one session or all three. Food wil provided for all.

Canning is a great way to preserve your food, but it can also be a little intimidating to get started. Learn the basics of water bath and pressure canning equipment and techniques. Bring your questions!

Design and assemble your own dried flower shadow box or set of coasters. Choose from a variety of botanicals with some dried insects available for an additional fee.

Materials fee payable to instructor: $25

Massabesic Adult and Community Education and Parsons Memorial Library invite you to join us each month to meet new people, build a sense of community, and enjoy learning from guest speakers and community organizers each month. Pre-registration required.

October: October's Speaker will be Andy Chandler from AARP presenting on spotting and avoiding scams. There will be complimentary cider and dounts.

Create the perfect eco-friendly, reusable gift bag for the holidays, birthdays, or just because! A variety of fabrics will be provided to make two bags. Additional fabric will be available for sale. Some sewing experience required. Bring: scissors, pins/or clips, and a sewing machine (bring the manual, if you have it). Sewing Machines are available to borrow.

Materials fee $10

Make connections with other adoptive, foster, and kinship families, and get advice. Childcare is provided.Register at affm.net/cares-rsvp Every first Tuesday starting 9/1, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Dip your toes into the world of 3D design & fabrication in this workshop designed for beginners. This session explores the world of additive manufacturing & the basics of computer-aided design. Participants will use 3D design software (TinkerCAD, Blender, FreeCAD, Fusion360) and slicing software (Ultimaker Cura, OrcaSlicer, Bambu/Creality slicer) during the session to design custom printable files. 

Learn the art of reduction printmaking. Blocks will be pre-stamped to give a basic outline of the design and make it easy to follow along. You will learn to carve, ink, and print your block. Experiment with different colors and techniques to create stunning cards to give as gifts. Everyone will leave class with 10-20+ prints and their carved block that they can use over and over again!

Materials fee $10