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n Ira Levin’s classic comedic thriller, Deathtrap, a washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Sidney Bruhl hasn’t written a hit play for 18 years when he receives a script from a former student, Clifford Anderson, that’s a guaranteed success. His wife, Myra, suggests the two men could collaborate; Sidney jokes that it’d be just as easy to murder the young man and steal the script for his own. When Clifford arrives later that evening, no one--not even the visiting psychic--could predict where the dark events of the night will go. Who is innocent? Who only seems that way? Deathtrap is a sharply funny play full of twists and turns that keep an audience on the edge of their seats. Is anyone really safe when a man sees a clean shot at success?
Performances will be at the Columbia Street Baptist Church 63 Columbia Street Bangor, ME 04408 on Friday October 9th at 7pm, on Saturday October 10th at 2pm and 7pm, Friday, October 16th at 7pm and Saturday, October 17th at 2pm and 7pm. (This production is not religious and is not affiliated with the church, but we do thank them for allowing us to use this venue)

This production has mature themes.

Tickets are on sale for $15

Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we’ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more!

This program will appeal to children ages 3-5.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.

Adults are invited to play bingo at the Library and win prizes. This program happens the third Monday at 3pm at Fairmount. This program is free and all supplies are provided.

This program is recommended for adults. No registration is required.

Program dates: July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 21.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to reference@davenportlibrary.com

Let's read I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez together!

This title is best suited for teens 13 and up. Registration is not required to attend the book discussion; however, free copies of the book + extras will be given to teens who register for the book club.

Books will be available for pickup at the Davenport Public Library at Fairmount & Eastern beginning on Monday, September 21.

Registrants can email Ms. Claire (ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com) if they would like their book + extras sent to another library location for pickup.

Book Synopsis:

"Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents’ house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga’s role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed. But it’s not long before Julia discovers that Olga might not have been as perfect as everyone thought. With the help of her best friend Lorena, and her first kiss, first love, first everything boyfriend Connor, Julia is determined to find out. Was Olga really what she seemed? Or was there more to her sister’s story? And either way, how can Julia even attempt to live up to a seemingly impossible ideal?"

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.

Eek! A spider! Use wire and beads to craft an awesome arachnid.

This program is intended for children ages 8+. Registration is required.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.

Instructor: Becky Nakashima Brooke

Age Range: Adult

Skill Level: All skill levels

Class Description:

Join us in observing a piece of art for few minutes, followed by meditative yin yoga practice led by Becky Nakashima Brooke. The class will end with savasana, with warm stones and eye masks offered during this time.

Slow art is the practice of spending more time observing art. The average person spends 8-30 seconds observing a piece of art. Slow art will allow you more time to connect with the art. The piece of art will be chosen for the class to view. Yin yoga is the practice of using seated and lying down poses to target the connective tissues around the joints, tendons, and fascia. We linger in the poses anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Reiki is offered during the poses for deeper relaxation. The time will be kept by Becky, but each of the students will have the freedom to adjust when needed. This practice is beneficial for all levels.

Join the Davenport Public Library Adult Ambassador Board. This is a voluntary opportunity for adults who are 18 years old or older and are active patrons of the Davenport Public Library. AAB members will assist in planning library programs and events, suggest materials for the library collection, and give their opinions on how to make The Library inclusive by attending monthly meetings.

Contact Stephanie Spraggon, Information Service Librarian, if you are interested in joining the Adult Ambassador Board. You can email her at sspraggon@davenportlibrary.com.

Upcoming meeting dates: Mondays September 21st, October 19th, November 16th

This program is recommended for adults who are 18 years old or older. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to reference@davenportlibrary.com.

Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful—physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.

Foster parent credit available.

Instructor: Becky Nakashima Brooke

Age Range: Adult

Skill Level: All skill levels

Class Description: Join us in the Figge lobby to practice traditional yoga intertwined with qigong. Build stability, balance, and strength through mindful movement. Enjoy a blend of yoga and qigong for an hour in a quiet atmosphere in the heart of downtown Davenport. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to make yourself comfortable.

Come dance your wiggles out! We’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.