SCHOOL BREAK! Dec. 29 @ 11am: Big Hero 6 Get pumped for a screening of Big Hero 6 (2014), directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, where young robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada and his inflatable healthcare‑robot “Baymax” bond and assemble a high‑tech hero team to save their futuristic city of San Fransokyo. The film features voices by Scott Adsit […]
Rescheduled to Tuesday December 30th! Put on your kerchief or cap and join family and friends (limit 6 per team) at the library's final trivia event of the year. Teams looking for an advantage may want to attend the December movie screenings at the library (see schedule for details). There will be holiday-themed questions and […]
Start 2026 with a winner: Million Dollar Baby, a gripping drama directed by Clint Eastwood. Starring Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, and Morgan Freeman. This Oscar-winning film took home four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. Please note the new start time of 5:30pm for Merrill Film Society screenings in 2026. Questions about […]
The Joys of Birdwatching is a Six Part introduction to the art and science of birding led by Maine Master Naturalist Christie Constantine. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this fun and interactive six-part series will introduce you to the tools, techniques, and wonders of birding - from spotting your […]
Please join us for MML's inaugural program in the Spring 2026 Tea Time Arts series. Nathaniel Meyer, a landscape painter based in the Greater Portland area will be discussing and showing off his poetic and psychologically rich work. His paintings draw inspiration from the rocky coast of Maine and are shaped by nostalgia, ecological awareness, and […]
Our first matinee of the year is The Ballad of Wallis Island, a visually stunning, thought-provoking film that blends drama and mystery. Directed by François Giraud, this indie gem follows the captivating story of a remote island and the people whose lives are entwined with it. Snacks will be provided! Questions about this event can be emailed […]
We're following up one Clint Eastwood hit with another: The Bridges of Madison County, a heartfelt romance from 1995. Starring Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood, this poignant film won an Academy Award for Best Actress and earned widespread acclaim with its tender exploration of love and sacrifice, it's a must-see. Please note the new start time […]
For January Readers' Circle will discuss the book 'Enter Ghost' by Isabella Hammad. The book follows Sonia Nasir, a British-Palestinian actress who returns to Palestine after a personal crisis in London. Reconnecting with her roots and her estranged sister in Haifa, Sonia becomes involved in a politically charged Arabic-language production of Hamlet in the West […]