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Thomaston Public Library presents

"Coyote: America's Songdog"

Conservation biologist Geri Vistein will speak at the Thomaston Public Library on August 22. Her topic is the wily coyote, that resilient carnivore always in our midst whether we see him or not. Ms. Vistein's program focuses on the role coyotes play in our Maine ecosystem and how we may best co-exist with them.

Enhanced by a Powerpoint presentation with photos and maps, and audio recordings of coyotes singing and howling,  Ms. Vistein's presentation is inclusive, touching upon anthropology, archaeology, history, Native American life, poetry, psychology, human belief systems, science and ecology, animal husbandry, and much more.

As Ms. Vistein herself says, "This presentation gives community members a chance to come together and share your own stories, ask questions you have been wanting to ask, and share a dialogue that helps us all to understand better our very deep-rooted relationships with all life, including our fellow humans. Come hear the Song Dogs Sing!"

After hosting Ms. Vistein, one Maine librarian said, "She is a fantastic presenter, very passionate and reasoned, and people could not say enough good things about the program."

Coyote: America's Songdog takes place on Thursday, August 22, at 7 PM in Room 200 of the Thomaston Academy building.

Grand Finale Party for

Summer Reading Program for Children

Thomaston Public Library's Summer Reading Program for children will conclude with an outdoor party for all participants on Saturday, August 17, from 10:30 AM to noon.

The grand finale party coincides with a special child-oriented farmers' market, also taking place in the Thomaston Academy parking lot, and will include fun foods and activities and the awarding of prizes to the reading program's top readers.

Head to the library on August 17th to celebrate sunshine (we hope!), good food and good books, and all our great summer readers.