This special day was created by Becky Mattson of Lakeside, Montana in the early 1970s, and it became an National Holiday In 1978 when President President Jimmy Carter issued a proclamation reading, in part:

“As our Nation struggles to build friendship among the peoples of this world, we are mindful that the noblest human concern is concern for others. Understanding, love and respect build cohesive families and communities. The same bonds cement our Nation and the nations of the world. For most of us, this sense of community is nurtured and expressed in our neighborhoods where we give each other an opportunity to share and feel part of a larger family…I call upon the people of the United States and interested groups and organizations to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

We at TML would like to encourage Cape residents to stop by and pick up some of our free resources to help you connect with your neighbors. Although National Good Neighbor Day is now officially observed on September 28, we are using this day to begin encouraging library visitors to be deliberate in strengthening community connections. When you visit during the next few weeks, stop by the lobby and add a leaf to our Community Connection Tree, sharing an idea or two about ways to be a good neighbor. 

If you would like to help us plan more community building initiatives for National Good Neighbor Day next year, please fill out this form.

The Thomas Memorial Library is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Library Page. If you love books and want to play a vital role in maintaining our community's physical collection, we want to hear from you!

This is an entry-level, part-time position (10 hours per week) with a variable schedule that may include evenings and weekends. After school hours would be ideal, but the schedule can be flexibly designed to accommodate specific needs. Must be 16 years of age or older to be considered. 

Tuesday, September 29
6:30 pm

Join Brett Aldrich as she introduces the foundations of Ayurveda and how seasonal living can help you feel stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the colder months.

Thursday, October 1

6:30 pm

Join Clare Vidich for an  introduction to the practice of meditation, practical insights for daily life, and a guided meditation you can experience during the session. 

Saturday, October 3
10:30 am

Heidi Whelan will lead families through a fun interactive program that includes breath work, yoga poses, partner poses, discussion time, and an art project.

Children 0-5 years & caregivers are welcome to participate in a series of special play dates in the Library Community Room. You will have the opportunity to interact informally with community resource professionals on a range of important topics for child development. Come to play and leave with tips and resources!

Beginning Friday, October 2!

Tuesday, October 6

2:30 - 4:00 pm

Come by the teen space to have your voice heard! WMPG's Blunt Youth Radio will be set up in the teen area upstairs to interview youth and share the power of stories. Swing by to chat with them on the show and learn more about the impact you could have in media and journalism. Hosted by local teens of Blunt Youth Radio. No registration necessary.

Below are just a few of the new items recently added to our collection.

Click on an image to go to the catalog to place a hold.

Tell us about your reading preferences and we'll email you once a month with recommendations of books you can borrow from our own collection!

Wednesday, September 30
5:00 pm

The Cape Elizabeth Conservation Committee invites community members to the Pollack Brook Burial Ground Plaque Unveiling on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5 PM. 

Parking is available at the Riverside Cemetery Overflow parking lot on the corner of Spurwink Avenue.  Follow the trail at the edge of the parking lot, across the bridge to the Town Farm Trail side of the trail.

There are 51 virtually unmarked graves adjacent to the trail. These are in addition to the graveyard with the more traditional upright gravestones located further west on the point. The Conservation Committee has sponsored the placement of a marker mounted on a boulder to inform the public that they are walking by a burial ground. The marker includes a map where the graves have been GPS'd, so we have a more permanent record for the future. 

Read with ME, the Maine Mariner's Reading Program presented by Aroma Joe's, returns for the 2026-27 season, at a new time of year! This season, the program will run from October 1 to December 1, giving young fans a chance to bolster their love for reading during those colder, indoor months!

Read with ME is open to all fans 12 and under. Reading and reporting on five books earns a Mariners and Aroma Joe's prize pack! The Mariners believe reading is the foundation to success and hope to help youth in Maine cultivate a life-long love for reading!  Joining  is easy! Learn more.

Are you a Quickbooks superstar? Do you thrive on fiscal management and administrative support?

The Maine Library Association (MLA) seeks a highly organized and
collaborative Member Engagement & Operations Manager to support the ongoing success of the Association through member engagement, operational management, and financial administration. Find out more!

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