4-H After School

Library Programs

Blue Hill Public Library

Arctic Explorations – January 14, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Do you know how our polar friends stay warm on chilly days? On January 14 from 3:30 – 4:30, youth will get to experience the magic of Arctic animal adaptations through an interactive icy experiment at the Blue Hill Public Library. We’ll get creative and discover how our blubbery friends protect themselves from the cold, and how some animals can waterproof themselves!

Fish Farm Fun – February 18, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Splish Splash! Do you have what it takes to be a fish farmer? Come join Tess from the University of Maine 4-H to be the next future fish farmer!  On February 18 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the Blue Hill Public Library, youth will have a chance to test their fish-herding skills with a fintastic hands-on activity. We’ll collect, test, and decipher if the water quality of mystery samples is good enough for our beloved pet fish. Youth will also walk away with some basic knowledge about fish health! What a way to spend an afternoon!

Ellsworth Public Library

Arctic Explorations – December 12, 2025 (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Do you know how our polar friends stay warm on chilly days? On December 12, from 3:00 – 4:00, youth will get to experience the magic of Arctic animal adaptations through an interactive icy experiment at the Ellsworth Public Library. We’ll get creative and discover how our blubbery friends protect themselves from the cold, and how some animals can waterproof themselves!

How Does A Forest Grow? – February 13, 2026 (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Have you ever wondered about the great trees that line our lands of Maine? Join Leah at the Ellsworth Public Library on February 13, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, for a thoughtful look into forest ecosystems and how they’ve come to be. Youth will take on the role of seedlings and trade resources to find all they need to sprout up!