Penobscot Reads continues through the month of January at area libraries with Gerard Robichaud’s novel, “Papa Martel,” as its focus. Activities include:

BANGOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

. Discussion of “Papa Martel” with Marge Irvine, English professor, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

. “Lumbering in Maine,” with Bill Cook, special collections librarian Bangor Public Library, noon Friday, Jan. 19.

. “Ployes around the Piano,” children’s introduction to Acadian music with Joel Morneault at the piano, and buckwheat pancakes, 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20.

. “Fathers and Daughters the Franco-American Way,” with author and artist Rhea Cote Robbins, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22.

. “Parlons Francais,” with Gisele Theirault, Bangor High French Department, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23.

. “French Women Don’t Get Fat,” book discussion with Sarah Whitten, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24.

. “Two Churches, One Community,” history of St. Mary’s Church and St. John’s Church with the Rev. Roland Nadeau, 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25.

. Discussion of “Papa Martel” with Kathleen Ellis, English professor, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25.

. Interlibrary cribbage tournament, winners of individual tournaments competing in championship match, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31.

OLD TOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

. “Franco-Americans: We Remember,” film and discussion, refreshments and entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, library Meeting Room.

. Book discussion of “Papa Martel” with French Island’s own Jim Bishop, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, library Meeting Room. Refreshments will be served.

. “In Their Own Words,” hosted by the Old Town Museum, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, library Meeting Room.

ORONO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Cribbage tournament, round 1, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

Cribbage tournament, 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25.