Library Happenings

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Sam's Book Club Wednesday, February 5 @ 5:30

Sam’s Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 in the community room. On December 4th we will be discussing Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking murder on her own.

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Winter Reading Program Starts January 6th - March 28, 2025 (ages 2-13)

It's winter reading time! Starting January 6th bring your little person to pick up a themed backpack with books, puzzles, and activities based on a fun theme.

Finish 3 back pack bundles to earn a book and a treat. You can pick up your prize during the week of March 3-8th!

During the Winter Reading Program there will be no weekly take it and create it crafts. Check out a backpack - they're wicked fun.

Kids Make It, Take It Craft Wednesday, January 15 from 2-5

Join Ms. Sheila for marshmallow snowflake fun. Lots of STEM work in creating these! All materials will be provided. Suggested for ages 5-12.

Microsoft Word Class January 13, 14 & 15 from 2:00-3:00 pm

The Springvale Library, will be hosting the National Digital Equity Center's instructors to provide a three-part virtual class on Microsoft Word. This is great for beginners or for some that would like to learn a bit more of the basics. Registration for this class is required. Please click here to go to NDEC's website to register.

Cribbage Every Tuesday 1-3

We have a newly formed group that is ready to play! Every Tuesday from 1-3 in the Community Room you can watch, play or learn the game of cribbage. If you have a board or cards, feel free to bring them along! No worries if you don't; the library has some.

We are so happy to have passes to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and the Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine. Thank you to Town Square Realty for sponsoring them!

Call or visit the Library to book your pass.

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Knit Lits Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30

Join Dawn for this fun fiber arts group. Bring your knitting, crocheting or any other fiber art.

Cook the Book January 14th @ 5:30 (Program full - call to join waitlist)

Join Dawn and our amazing group of participants for the Cook the Book program. Come in and choose a recipe from this month's cookbook and make it to bring to the gathering. You bring your own flatware, plate, glass, etc.

It's super fun. Come sign up for your recipe today!

For those not already enrolled, please call the Library to be put on the waitlist.

Our Spice Library is Famous!

Have you heard about our spice library? We have 33 spices that you can "check out"! If you'd like to try a spice before you buy, come on in and get a tablespoon or what you need. We'll put the spice in a plastic cup with a lid and you can take it home to try something new. We also have a few recipes here that you can try or check out one of our 641.5 cookbooks. Click here to see list of spices in our Spice Library

Homebound? We Deliver!

Did you know that if you are homebound we are happy to deliver books, movies, or audiobooks to you? We can pick out some books or you can let us know what you'd like to read. Delivery is usually the same day and we can pick up your returns when we stop by.

If you have any questions at all, please call the Library at 207-324-4624.

Need Tech Help?

Call to schedule a technology help session with Lesley. If you're having trouble with Zoom, email, or anything else, we're happy to help. Should you require a little guided help, with your permission, I can log into your computer after I walk you through a short setup.

Don't let Zoom-intimidation keep you from connecting with your loved ones!

Discover Something New to Read

Not sure what to read next? Try some of these tools and search by author, title, series, or just browse around.

Novelist: https://library.digitalmaine.org/ will give you read-a-likes and ideas. When you get to Digital Maine Library from this link just scroll down to Novelist

Fantastic Fiction - Find what the next book is in a series and follow your favorite authors! (This one is a staff favorite!)

Goodreads - Meet Your Next Favorite book

Literature Map - Have an author you like, Literature Map gives you a literature cloud based on the similarity of the author you like.

What Should I Read Next - Click to find a new adventure

BookBrowse - Great discoverability tools!

StoryGraph- StoryGraph helps readers find their next read based on their mood, interests, and more!