Springvale Public Library
Curbside Service
Available upon request
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Monday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00pm
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Library Happenings
The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will also be closed Wednesday and Thursday, November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving.
Have a safe holiday!
Annual Appeal​
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Once a year, Springvale Public Library reaches out to our supportive community for our Annual Appeal—our largest fundraiser of the year. Your donation helps us continue providing vital services, including purchasing new books, supporting interlibrary loans, offering engaging programs for children and adults, keeping our building warm through the winter, and paying the dedicated staff who make it all possible.
If you’re able to contribute to this important campaign, you can scan the QR code, drop off a check at the Library, or click this link to donate. Every gift helps us grow, serve, and inspire.
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To see the work we've done over the last year, click here to read our Annual Impact Report.
Book Page Angel Craft With Dawn & Lesley
Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 pm​​
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Come join Dawn & Lesley to make book page angels for our very own tree at the Alumni Spree of Tree tree. Want to bring a couple home? No problem!
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All supplies provided - you just bring the fun (And maybe a glue gun if you have one. We'll have several)
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Come see our final tree at the Spree of Trees from December 4th to the 7th at the Sanford Memorial Gym.
NEW PROGRAM! Writers Group
Starting Nov 6th, 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 11:00 am
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Join our newly formed writers group for an hour of writing, peer input, and writing prompts to start, encourage, or grow your writing. This is a great group for new and experienced writers.
Sam's Book Club
Wednesday, November 5th @ 5:30pm
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller
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​​Sam’s Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 in the community room. On November 5th, the book club will be discussing Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller. Didn't finish the book? Come anyway. Didn't like the book? Definitely come anyway!
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This book is a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little lending library that changes everything.
October Recipe of the Month
Turkish Sumac Onion Salad​
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​Turkish sumac is a tangy, lemony spice made from the ground berries of the sumac shrub, native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, particularly Turkey. It is used to add a bright, tart flavor and a reddish-purple color to dishes like grilled meats, salads, and hummus. The recipe we have for you is Turkish Sumac Onions. A Mediterranean staple side dish!
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Click here for the recipe.
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Click here for the list of spices we have.
It's Turkey Time! Wednesday, November 19th Between 2-5
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Sheila's come up with this fancy turkey for our kids November craft. Stop by and make your very own paper turkey. There will, of course, be googly eyes (because what's a craft without them?!?) ​
Paint Nite @ The Library
Wednesday, November 19th @ 5:30 pm
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Local Artist Kristin Barker will lead us step-by-step to create this acrylic on canvas beautiful fall leaf. Don't paint? Don't worry! This is a great way to get your feet (and your brush) wet. All supplies provided.
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Dulcimer Group
Tuesdays at 5:30pm​
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Our newly arrived dulcimer group is accepting new members. Come and check it out, or if you have a dulcimer, come and play with the group!
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Give us a call at 324-4624 or email lunger@springvalelibrary.org to let us know that you're coming!
Children's Fall Activity Calendar is Out!
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Miss Sheila's Fall Activities Calendar is out! She has so much to offer including storytimes, crafts, homeschool meet ups, and an ooey, gooey sensory haunted house on Halloween.
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Click here to go to the full calendar.
Knit Lits
Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm
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Join Dawn for this fun fiber arts group in the Williams Reading Room (aka The Front Room). Bring your knitting, crocheting or any other fiber art.
Cribbage
Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm
We have a newly formed group that is ready to play! Every Tuesday from 1-3 in the Williams Reading Room (aka The Front 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 for you to use.
Cook the Book
Tuesday, November 18th @ 5:30pm
(Program is currently FULL! Call us to join the waitlist)
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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!
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For those not already enrolled, please call the Library to be put on the waitlist.
Museum Passes
We are so happy to offer free passes to The Portland Museum of Art, The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and the Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine. Thank you Town Square Realty for sponsoring them!
Call or visit the Library to book your pass.
Our Spice Library is Famous!
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Have you heard about our spice library? We have 48 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.
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Homebound? We Deliver!
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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.
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This service is for the Sanford and Springvale area only.
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If you have any questions at all, please call the Library at 207-324-4624.​​
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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
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Not sure what to read next? Try some of these tools and search by author, title, series, or just browse around.
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Novelist: https://library.digitalmaine.org/ will give you read-a-likes and ideas. When you get to Digital Maine Library from the 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
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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!
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StoryGraph- StoryGraph helps readers find their next read based on their mood, interests, and more!