We will be closed for September 2 in honor of Labor Day

Library News

Van Delivery Resumes September 3rd!

Most of you know that there has been a State-wide suspension of van delivery. The GREAT news is that it will resume September 3rd. For the first couple of weeks, the State has asked us to only put three holds on items per person per week.

We're so grateful to be able to get those requested books into your hands soon! If you had holds prior to the stoppage, they are still active and you've maintained your position in line.

Annual Book Sale is Coming September 6 & 7 from 9-2 Both Days

Come join us for our enormous book sale with thousands of books, puzzles, DVD this September.

On Saturday, thanks to Partners Bank, we'll have Just Us: Ellen & Paul at 10:00 and Down to Earth Duo at 12:00. We'll also have kids pumpkin craft and wee tattoos, jewelry and of course, tons of books.

If you'd can volunteer, here's a link to sign up! We Especially need help on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday prior to the sale.

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Music on the Patio is Back Every Friday @ 12:00 - 1:00 pm

The Springvale Library and the Sanford Springvale Chamber of Commerce brings back Music on the Patio starting June 28th and will run until September 6th every Friday at 12:00 pm. Bring a chair and your lunch and enjoy an hour of music. This year we have two new artists, one of which is an Irish musician. We've got jazz, blues, classic rock, classic folk, a modern musician, and a couple of Irish musicians. We can't wait!

Click here to see the line-up.

Absentee Ballots Available Now

As you may know, voting locations have been consolidated to the Sanford High School.

Great news is that absentee ballots are now available through the City Clerk's Office. You can head on in, call them at 207-324-9215, or go on to the City's website by clicking here. Scroll down until you see ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST which will redirect you to the State's application. Mail or drop off at City Hall.

Cribbage Every Tuesday 2-3

We have a newly formed group that is ready to play! Every Tuesday from 2-3 in the Williams Reading Room you can watch, play or learn the game of cribbage. If you have a board feel free to bring it along!

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 is Back September 10th (Program Full)

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.

Sam's Book Club Will Resume November 6th

Now that van delivery will be starting up on September 3rd, Sam will work on getting copies of November's book, Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson. Books will be available to pick up the first week in October.

This is a great program full of great discussion. Didn't finish the book, come anyway. Didn't like the book, definitely come anyway!

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 deliver 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!