‘Meeting the needs of the community, regardless of format,’ Winthrop library expands its nontraditional lending collection.
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Mexico Public Library to offer delivery service
Mexico Library Director Marilla Couch is starting a delivery service for patrons. (Rumford Falls Times photo by Bruce Farrin) MEXICO — Looking for more ways to serve their patrons, the Mexico Public Library is introducing a Friday delivery service. Marilla Couch, who became the library’s director in August, said, “This came about because we have a […]
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Morse Library announces 2019 book discussion series
GREENE — Morse Memorial Library will host a series of book discussions in 2019. Books to be discussed include fiction and nonfiction titles on a variety of topics. The discussions will take place at the library on the third Thursday of every other month. Multiple copies will be available to borrow at the library four weeks […]
Posted inThe Penobscot Times
It’s a celebration at the Old Town Public Library!
It’s that wonderful time of year when we commemorate our Library’s Birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with an Open House and Tea! Join us on Tuesday, December 4, from 1-7 p.m. for delicious refreshments, festive holiday music, and a chance to participate in the annual River Coalition basket raffle. Back by popular […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
High and low moments depicted on library wall
New Beginnings staff and volunteers help artist Ned Castle install his mural from his HIGHLOW Project on the side of the Lewiston Public Library on Thursday. Castle, reaching into the pail, photographed youth served by the Vermont Coalition of Runaway Homeless Youth programs over the course of one year. His photographs depict re-enactments of high […]
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Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith shares her poems with Lewiston
LEWISTON — What makes a poem a poem? “You ever wonder how dogs know that a dachshund and a Great Dane are both dogs? How are these poems?” U.S. poet laureate Tracy K. Smith asked a packed crowd at the Lewiston Public Library on Thursday night. Peg Hoffman of Lewiston was handed a microphone by […]
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Freeport library to exhibit painter Arthur Schaefer
FREEPORT — A versatile painter, Arthur Schaefer captures Maine in its subtlety and blazing glory — from countryside to ocean shoreline to flora and fauna. Regardless of subject, Schaefer’s work shows dynamic energy with a strong viewpoint. His paintings will be on display at the Freeport Community Library during November. Schaefer paints both en plein […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, sj-web
Special town meeting could decide library location
MECHANIC FALLS — More details about a proposal to move the library to the former Railroad Depot Building were outlined in a letter from Town Manager Zachary Maher to residents, posted last week on the town’s Facebook page. Voters will be asked Tuesday if they want town officials to enter into a lease agreement with […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Early autumn over Lewiston-Auburn
Downtown Auburn, foreground, and a section of Lewiston on the other side of the Androscoggin River are seen Wednesday. Visit sunjournal.com to watch a video starting at the Auburn Public Library and continuing over downtown Auburn. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal aerial)
Posted inFranklin
Old library draws interest at Farmington Fair
FARMINGTON — The original New Sharon library has drawn a steady stream of visitors this week at the Farmington Fair. Library trustees moved the building to the fairgrounds last year, then fairgrounds staff repaired the original horsehair plaster, did some painting and added a ramp for easy access. On Monday, hundreds of Franklin County elementary school […]