Kids to engineer at APL AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library will host Mad Science of Maine at 6 p.m. Monday, June 26, in the Androscoggin Community Room as staff kicks off the 2017 summer reading program, “Engineering a Better World.” Kids will step into the shoes of an engineer and learn how to design things […]
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Support the Bethel Library
The 2016-2017 Annual Giving Campaign for the Bethel Library will end June 30, 2017. To date, the library has received 125 gifts from individuals and businesses for a total of $11,010. While this is great news, it is still short of the $12,500 goal. Anyone wishing may still make a donation to the Library’s Annual […]
State rules former Buckfield librarian is due jobless benefits
BUCKFIELD — After initially being denied unemployment benefits, the former Buckfield library director won her appeal with the Department of Labor, which ruled she was entitled to unemployment benefits, according to her attorney. West Minot resident Bonnie Santos was the Zadoc Free Library director from February 2014 until Jan. 21, 2017, when Buckfield Town Manager Cindy […]
Novel Idea Book Club to discuss ‘The Castle in the Attic’
PARIS — Paris Public Library’s “Novel Idea Book Club” will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 16, the third Tuesday of the month, to discuss “The Castle in the Attic” by Elizabeth Winthrop, a juvenile fiction selection. A synopsis from Goodreads: William has just received the best present of his life – an old, real-looking stone […]
APL May teen programs to include ‘Great Stories Club,’ games
AUBURN — Auburn Public Library has announced its teen programming for May, which will include homework help and technology. Events will take place for ages 12 to 18 at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., unless otherwise noted. Maine Job Corps: Teens and new adults ages 16 to 24 will hear about an opportunity to […]
Paris Public Library daffodils
Joshua, Emma, and Kaleb Hodgkin, appearing from left, display blooming daffodils that they made on April 17 at the Paris Public Library. The craft project was among several events the library held during school vacation week.
Storytelling, crafting at Treat Memorial Library in May
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library has announced its upcoming programs for May. Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., featuring stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. Teen Writers: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, May 9 and 23. The workshop is for teens interested in writing ages 12 to 18. Lego Club: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Creative Craft […]
Anime, gaming hour among teen’s activities at Auburn Public Library
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced its upcoming teen programs for the month of April. Maine Job Corps: Hanya Phillips is making appointments to meet at the library to discuss Job Corps programs and eligibility. FMI: 207-450-0216 Tweens in the Teen Space: 12 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, April 5, 12 and 26, in the Teen Space. Sixth […]
Auburn library holds Fun with Physics
Jamin Collins, 11, left, and Larson Stone, 8, work on making a marshmallow catapult at the Auburn Public Library on Tuesday. They were taking part in a Fun with Physics program with staff from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service who were teaching children about force, motion, inertia and energy. For more information on […]
Vacation Lego Club, bugs among children’s activities at Auburn Public Library in April
AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library has announced its upcoming children’s programs for the month of April. Sprouts Program: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, April 8, 15, 22 and 29, in the Children’s room. The library will host a lap-sit program for newborns through 36 months and their caregivers. Attendees will gather on the story quilt […]