July 5-Aug 17 “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program 10am (C)
Rangeley Public Library’s summer reading program, ALL TOGETHER NOW, will take place July 5-August 17, 2023. Wednesday programs are designed for children 6-9. Thursday and Friday programs are designed for children ages 3-5, with the same program both days (preschoolers can choose either day).
ALL TOGETHER NOW runs from 10:00 to 11:30 AM and will be made up of many fun activities including stories, crafts, snacks, games, etc.
The program will focus on themes of kindness, friendship, and community. Come join us as we discover all the best ways to live, work and play ALL TOGETHER NOW.

July 5 Pest Management in the Garden by Cooperative Extension 6pm
Come join Nick Rowley, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, for a presentation of managing pests in your garden followed by time for questions and discussion. This talk will be an overview of common pests such as insects, diseases, animals, and weeds found in vegetable gardens and the key aspects of integrated pest management (IPM) that will help you control them. Bring your plant and insect samples for discussion if you would like.

July 8 Book & Bake Sale 10am*
Join us for our annual Book & Bake Sale in the Skowhegan Bank parking lot, across the street from the Rangeley Public Library. This is our largest book sale of the year, along with a bake sale with an assortment of delicious baked goods. All proceeds benefit the Rangeley Public Library.

July 12 “Let’s Go For a Ride” Book Talk by Game Wardens Bill Livezey & Daren Worcester 6pm
Join us for a book talk by Maine authors Bill Livezey and Daren Worcester as they discuss their book, Let’s Go for a Ride: The Wild Life of Maine’s Longest-Tenured Undercover Game Warden. William (Bill) Livesey worked for 30 years as an undercover game warden in Maine. He was considered one of the best covert operators in the country. Retired Game Warden Daren Worcester, author of Open Season, helps Bill to relay his captivating story of putting the “truly bad guys” out of business.

July 19 “The Wonder of Maine’s Wildlife” Book Talk by Ed Robinson 6pm
Enjoy a delightful presentation featuring fine photographs of some of Maine’s iconic and beautiful wildlife.  Ed Robinson of Orr’sIsland, Harpswell, avid outdoorsman and writer, will provide a presentation featuring stunning images, animal calls, facts, and anecdotes about a variety of species that make Maine a special place.
Ed grew up in New York’s Finger Lakes Region and developed an early love for the natural world around him.  Since moving to Maine from England in 2007, Ed has been exploring our gorgeous state and writing extensively about the creatures that live here. He put 40 short essays in a recently published book titled Nature Notes from Maine: River Otters, Moose, Skunks & More, with all profits benefitting conservation and public education.
George Smith, former Outdoor News Editor for the Bangor Daily News wrote, “This book is full of great stories about Maine’s wild animals.  The stories are highly entertaining and brought back memories of my own wildlife encounters.  These are the wild creatures that make life in Maine very special.”

July 26 “Cartwheels in the Dark” Book Talk by Karla Jordan 6pm
Karla (Worthley) Jordan is a native Mainer, having grown up in Norridgewock and graduated from Skowhegan Area High School. She now resides in Madison, Maine with her husband, Dana. She’s been writing since she was ten years old as well as reading everything she can get her hands on.
Karla writes general fiction as well as historical fiction. Her debut novel, Cartwheels In The Dark, was published in December of 2021 as well as The Road to Marietta in 2022. Both books can be found at Amazon.

July 27 “Be Positive Be Productive” Mime & Music Show 10am (C)
This children’s program features musician, mime, and educator Scot Cannon. Scot will teach how some of the basic mime illusions work. You will get to sing some of Scot’s songs and some other songs Scot likes a lot. Oh, you will get to see Scot’s “Baby Guitar”, and his ukulele, probably hear some funny stories, eat invisible fruit and count cereal boxes. If there is time you will also learn why Scot only has one “t” in his name. During the show Scot will be asking you to tell him what Positive & Productive things you do every day. So come ready to move, sing, laugh and learn. Always wear comfortable clothes because “Moving is the Message”. Scot hopes you can find two things you love to do like he found Mime & Music.

Aug 2 50 States of Mind by Ryan Bernsten 6pm
Fresh political voice Ryan Bernsten traveled to all 50 states to answer the question: Is America as divided as it seems?

Bernsten undertook a 23,000-mile journey through all 50 U.S. states. The result was the book 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy, a work of travel nonfiction in the style of Alexis de Tocqueville that takes readers on a long and winding journey through all 50 states to explore the complexities of today’s America. Leading with the desire to listen and overcome our preconceived notions, 50 States of Mind asks how we can infuse humanity and nuance back into political conversations to keep our democracy strong.

Aug 5 Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry 3:30pm
On Saturday, August 5th, at 3:30 p.m., the 16th annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry will feature Portland poet Gibson Fay-LeBlanc, Executive Director of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, reading from his work, including his newest book Deke, Dangle, Dive. The Evening begins with greetings from the Ogden Family and a brief community open reading of poetry. FMI: http://margaretyocom.com/poetry

Aug 10 Summer Celebration*
This favorite fundraising event is back and better than ever! Get your tickets today for a fun evening which includes food by Brickyard Hollow and Loon Lodge, music by Sue Downs-Borko, and fantastic silent and live auction items, all to benefit the Rangeley Public Library. This year, we will be bringing back the tradition of honoring a local author. Gary Priest, author of Rangeley’s Historic Legacy as well as several other local history books, is this year’s featured author.

Aug 16 Dead Man’s Wake book talk by Paul Doiron 6pm
Maine author Paul Doiron will discuss Dead Man’s Wake in which Game Warden Mike Bowditch’s engagement party is interrupted by the discovery of a gruesome double murder. Doiron, Editor Emeritus of Down East Magazine, published The Poacher’s Son, the first book in the Mike Bowditch series, in 2010. Rangeley Public Library patrons have been avid fans ever since. This presentation is sure to be full, so sign up early to reserve a space.

Aug 23 Introduction to Beekeeping by Al Borzelli (Happy Hive Farm) 6pm
Join Al Borzelli of Happy Hive Farm in Hartford as he explains the ins and outs of beekeeping while demonstrating with a teaching hive. Participants are encouraged to go to Happy Hive Farm’s Facebook page and look around, then come with questions to the presentation.

Aug 30 Maine Trivia Night 6pm
A fun evening to test your knowledge of the state of Maine.  Whether you are a “local” or “from away”, you will enjoy questions about Maine’s history, Maine’s wildlife, the geography of the state, and more! Some questions will be important and others somewhat more trivial. Some questions will be exceptionally easy, and some will be aimed more at those individuals with “trivia trap” minds. There may even be some Maine-themed prizes.

Sep 6 Black Snowflakes Smothering a Torch 6pm
Author Ryan Stovall will be at the Rangeley Public Library to share from his book Black Snowflakes Smothering a Torch.  Stovall’s book of poetry aims to facilitate dialogue between those who have experienced the crushing arms of war and those who have not. Black Snowflakes presupposes that many issues veterans face when reintegrating come not from the veteran’s traumas but from the hypocrisies inherent to American civilian culture itself. As such, Black Snowflakes represents an invaluable starting point, one that will serve as both a reference for civilians seeking to understand and as a voice for veterans hoping to explain.

Sep 13 And Poison Fell from the Sky 6pm
Marie Therese Beaudet Martin grew up grateful for the paper mill that dominated the economy of her small Maine town. It was only years later, while working as a nurse, that she and her physician husband Joseph Edward “Doc” Martin came to believe that the area’s sky-high rates of lymphoma, pediatric cancer, and lung disease was caused by the smoke and chemicals billowing from the mill’s tall stacks both day and night. Together, they sounded an alarm no one wanted to hear―and began a decades-long fight to expose the devil’s bargain the community had struck with the mill, a fight that Terry continued even after Doc himself fell victim to cancer. Martin’s memoir, And Poison Fell from the Sky, includes a foreword by Kerri Arsenault, author of the book Mill Town, which includes Martin and her husband.

3rd Weds. of each month: Rangeley Readers Book Group 3pm
Rangeley Readers Book Group focuses on fiction.
Last Weds. of each month: Adventure Book Group 4pm
Adventure Book Group focuses on nonfiction. Both groups welcome new members at any time. Stop by the Rangeley Public Library to pick up a copy of the next book and join the discussion!

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