Libraries across the state have incorporated formal and informal gallery spaces into their expansions and renovations.
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Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library
Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.
Fishing poles, snowshoes, a telescope — libraries are lending more than just books
‘Meeting the needs of the community, regardless of format,’ Winthrop library expands its nontraditional lending collection.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]