Children’s Events ~ Spring 2018

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Just letting you know some of the upcoming events in the Children’s Room this spring. Ms. Jenn and the Nutrition Detective will visit us three more times ~ Tuesdays, Apr. 3rd, May 1st and Jun. 5th. We will have stories, songs and a craft at 10:00am for preschoolers. Wetlands: Habitats presented by LC Bates Museum on Tuesday, Apr. 17th at 10:00 am during school vacation week. KVCAP Child Abuse Prevention event Friday, Apr. 20th 10-11:30 am. There will be a book read by a local police officer, snacks and a craft. Art @ the Library on Tuesday, Apr. 24th, from …

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Happy St. Paddy’s!

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H       How to catch a leprechaun A       Anne of Green Gables P        Patrick, patron saint of Ireland P        (The) Princes of Ireland Y        You wouldn’t want to sail on an Irish famine ship! S        Shamrocks, harps, and shillelaghs T        Tim O’Toole and the wee folk P        (A) Pot o’ gold A       (The) Ancient Celts T        Tommy Makem’s secret Ireland R        Rick Steves’ Ireland I        Irish hearts C        Celtic moon K        (The) King of Ireland’s son S        (The) St. Patrick’s Day shamrock mystery D       Discover Ireland A       As for Ireland Y        Your green home

Latest Snowfall In Maine

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Yes, we are tired of it. Yes, it seems it will never go away.  But, have you ever wondered when was the latest recorded snowfall in Maine?  This was featured on B98.5 FM Central Maine’s Country Radio Station’s website: The latest recorded snowfall in Maine goes to Caribou, Maine, on May 25, 1974 they recorded 0.2 inches of snow. So, if you do see some flakes tomorrow and your furnace kicks on, it’s nothing we can’t handle. We’re Mainers! And this confirms it from the National Weather Service Late Season Snowfall across northern Maine …2nd latest measurable snowfall on record …

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New Titles – March 2018

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FICTION: All the castles burned by Michael Nye.  The story of Owen Webb, a basketball player on scholarship at a private boys’ school, and his relationship with two enigmatic men: his father – whose secrets neither Owen nor this mother suspect – and Carson, an older teen. Daphne by Will Boast.  This turns the myth of Daphne and Apollo into a modern love story about social anxiety and physical debilitation.  It is at once tragic and enchanting. Death by chocolate cherry cheesecake by Sarah Graves.  While Jacobia Tiptree has moved on from fixing up houses, she still can’t resist the …

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Winter Events in the Children’s Room

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Children’s Events ~ Winter 2018 Just letting you know some of the upcoming events in the Children’s Room this winter. Ms. Jenn the Nutrition Detective will visit us two more times ~ Tuesdays, Mar. 6th and Apr. 3rd. We will have stories, songs and a craft at 10:00am for preschoolers. Art @ the Library on Tuesday, Mar. 27th, from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Wear your pajamas to the library this evening. We will have stories and a craft. Story Time & Crafts every Tuesday at 10:00am. Babies Love Babies on Fridays at 10:00am. Adults and children are welcome to attend these …

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Ursula K. Le Guin – A Poem From The Shelves

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As many of you may know, well-known fantasy and science fiction author, Ursula K. Le Guin died last month.  The following poem, in homage to her, uses only titles of some of her works.   Very far away from anywhere else Changing planes City of illusions Planet of exile The unreal and the real The dispossessed Always coming home   Cat dreams A ride on the red mare’s back Catwings The twins, the dream Catwings return A visit from Dr. Katz Wild angels   Incredible good fortune Gifts Voices Powers Nine lives The birthday of the world The beginning place …

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