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Library Corner: Goodall

Wednesday, August 4 at 5:00 p.m., enjoy a summer evening at the Goodall Library for a reading and book signing of Why Longfellow Lied. Paul Revere's daring midnight ride made him an instant celebrity, right? Wrong! Author Jeff Lantos pulls apart Longfellow's famous poem Paul Revere's Ride to unravel how and why he twisted historical facts. Wine, cheese and crackers will be served. Co-sponsored by the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce. New Books Adult Fiction: The Diabolical Bones by Bella Ellis:…
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Library Corner: Springvale

Here are the book picks of the week from Springvale Library staff: Adult Non-Fiction: Fairest by Meredith Talusan: "...It's a love story, a queer story, an immigrant story, an American story, a coming-of-age story- a revolutionary story. A most necessary and important book in a world which aims to other us from not just who we are, but who we are meant to become."  Review Adult Fiction: The Living Sea of Waking Dreams by Richard Flanagan: "From the acclaimed Booker Prize-winning author…
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Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library staff Updates from Goodall Library  We have had a busy summer so far here at Goodall Library, but it’s been an amazing one as well. We recently went fine-free, our wifi hotspots have been a huge hit, masks are now optional, and our Film Fridays program has been booming. We have a grand renovation planned and are starting to raise funds for that, too! If you would like to help, please check out the new merch we…
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Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Public Library Staff This summer’s theme of Tails and Tales provided us the starting point to offer not only a reading program to enhance and support literacy, but an altruistic opportunity for our children and teen readers. This “Scoop for the Pooch” activity entices a child to visit the library on a regular basis. Every time a child visits the library this summer, they can scoop a scoop of dry dog food into the special tube. Each time…
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Library Corner: Mask Free, Fine Free & New Books at Goodall

Goodall Library is now fine-free forever! For the past year of the pandemic, the Library suspended late fees. To thank patrons and best serve the community, they will never charge a late fee again. Goodall Library is also mask-free now too, although masks are still encouraged inside for unvaccinated individuals. At Springvale Library, masks are still required at this time for the unvaccinated and children ages 2-12. Jim Cruise, The Spoon Man, will be coming to Goodall Library (virtually) as…
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