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Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library staff Recent Successes At the start of school vacation week, library patrons were treated to a cute and educational program in the Children's Room: Bunnies at the Library! Miss Nicole brought her two rabbits, Comet and Hubble, in for the day, and over 40 patrons stopped in to visit with them. Some kids practiced their literary skills by reading books aloud to the bunnies, some asked questions to learn more about them, and everyone enjoyed getting to pat…

Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Library Staff Our biggest news is, of course, our 2nd Annual Online Auction. We have 170 items worth over $14,000. Bidding begins Friday April 8 and goes through until the following Sunday, April 17. Some of the wonderful items we have up for bid are: Original artworks by John Burr, Moe Auger and Bruce McMillanGift certificates to local restaurants including Oak St. Bistro, Lord's Clam Box, Mee D Thai, El Mexicano and many moreFabulous gift baskets and swag…

Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library Staff Recent Successes: Programming is back in full swing at the library, and we have been delighted to see so many new patrons enjoying our variety of offerings, particularly in our family events. Recently, we had delightful feedback following our showing of the film "The Princess Bride," our spring themes in our weekly story times, and our Dr. Seuss Craft Kits (we sold out all 100 kits in just two days!). We also had great participation in our…

Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library Staff Latest News Pawsitive Connections: Recently, the library hosted a family event where children could paint dog and cat ornaments - one to keep and one to donate to “decorate” a local animal shelter. We printed out pictures of dogs and cats that are up for adoption at the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk and at Safe Haven Humane Society in Wells. We were blown away by how many kids just wanted to paint ornaments for the animals,…

Library Corner: Springvale

Latest News Springvale Public Library invites children to join the IditaRead Reading Challenge that runs from March 5-31, 2022.  This exciting reading program is sponsored through the Maine State Library using Beanstack.  You can start right now by logging onto www.maine.beanstack.org or downloading the Beanstack app.  In the app, search for Maine State Library, then choose Springvale a few screens later.   Follow along with the Iditarod race.  Every minute you read equals 4 miles of the route.  Each location you reach earns you a virtual badge. We will be posting…

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