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Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Library Staff Latest News Springvale Public Library is now fine-free! After dropping late fees for two years during the pandemic, we have decided to do away with them altogether. Libraries are supposed to be places of equity, including economic equity. Owing a fine should never be a barrier to using the library, nor should a fine be punitive. We welcome any long overdue items. New England Quilts and the Stories They Tell with Pam Weeks Wednesday (2/23) at…

Library Corner: Goodall

Upcoming Events & Programs Please Note that Goodall Library will be closed on Monday February 21st, 2022 for President's Day. Valentine Craft Kits are available all month in the library front lobby, while supplies last. Each kit contains a paper craft, puzzle card, stick-on hearts, and other fun pieces to create your own valentines. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Kids Read to Dogs: Thu Feb 24th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Gain confidence in reading by sharing a story with a…

Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library Staff Upcoming Events: Book Club Interest Meeting: Monday 2/7 at 6:00pm. In person meeting for adults and teens. Interested in joining a book club? Meet with others to start your own, figuring out what you'd like to read and when you'd like to meet. The library will provide free snacks and assist with anything else the club might need. Kids Read to Dogs: Thursday 2/24 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm. In person, recommended for ages 4 and up. Our favorite furry friends from…

Library Corner: Springvale

by Springvale Library Staff Latest News There's still time to join more than 50 of our kiddos for our winter reading program, Bundle Up and Read.  Check out a themed bundle of books with activities and crafts.  Prizes include, of course, BOOKS! Our monthly book club starts February 2nd at 5:30 and will continue the first Wednesday of each month. Sam has chosen The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet and it's a fantastic read, perfect for book club. We have several copies…

Library Corner: Goodall

by Goodall Library Staff Recent Successes: Switch to Minerva: In December, the library switched over to a new catalog system and joined the Minerva Maine consortium. This means that Goodall is now connected to over 70 other libraries in the state, so you can get more materials than ever even more quickly than ever before! Visit searchminerva.maine.edu to see for yourself.Bucket Filler Bingo: Also in December, we hosted a bucket filler bingo challenge, where participants (mostly kids) could perform acts of kindness during the…

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