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This page was last updated:  08/18/2008

Library events schedule
(see also Friends of the Library-sponsored events, below)                  

Book Club:
      August 25:  Mockingbird, a Portrait of Harper Lee, by Charles J. Shields
      September 22:  Mudbound, by Hilary Jordan
      October 27:  The Welsh Girl, by Peter Ho Davies

The reading and discussion group meets at 7, usually on the 4th Monday of the month, at the Library. New participants are welcome.

Children's Programs:
 Watch here and in the media for upcoming news about programs for children.
*Story Hour:*
Story hour for preschoolers, normally held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m., will not meet during the month of August.  See all you families in September.

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Calendar of Upcoming Programs
sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Unless listed otherwise, all Friends of the Library programs are held at the Library, are free, and open to the public.  We hope you enjoy our programs and thank you for your continued support.

Tues. Sept. 9th - 6:00 PM - Pizza dinner followed by the annual meeting including a slide show of the FOL year in review and short book reviews and recommendations by members.  A new reading challenge will be announced-- be among the first to get a head start on "Book Bingo".  This meeting is for Friends of the Library members only, but ----- you can join at the meeting!!!  This is an important meeting for planning the scope and direction of the Friends' activities for the coming year.  Come and be part of this community-building group.

Tues. Oct. 14th - 7:00 PM - Maritime author and Maine Maritime Museum staff member, James Nelson presenting his newest book, "George Washington's Secret Navy - How The American Revolution Went To Sea."

Sat. Nov. 22nd  - 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Christmas Decoration Workshop featuring hands-on creation of items for all age levels.  Families encouraged to attend.  Items will be on display prior to program.  Pre-registration required.  $1 per person for supplies.

Schedule of Genealogy Workshops
by Maine historian Randall Gross

     Second Monday of every month (except holidays), from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Library. Come learn how to research your own family, aspects of town history, or Maine's involvement in wider historical events such as the Civil War.

Upcoming sessions:

                   Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Dec. 8

Other upcoming Library events

Monday, August 18, 7. p.m.  Poetry Reading and Book Signing by award-winning poet Baron Wormser (see our NEWS section for lots more details)

Check our calendar often, for new activities.

If you have questions about any of our events, please contact us:   832-4484.

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