Library Happenings

The Library Will be Closed This Saturday, March 29

5th Annual Online Auction Coming Soon!

ONLINE PREVIEW BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 24 (more items added daily)

April 14-20th, Preview In Person April 4-19 in the Community Room

Last year's auction was a ton of fun and we're having our 5th annual one this year! We've already got so much in store for you!

If you have something you'd like to donate like gift cards, baskets, experiences, curiosities or even antiques, we had something for everyone last year! Please stop by, call, or email Lesley with any questions.

Ms. Nancy's Take It & Create It Weekly Crafts Are Back!

One of our favorite weekly things is making a craft. Grab a kit to go - and have some fun at home!

Every week there's a new craft so come in, get some books, and a Take It and Create It bag.

Sam's Book Club Wednesday, April 2 @ 5:30

Sam’s Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 in the community room. On April 2, we will be discussing The Guncle by Steven Rowley

A warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.

Kids Make It, Take It Craft Wednesday, April 16 from 2-5

Join Ms. Sheila for a fun baby chick craft. All materials will be provided. Suggested for ages 5-12.

Knit Lits Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:30

Join Dawn for this fun fiber arts group. Bring your knitting, crocheting or any other fiber art.

Cribbage Every Tuesday 1-3

We have a newly formed group that is ready to play! Every Tuesday from 1-3 in the Community Room you can watch, play or learn the game of cribbage. If you have a board or cards, feel free to bring them along! No worries if you don't; the library has some.

Cook the Book April 1 @ 5:30 (Program full - call to join waitlist)

Join Dawn and our amazing group of participants for the Cook the Book program. Come in and choose a recipe from this month's cookbook and make it to bring to the gathering. You bring your own flatware, plate, glass, etc.

It's super fun. Come sign up for your recipe today!

For those not already enrolled, please call the Library to be put on the waitlist.

We are so happy to have passes to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and the Children's Museum + Theatre of Maine. Thank you to Town Square Realty for sponsoring them!

Call or visit the Library to book your pass.

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Our Spice Library is Famous!

Have you heard about our spice library? We have 33 spices that you can "check out"! If you'd like to try a spice before you buy, come on in and get a tablespoon or what you need. We'll put the spice in a plastic cup with a lid and you can take it home to try something new. We also have a few recipes here that you can try or check out one of our 641.5 cookbooks. Click here to see list of spices in our Spice Library

Homebound? We Deliver!

Did you know that if you are homebound we are happy to deliver books, movies, or audiobooks to you? We can pick out some books or you can let us know what you'd like to read. Delivery is usually the same day and we can pick up your returns when we stop by.

This service is for the Sanford and Springvale area only.

If you have any questions at all, please call the Library at 207-324-4624.

Need Tech Help?

Call to schedule a technology help session with Lesley. If you're having trouble with Zoom, email, or anything else, we're happy to help. Should you require a little guided help, with your permission, I can log into your computer after I walk you through a short setup.

Don't let Zoom-intimidation keep you from connecting with your loved ones!

Discover Something New to Read

Not sure what to read next? Try some of these tools and search by author, title, series, or just browse around.

Novelist: https://library.digitalmaine.org/ will give you read-a-likes and ideas. When you get to Digital Maine Library from this link just scroll down to Novelist

Fantastic Fiction - Find what the next book is in a series and follow your favorite authors! (This one is a staff favorite!)

Goodreads - Meet Your Next Favorite book

Literature Map - Have an author you like, Literature Map gives you a literature cloud based on the similarity of the author you like.

What Should I Read Next - Click to find a new adventure

BookBrowse - Great discoverability tools!

StoryGraph- StoryGraph helps readers find their next read based on their mood, interests, and more!