We Have Park Passes!

Discover Maine with Your Library Card!
 
Spring has arrived and getting out and enjoying family time is just the fix we need to enjoy the beauty of the season.
 
Did you know that Bridgton Public Library & the Chickadee Consortium offer museum and park passes to cardholders? Whether you have a Bridgton Public Library card or a card from any of our partners in the Consortium, you can enjoy discounted or free admission to some wonderful destinations across Maine.
 
Some of our passes include:
-Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine – Half-price admission
-Portland Museum of Art – Free admission for two adults
-Rufus Porter Museum – Free family admission
-Maine Wildlife Park – Discounted admission available for up to seven people
-USM Southworth Planetarium – Free admission for up to six people
-Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens – Free admission for two adults and their children
 
We are limited to one free/discount per day for each attraction, so reservations are recommended to ensure availability. Simply let us know which pass you’d like and the date you plan to visit, and you can pick it up anytime beforehand.
It’s a wonderful way to explore Maine, spend time with family and friends, and make the most of your library card. Stop by or give us a call to reserve your pass today.
 
We look forward to helping you plan your next Maine excursion!
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and to celebrate we’re highlighting stories that explore identity, resilience, history, family, and belonging. From powerful memoirs and sweeping historical fiction to intimate reflections and imaginative fantasy, these titles invite readers into deeply personal and far-reaching experiences:
 
Some of our Featured Titles Include:
• On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
• Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
• Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford
• Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
• Peony in Love by Lisa See
• Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
 
We hope these stories encourage reflection, connection, and curiosity—not only this month, but all year long. Stop by the library to explore the display today!