Ladies Weekend Out: Tea & Poetry

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Join us for Ladies Tea & Poetry with special guest Katherine Berry. Saturday, November 22, 2025 • 3:00–4:00 PM.

When the shopping bags are full and the evening sets in, step into the warm glow of the Bridgton Public Library for a peaceful hour of poetry and connection.
 
Local poet Katherine Berry will share selections from her anticipated new collection, Handfast, along with poems by the beloved Kate Kearns. Settle in with a cup of tea, light refreshments, and the company of good words and good people.
 
It’s the perfect pause to your bustling Ladies Weekend Out— a moment to breathe, listen, and let language wrap around you like a warm blanket.
 
This cozy after-hours gathering is part of Bridgton’s Ladies Weekend Out, a joyful celebration filled with fun, food, raffles, prizes, discounts, and festive holiday shopping before Thanksgiving.
 
Come warm your spirit, share a smile, and spend an afternoon where poetry meets community with this exciting event.
 
See you there, ladies!
-Your Bridgton Public Library

Celebrating World Kindness Day

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In times of challenge, kindness is more important than ever. With recent uncertainty affecting many Maine families and communities, World Kindness Day invites us to pause and remember that small acts of care can make a meaningful difference. Our strength as a community grows when we extend compassion, share what we can, and look out for one another.

Here in Bridgton and our surrounding communities, we are fortunate to have neighbors and organizations who work every day to support our community. If you’re looking for ways to get involved, please consider connecting with:

  • Bridgton Food Pantry — Donate shelf-stable groceries, offer a few hours of volunteer time, or help spread the word to those who might need support.

  • Bridgton Community Center — Participate in or assist with community programs, help at events, or simply check in with someone who could use company or encouragement.

  • Harrison Food Bank — Donate your time as a volunteer, or shop from their amazon wishlist to provide important key items they need for the upcoming holiday season.

  • Harvest Hills Animal Shelter — Kindness extends to all living beings, donate supplies, volunteer time, or even consider fostering. A little love goes a long way.

Every act of kindness—whether it’s volunteering, donating, or simply showing gentleness and patience with friends and neighbors—helps strengthen the roots of our community.

Doing Our Part: BPL’s Home Delivery Service

We know that transportation, mobility, and health concerns can make it difficult to visit the Library in person. Our Home Delivery Service is available to help bring library materials right to your door.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this service, sign-ups can be done at our circulation desk or found on our website at:
https://bridgtonlibrary.org/ → Home Delivery

Sometimes, kindness is simply helping someone stay connected—to stories, to information, and to their community in some small way. Let’s bridge that gap together.

You Are Part of This Community

On this World Kindness Day, we invite you to reflect on the acts of generosity—large and small—that shape our shared home. Offer help where you can. Ask for help when you need it. And remember that kindness multiplies when we practice it together.

Thank you for being a community that cares.

— Your Bridgton Public Library