Author: Communications

Join us at Bridgton Public Library for a special Donation Day at the Book Shed on April 25th from 11AM to 2PM—a wonderful opportunity to share your love of reading while giving back to your community.

We warmly welcome your gently used books, which play an important role in sustaining the library services and programs so many of us rely on and enjoy. From storytimes and youth programming to lifelong learning opportunities and community events, your donations help keep these offerings vibrant and accessible to all.

Each book you contribute becomes part of something bigger. Donations collected throughout the year support our much-anticipated annual Book Sale, generously organized by the Friends of Bridgton Public Library. This beloved event not only brings readers together but also raises essential funds that go directly back into the library—helping us grow our collections, enhance our programs, and continue serving as a welcoming space for connection and discovery.

As you do a bit of spring cleaning or make room on your shelves for new reads, consider setting aside books to donate. Whether it’s a well-loved novel, a children’s favorite, or a nonfiction title ready for a new reader, your contributions truly make a difference.

We hope you’ll stop by the Book Shed, say hello, and be part of this ongoing effort to support the library and the community we’re so proud to serve.

We’ll see you there!

 

As April begins, we’re looking ahead with excitement to one of our favorite celebrations of the year—National Library Week (April 19–26). It’s a time to recognize the vital role libraries play in our lives and to celebrate the joy of reading, learning, and community connection.

Here at Bridgton Public Library, we’re especially thrilled to celebrate alongside our partner libraries in the Chickadee Library Consortium: Raymond, Casco, Naples, and Harrison. Together, we are more than individual libraries—we are one shared resource, working collaboratively to serve and strengthen our surrounding communities. Whether you’re browsing the shelves in Bridgton, attending a program in Naples, or discovering something new through one of our partner libraries, your library experience extends far beyond a single building.

National Library Week is the perfect opportunity to explore all that your library card can do. From borrowing books, movies, and more, to accessing digital resources, attending programs, and connecting with others, our libraries are here to support curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning in every form.

Throughout the month, we’ll be inviting you to celebrate with us in meaningful (and fun!) ways. Share your favorite library memories with us in our special scrapbook stations, discover a new author, visit us or a neighboring library, or simply spend a little extra time enjoying the spaces and services that bring our communities together.

At the heart of it all, this celebration is about you—our patrons. Your stories, your questions, your creativity, and your presence are what make our libraries vibrant and welcoming places. We’re so grateful to be part of your lives, and we can’t wait to celebrate together.

Here’s to libraries, community, and the many ways we learn and grow—together. 

-Your Bridgton Public Library