Bridgton Public Library

On Display

03/16/202103/16/2021adminCommunity / Creative Resources / FYI

We have some wonderful artists here in Bridgton!

Ruth Boisvert has created Literary Feltations, currently on display at Gallery 302, and has loaned one special set to display at Bridgton Public Library as well.

”I’ve always loved reading. I still have many of my childhood books and vivid memories of many of the various characters. I was thrilled that my two sons loved books and storytime as much as I did. I am happy that I was able to bring some of my favorites to life.

These creations are sculptures and are not suitable as a child’s toy. Some are gently posable.

Needle felting is the process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. When you felt wool, you are agitating the fibers so that they bond together creating a solid, dense fabric.

My process involves building a wire armature and then building the structure and mass. These sculptures take 8 to 16 (or more) hours to complete depending on complexity, textures, etc.

I will be donating 5% of my sales from this show to the Bridgton Public Library.”

For more information on the full display or gallery hours, please contact Gallery 302 (207-647-2787)

Thinking Ahead to Better Days

01/16/202101/16/2021adminActive Citizens / Community / Event / Fundraising / FYI

Okay, so the weather outside right now is definitely winter… but spring and summer will eventually be here. The Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Road Race Committee has been working hard to plan ahead for this local, awesome, annual event. Summer just would not be summer without this town-wide event held every year on the Fourth of July.

You can find the 2021 Bridgton 4 on the Fourth Road Race registration link and other race information on the race’s website: https://www.fouronthefourth.com

or use the following link to go directly to the registration form: https://www.raceentry.com/races/bridgton-4-on-the-fourth-/2021/register

This race raises money for the Library and other local nonprofits. There is a Kids Run as well as the regular 4-mile course. What I love most about this event is that there are the people who run hard, the people who run, and then the people who just want to get outside and support their local community and be part of something really great and fun. It really is the best time you can have, and we hope to see you on July 4th, 2021!