June is full of good things

June is full of good things

We are very excited for our Summer Reading Program, All Together Now! Pick up your reading logs anytime, and start logging your reading to earn raffle tickets. The drawing will be Wednesday, August 16th. Kids reading logs and summer activity packets are available for pickup at the Youth Services circulation desk. Teen and adult reading logs will be available at either circulation desk. We look forward to sharing a summer of reading with everyone! *********************************************

The Friends of Bridgton Public Library are accepting book donations for their Annual Book Sale on Saturday, July 15th, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm.  We can currently accept 1 bag or box of books at the Circulation Desk when we are open. 

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We will be hosting several in-person workshops from the  National Digital Equity Center.  Get ready for the world ahead, where telehealth, job applications, and distance learning become part of everyone’s every day.  We are available for one-on-one Technology Help from 2-4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. This includes help with Applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program, as well as The Internet and How It Works and How to Stay Safe on the Internet. Please contact us for more information (207-647-2472 OR bplreference@bridgton.lib.me.us).

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Looking for something to do with your little ones?  Join us on Fridays for Storytime here at the Library from 10-11 am. We will have a story, a craft, and a snack to share. Our staff is happy to help caregivers and kids with their activities.

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Join us for a Poetry Reading and Workshop here in our Main Reading Room on Friday, June 16th, 6:30-7:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with other local poets and be supported and inspired. 

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We have plenty of recommended reading lists and our staff is always available and happy to talk about their favorites!  Try a new type of book, learn about a new topic, listen to an audiobook, or download an ebook. Happy Reading!

Celebrate April

Celebrate April

There is a lot to celebrate in April! Please mark your calendars:

Friends of Bridgton Public Library will be accepting book donations starting Saturday, April 15th. 

We will be hosting Poetry at BPL and Pondicherry Park on Friday, April 21st. Contact us for locations and times.

We are celebrating National Library Week with a Local Library Scavenger Hunt the week of April 23-29th. Pick up your clues today, available at either circulation desk.

And of course, we have our regular programs, including Storytime and Technology Help on Fridays. Check our calendar for more information.

Happy spring, everyone.