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Happy Mother’s Day from BPL

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Happy Mother’s Day from BPL

Happy Mother’s Day from Bridgton Public Library!

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and maternal figures who enrich our community with their love, wisdom, and care each and every day. We are so grateful for all the ways you nurture, encourage, and inspire those around you.

We also recognize that this day can be complex in emotion for many. For those whose relationships are complicated, or who are carrying the weight of grief and loss in this season, we hold space for you. 

To all who nurture, support, and care for others in ways both big and small, this is our sign of thanks. We wish you a day filled with warmth, appreciation, and joy today and everyday. 

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our patrons, we look forward to welcoming you through our doors again this week!

Mother’s Day Book Recs

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This Mother’s Day, we’re reflecting on the many ways motherhood can be experienced—through love, loss, resilience, and everything in between.
 
Our staff has selected a few meaningful reads that explore these relationships with honesty and care:
 
-Island of Sea Women by Lisa See – a powerful story of friendship, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds
-The Lost Mother by Mary McGarry Morris – a moving portrait of hardship, strength, and a mother’s lasting presence
-Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls – a vivid account of a resilient matriarch and the life she built
-I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy – a candid and deeply personal exploration of a complicated mother-daughter relationship
-Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong – a lyrical reflection on grief, memory, and love
-A Singular Woman by Janny Scott – a thoughtful portrait of a remarkable mother and the life she shaped
-Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou – a heartfelt look at reconciliation, understanding, and the evolving bond between mother and child
 
Whether you are celebrating, remembering, or simply taking time to reflect, we hope these stories offer you connection and meaningful perspective.
 
We invite you to stop in and explore these titles and more as we approach Mother’s Day, see you soon!