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!

Summer is coming, and so is Read ME

Summer is coming, and so is Read ME

We’re happy to announce we are a Read ME 2023 participating library! This summer’s featured books are Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty and Lungfish by Meghan Gilliss. Please check our calendar for ways you can participate in Maine’s statewide summer read!

Read ME is the Maine Humanities Council’s statewide summer reading program offered in partnership with Maine State Library and Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. Each year a well-known Maine author recommends two titles by lesser-known Maine authors with libraries and their patrons participating in a summer of reading and discussing the featured books.

We have several copies of each book available for checkout. Please contact us (207-647-2472 or bplreference@bridgton.lib.me.us) for more information.