On Display

On Display

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)

Friends of BPL Annual Book Sale Update

Friends of BPL Annual Book Sale Update

The Friends of the Bridgton Public Library did not have the Annual Used Book Sale during 2020, usually held in July, due to COVID 19.

The Friends are discussing a possible future date for this year’s sale and have found other smaller ways to make used books available for purchase to our many supporters. We have our Book Sale rack, available upstairs by the Main Circulation Desk, which is regularly restocked with hardcover, paperback, and mass paperback titles at discounted prices.

At this time we are not accepting donations, but starting April 1st, 2021 we will be able to accept donations at the Library. Please call before you bring your donations over to make sure we are open on the day you plan on coming in and that we have space for your donation.

Thank you for your understanding during this unusual period in our nation’s public health history.