While visits to most local libraries lagged behind pre-pandemic levels in 2022, librarians have developed new programs to serve the changing needs of their communities.
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Two Brunswick nonprofits receive record gifts from estate of long-time local
Curtis Memorial Library and Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT) each recently received significant bequests from the estate of long-time Brunswick resident, Wallace Pinfold, who died in November 2021. These gifts – the largest in the history of both organizations – will enhance the endowments of both the library and land trust for generations to come, according […]
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Brunswick library hosts first ‘Read-out’ of banned books
The Brunswick Library aimed to make this year’s Banned Books Week “louder” in response to a rise in censorship over the last couple years.
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Mural debate sparks panel discussion at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library will hold a panel discussion on the role of Indigenous voices in public discourse Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.
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Midcoast towns invited to free hazardous waste disposal day
Residents of Brunswick, Topsham, Harpswell, Georgetown, Bowdoin and West Bath can dispose of household hazardous waste items for free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Brunswick Public Works Department, 9 Industry Road. Paints, cleaners, batteries, oils and pesticides are among the items that can contain hazardous materials and require alternative methods […]
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Indigenous Peoples discussion will focus on local history, inclusion
Midcoast Indigenous Awareness Group will host “Many Voices: Who Gets to Tell the Story?” Sept. 28 at Curtis Memorial Library.
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Brunswick library fights censorship during Banned Books Week
Community members of all ages will share excerpts from frequently banned books during a Readout from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at Curtis Memorial Library, part of the library’s Banned Books Week programming.
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Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
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Dungeons & Dragons group brings fantasy to life at Brunswick library
Curtis Memorial Library’s Wednesday afternoon beginner Dungeons & Dragons group has been a hit, according to librarian Jocelyn Kelly.
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Get a free library card at Curtis Memorial Library
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month.