The Curtis Memorial Library lets you check out everything from blueberry rakes to bubble machines. I borrowed a cherry pitter and a juggling kit – things got messy.
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Posted inDo This, Maine, News, Outdoors
5 summer adventures your public library can help you get for free
You’ll find more than books on the shelves at many libraries in Maine.
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Posted inCommunity, News
Buxton volunteer shares her love of libraries
Alisha Chaney, a professional engineer, serves on the board of trustees at West Buxton Public Library, a former one-room school.
Posted inCommunity, News
Raymond and Casco libraries plan discussions about accessibility grants
The libraries are among 300 across the country that received funds for improving accessibility.
Posted inMaine, News
Casco library looking ahead at expansion after zoning agreement approved
The library hopes to add a ‘quiet space’ for adults to do remote work, as well as improve accessibility.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine Library Commission drops plan requiring paid directors, minimum hours
Small libraries in rural areas, many staffed by volunteers, pushed back saying there’s no way they could meet the standards. Officials still plan to consider new rules.
Posted inMaine, News
Millennials, Gen Zers take on Biddeford leadership roles as ‘Biddesance’ gets younger
Since the Nov. 4 election, several Biddeford residents under 40 have taken on key leadership positions in the city.
Posted inLetters
A slap in the face for Maine’s small-town libraries | Letter
The Maine Library Commission doesn’t seem to understand what it takes to keep many of our more endangered libraries going.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Rural Maine libraries fear loss of services if new standards are approved
A proposal would require libraries to expand hours and pay their directors to bring them into compliance and maintain certain services. Many small libraries with all-volunteer staffs say that’s impossible.
Posted inTimes Record
Rockland librarian selected for leadership development program
Librarians across New England will begin the program with a three-day retreat in Massachusetts Nov. 12-14.