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We’re Launching 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Launching on September 12! We're excited to invite Curtis Library [...]
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Butterflies in the Children’s Garden
All of our Monarch butterflies have emerged and been released [...]
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It’s Chrysalis time…
All of our Monarch caterpillars have pupated! They have shed [...]
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2026-27 Maine Student Book Award Nominees
So many good books! Fourth through eight graders who read [...]
4th-8th Graders – Vote Now for Your Favorite Maine Student Book Award Nominee!
Voting is open for the 2025-26 Maine Student Book Awards. [...]
Getting Started with the Apsen Discovery Kids Catalog
Everything in the Kids Catalog is part of Curtis' children's [...]
The Monarchs Are Here!
Can you spot two Monarch caterpillars in this photo? They [...]
Kids Summer Reading Begins June 23!
Yay! Summer is right around the corner! Get ready to [...]
2025-26 Maine Student Book Award Nominees
The 2025-2026 MSBA books have something for everyone! Fourth through [...]
Hoops Wins the Maine Student Book Award
Hoops by Matt Tavares is the Maine Student Book Award [...]