New Ebooks and Audio Books Added to Cloud Library
We have just added some brand new titles to cloudLibrary – as well as popular older titles. CloudLibrary allows you to read ebooks or listen to […]
New Graphic Novels for Kids
For Beginning Readers
Fly, Flutter! A Monarch Update
This week has brought a flurry of Monarch butterfly releases. Each […]
Chrysalis? Cocoon? What’s the Difference?: A Monarch Update
All of our Monarchs are in their chrysalis stage, busily rearranging their DNA into their adult form – the butterfly. We expect them to begin emerging in the early part of next week.
A great question we hear a lot is: “What’s […]
New Editions of Classic Mysteries
Do you like classic mysteries? I do!
Mystery fans may have noticed our mystery display highlighting new editions of classic mysteries. For many years, lovers of classic British […]
Chrysalises and Butterfly T-Shirts: A Monarch Update
Most of our caterpillars shed their final skin as caterpillars (larva) and have entered their chrysalis (pupa) stage. In 10-14 days, they will emerge as adult Monarch butterflies (fingers crossed!). The outside of the chrysalis is the […]
Hungry, hungry caterpillars: A Monarch Update
The Monarch caterpillars are munching away on milkweed at the Youth Services desk.
When they arrived they were the length of a fingernail. Now they’re over an inch long. Their main job right now is to grow. As their […]
New Bestseller Express Titles!
Two mysteries by Maine authors top our hold list. Are you on hold for one? If so, check the Bestseller Express shelves — it just might be […]
New Fiction
Patrons ask: how can I find out about new books? One way is by reading our blogs which feature our newest books. Another is by reading BookPage! […]
July Activities for Kids
The monarchs are coming! Monarch caterpillars will be arriving soon. Lots of other stuff is going on, too!
Insect Games and Puzzles
Monday, July 11-30, any time
Stop by the Youth Services area to play an insect game or puzzle.
Project Tuesdays
Drop in […]
READ ME Book Discussions
Every summer, Read ME encourages Maine adults to read two books recommended by a well-known Maine author. This summer, recommending author Christina Baker Kline has chosen: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk […]
New Adventures for Middle Readers
Summer is a great time for fantastic adventures. Here are seven new stories to try:
Witchlings by Claribel Ortega
Every year the witchlings are placed into covens and come into their powers as full-fledged witches. When Seven Salazar isn’t placed in one of the five […]