Me, Myself, and I: Graphic Memoirs and Autobiographies for Kids
El Deafo
by CeCe Bell
Funny and deeply heartfelt, El Deafo chronicles CeCe Bell’s hearing loss at a young age and her experiences with the Phonic Ear, a powerful and very awkward hearing aid. The Phonic Ear allows her to […]
New Fiction
Here are brand new titles we have added to the Curtis collection. Click on the title to check availability and reserve today!
New Bestseller Express Titles
Are you one of 219 people on hold for Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus? Or waiting for Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (175 holds)? Are you eager […]
In Bloom at the Library!
Just when we need them, tulips and daffodils are blooming at the library. Please come check them out!
Remember back in December when we gave away Tete-a-Tete Daffodil bulbs? We planted our own daffodils […]
Maine Authors
Maine is home to an abundance of great writers. Below are a few authors and a book they are well-known for. Click on titles to check availability and request.
Classic Fiction
Ruth Moore (1903-1989) Spoonhandle (1946)
The four Stilwells, residents of a small Maine […]
Calling 4th – 8th Graders: Vote for your Favorite Book!
Voting is open for the 2022-23 Maine Student Book Awards!
All 4th – 8th graders who have read at least three of the nominees are invited to vote at the library for their […]
Kid Activists – Fictional Stories about Kids Working for Real Change
Thirst by Varsa Bajaj
A heroic girl in Mumbai fights for her belief that water should be for everyone.
Consider the Octopus by Nora Raleigh Baskin
When chance, or fate, throws two twelve-year-olds together on board a scientific research ship at the edge […]
Sledding Birds, Crabs that Wear Hats, and Other Amazing Adaptations
These books may take five minutes to read, but they can introduce a lifetime of wonder.
Who’s Looking? How Animals See the World
by Carol Matas
A young girl and her baby sister explore the land around […]
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction sheds light on life during an earlier time. Generally, we think of historical fiction as a novel set at least 25 years in the past. Historical fiction that is about a real person is called biographical fiction. Some favorite historical fiction authors are Jennifer Chiaverini, Patrick O’Brian, Marie […]
Romance and Relationship Fiction
Are you in the mood for something upbeat and optimistic? You might want to try a romance or a relationship novel. The two genres are similar, but in a romance, the love story is the main point of the story, while relationship fiction emphasizes the importance of people’s relationships: family, […]
Artists, Authors, Dancers, and Musicians
Vibrant new picture book biographies to share with the family.
Artists
Ablaze with Color
by Jean Walker Harvey and Loveis Wise
An incredible woman who broke down barriers throughout her whole life and is now known […]
New CloudLibrary Titles
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 audio books on your own device — Android or Apple phones or tablets. Here is the link to information on our website, if […]