Adult Winter Reading Bingo Starts Tomorrow!
Winter Reading Challenge January 14-April 6, 2026
Thanks for joining us with our 2026 Winter Adult Reading BINGO!
- Complete any five reading activities in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to create a BINGO.
Our library catalog has gotten an update to bring you a better online browsing experience!
Curtis Memorial Library is excited to announce that we have a new way to search for books, electronic resources, events and more! This is a powerful new system designed to revolutionize how our patrons explore, manage and engage with library materials and programs.
Aspen Discovery will bring together all […]
Curtis Blooms! Native Seed Giveaway
Start Maine Native Seeds at Home!
We invite you to start native seeds now and in the Spring, you will have plants to set out in your garden. Native seeds need a long winter to germinate. The seeds need to be exposed to the elements, yet protected, so starting […]
Every community can share things
There are many ways to share
A Library of Things may or may not be a great fit for your local library, but every community can share things! Here at CML our Library of Things (LOT) was made possible by and continues to evolve due to a huge team effort: leadership […]
Getting Started with the Apsen Discovery Kids Catalog
Everything in the Kids Catalog is part of Curtis’ children’s or teen collections:
If the green “On the Shelf” button is there when you find a book in the catalog, […]
Creative Hive is Buzzing
Over the past 6 months, the team at the Curtis Memorial Library has been working on a new space for patrons of the library. We have created a space, the Creative Hive, which will allow the community to explore, create and imagine. The vision […]
Fall Reading Challenge 2025
Curtis Memorial Library will be hosting an Fall Reading Challenge starting October 1st!
Details of the 2025 Fall Reading Challenge
Start:
We will begin the challenge on October 1st. Starting October 1st, participants can pick up a Adult Reading challenge sheet at the First Floor Welcome Desk or the […]
Looking for MORE Things?
Share items throughout our community, from the Curtis Library of Things, and beyond. When we all share tools, we get access to more things, experiences, and opportunities. Join us! Borrow, Rent and Cooperate to join our sharing ecosystem.
Borrow tools from like-minded friends, groups or organizations who choose to […]
Mystery and Fiction: Now Shelved Together for Easier Browsing
Good news for readers who love getting lost in a good story—whether it’s a twisty whodunit, a fast-paced thriller, or a heartfelt family drama. To make browsing simpler and more enjoyable, we’re bringing our mystery collection into the main fiction shelves.
Why the change? Over the years, […]
The Monarchs Are Here!
Can you spot two Monarch caterpillars in this photo?
They were tiny when they arrived last week. Since then, they’ve been munching on Common and Swamp Milkweed and growing fast.
As they grow, their bodies will become too large […]
Kids Summer Reading Begins June 23!
Yay! Summer is right around the corner! Get ready to read, create, and play. Pick up Summer Reading Game Boards any time starting Monday, June 23rd.
Summer reading is for everyone! All ages through grade 5 – readers and pre-readers are welcome. Kids going into grades 6 & up are invited […]
Tough Topics
Things you may want to know, but might not want to ask.
We are here to help you find the right book, resource or community organizations to help you when you need it. We have created this list of Topics and Resource List to help you! Remember, the Help Desk is […]