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Week of Monday, January 27, 2025

Motley Crew.


Top Row, left to right: Melissa Hankens, Matt Brydon, Jennifer Benham, Norfolk Island Pine :), Kelly Greenlee, Tim Donnelly, Thomas Bennett

Second Row, l-r: Emily Gray, Julia Walters, Tina Keene, Diana Fowski, Arabella Eldredge, Sally Somes

Third Row, l-r: Rachel St. Pierre, Pam Copenhagen, Stacy Mazur

Front Row, l-r: Nancy Hewett, Lisa O'Quinn, Lalla Carothers

Not pictured: Ann Beatty-Rose, Carolyn Currie and Ann Trask


Tiny Bookshelf:

Winter Reads (for cold nights)

Hunker down. Light a fire. Grab a blanket.

Pictured here:


The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke


Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice


White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi


One by One by Ruth Ware


Ghost Story by Peter Straub


A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, Anthony Marra

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Children & Teen Book Sale

Valentine-Making Station and Bake Sale, Too!

Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Books, puzzles, games for kids and teens at ridiculously low prices. And no kid can resist our Valentine-making station. We won't even mention the bake sale....


Add the Book Sale to your digital calendar.

The-Kids-Are-In-School !!! Book Group

A new book group for busy people

First Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at PML

Begins March 4.

Register to be added to the email list.


The kids are in school. You've got family stuff goin' on during weeknights and on weekends. But schooltime? Yup. That's YOUR time. Make the most of it.


You can request your copy of the book by requesting it through our library catalog. Click on the link below, request the book, then log in to your account, using your last name (username) and library card number (barcode). If you need any assistance, please contact the library. 


Title Selections and Discussion Dates:

Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati (March 4)

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo (April 1)

Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck (May 6)

Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister (June 3)

Register for this book group

Abstracts on exhibit at PML

We have a new exhibit up, and it's STUNNING. Lisa Allen's abstracts are big and bold and gorgeous. Stop by sometime to take a look.


Coming Soon: Adult Programs

THIS WEEK

Talking Trash with ecomaine

Saturday, February 1, 10 a.m.

At PML


Confused by what can and can't be recycled? (So are we!) Wonder what happens to all our trash? (Yup. Us, too!). Bea Johnson, from ecomaine, joins us to talk trash.


Add Talking Trash to your digital calendar.

REGISTER NOW

Puzzle Palooza!

Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to noon

North Yarmouth Community Center

Registration is limited and required.


It's time to register your team of 4 for PML's annual puzzle race. Be the first team to complete a 500-piece puzzle.

Registration deadline: Feb. 12

Register a Team of 4

Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes

Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m.

Virtual via Zoom

Register for the Zoom link.


The popular statewide virtual social meetup is back!


People need people. Let's connect in an easy way, with other people who would also like to connect. No pressure to impress. No political agenda. Even better, it can be done at home, with a blanket on your lap, because this is a virtual conversation.


Join us for Big Conversations in 10 Short Minutes, a library collaborative virtual meetup with people in Maine. Click here to find out more and to register.

Margaret Horton: Young Emerging Author

Saturday, February 8 at 10 a.m. at PML


Margaret Horton is one of this year’s Telling Room Young Emerging Authors. Margaret will be at PML to read from her book and talk with Jude Marx,Telling Room's lead teacher, about writing, inspiration and how it feels to be an author.


Copies of the book will be available for purchase for those who are interested.


Margaret Horton is a junior at Baxter Academy and lives in Cumberland.


Add this Author Talk to your digital calendar.

Pihcintu: Multinational Girls Chorus

A PML Concert Series Performance

Saturday, February 15 at 11 a.m.

North Yarmouth Community Center

NOTE:

The start time of this concert is at 11 a.m.


Pihcintu is chorus of young women from Cambodia, China, Congo, El Salvador, Egypt, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Viet Nam, British West Indies, and Zambia. They (and their music) touch the hearts of all who hear them!


Add this concert to your digital calendar.

Mark your calendar for these big events


Story-Sharing Supper with Community Plate

Saturday, March 22, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

At North Yarmouth Community Center

Registration opens in February


Russell Kaback: 25044

A Solo Musical Story based on the life of his grandfather

Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Greely Center for the Arts

More information coming soon.

News from Youth Services

Kids, through age 11

For Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Little Roots Family

In partnership with 317 Main Community Music Center

First Monday of the month, October - May

11 a.m. (after Kiddie Gym)

At North Yarmouth Community Center

Next meet: Monday, February 3

Simple songs, rhymes, and movement activities for kids ages 0 - 5 years with caregivers.

No registration required.


Add it to your digital calendar.

Tuesday Storytime

Babies and Toddlers:

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers (Ages 3 to 5):

Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

At PML

No registration required.


Wednesday Storytime

in the Community Room at North Yarmouth Community Center

Ages 0-5

Wednesdays at 11 a.m. (after Kiddie Gym)


Stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and more with Melissa.

Little Makers

2nd and 4th Thursdays

10:30-11 a.m. Age 0-5.

Drop-in format. No registration required.


Let's get messy! Art is about the process, not the product. Let's explore different materials, experiment, and play! Join Melissa on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month (holidays excepted) to let loose and create. Please wear clothing appropriate for messy play. 


Add Little Makers to your digital calendar.

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Baby & Toddler Hangouts

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

10 a.m. Age 0-3.

No registration required.


Kids ages 0-3 and caregivers, come hang out in our activity room and enjoy all it has to offer. We have a play kitchen, dolls, puzzles, duplos, and a train table. So much to do! This is a low-key time for both kids and caregivers to socialize and connect. No registration required. Just drop in!

For Kids Up to Age 12

Lego Contest

Submissions due: Tuesday, February 18 – Tuesday, February 25

Voting: Wednesday, February 26 – end of day Saturday, March 8.

Grades preK–5

Lego creations will be on display in the Kids' Room, and ballots will be available for the public to vote.


Get creative for our annual LEGO contest!


Rules: Original work. No kits. Use your own LEGOS or use LEGOS from the library's collection.


Builds must not exceed a 15" by 15" base.


New this year: If you wish, you may use PML's LEGO supply for the contest. Our LEGO buckets will be out and available for use the whole week of February 18 (please help us out with this by making sure your workspace is tidy when you are finished). We will break down your creation and return the LEGOS to our collection after the contest and voting end.


A small prize will be awarded to the 3 favorites in each age category: grades preK-1; grades 2-3; grades 4-5.


Put Lego Contest on your digital calendar.




Read to Nora

For kids up to grade 5

At PML

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.: 2/12, 3/12

Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.: 2/8, 3/1, 3/29

Register by appointment.


Nora is as sweet as they come, and can't wait to meet you and listen to a story! Bring a book to read or choose one from our collection. Because what is better than reading to a therapy dog?!


Fifteen-minute timeslots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Make an appointment to read to Nora

Lego Free-Build

Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.

Grades PreK–5

Drop-in format. No registration required.


Free build with friends using PML's large collection of Legos. We will meet at the long tables near Luna's terrarium. Creations will be displayed at the library for one week.


Add Legos to your digital calendar.

Drop-In Chess with Jay

Tuesdays

4 to 5 p.m.

Grades K-5

At PML


New to the game of chess, or looking to sharpen your skills? Join us for a fun and relaxed group for kids interested in chess. No registration required.


Add Chess to your digital calendar.

Trading Card Meetups

Thursdays

4 to 5 p.m.

Grades K-8

At PML


Bring your Pokemon, Magic, baseball, football, soccer (etc., etc.) cards to show and trade with friends. We can't promise that there will be others with your type of trading card, but you may learn about something new! Drop in format. No registration required.


Add these meetups to your digital calendar.

Call for snacks for hungry kids

Kids and teens are hungry after school. PML Youth and Teen Services likes to be able offer kids and teens a snack and a drink when they come to the library to hang out or participate in our after-school groups.


We gratefully accept individually wrapped, nut-free snacks, cans of seltzer, and mini bottles of water to help fight off the hangries. Take a look at our Amazon Wish List for ideas of snacks that have been popular, and have them delivered right to the library: https://a.co/dJjAgNQ

Thank you!

News from Teen Services

Teens, Ages 12 – 19

Find information about our teen programs on the teen page of our website.

Sign up for a PML teen newsletter


Did you know PML now has a monthly e-newsletter just for teens in grades 6-12? Find out the latest information about teen happenings, programs, and volunteer opportunities.


Teen emails preferred. I promise not to spam your teen's inbox!

Sign up for the teen newsletter

Registration deadline is Wednesday

Introduction to Tarot 

for High Schoolers

For teens in grades 9-12

Thursdays, February 6, 13, & 27, and March 6

6:30-8 p.m. in the Teen Room

Registration is required.

Register by Wednesday, January 29


Are you curious about tarot cards but don't know where to start? Explore the archetypes, symbolism, and meanings of the Major Arcana.


You'll learn not just the meanings of the cards, but build a foundation to start thinking tarot by seeing how it connects to all of the people, places, and things in our lives.

Meet your teacher: Morrisa Higer (Mo), is a professional tarot reader. She is excited to teach you! 


This is a 4-week program. In order to get the most out of the workshops, it is preferred that teens who sign up have availability for all or most of the scheduled weeks.

Registration is required.

Register for Tarot

Loosely Bound

A (very) relaxed book group for high schoolers

Saturday, February 1

9 a.m. In the Teen Room


Loosely Bound is starting to spin our wheels about creating a book-related podcast. Interested in helping us figure out logistics, format, etc...? Come say hi at our next meet.


Our book this month (highly anticipated by many current book group members) is Prom Babies by Kekla Magoon.


From the publisher: "This compelling, multi-generational novel chronicles the stories of three teen girls who become pregnant on prom night. Eighteen years later, their three babies, now high school seniors, are headed to prom and facing their own set of complicated issues and questions."

Need a copy of the book? Sign in to your library account on Minerva and put it on hold. You'll get a copy lickety-split! 

New faces always welcome.


Put Loosely Bound on your digital calendar.

Lit Loot!

Register by the 21st of the month for the next month's loot.


Lit Loot is a book subscription bag for teens in grades 6-12.


Register and complete a short survey by the 21st of the month. Lit loot bags will be available for pickup on the Grab-n-Go shelf at the library on/after the first of the following month.


What's in the bag, you ask?

Each Lit Loot bag will have 2 library books based upon the preferences indicated in your survey and a selection of small goodies to keep. Return the books and bag by the due date, and keep the goodies.


**You *must* fill out a registration form for each month you wish to participate in Lit Loot.**

Register for Lit Loot

In the Community


Public Forum in North Yarmouth addresses open space

Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

North Yarmouth Community Center


The North Yarmouth Open Space Planning Committee is holding a public forum next Wednesday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the North Yarmouth Community Center. We're asking North Yarmouth residents to come share their thoughts about open space priorities for the town and learn about the committee's mission and plans for creating an open space plan.

Bits and Bobs: Reminders and Such

Weekly offerings for adults

Mah Jongg (American-Style)

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at PML


Knitting

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at PML


Mah Jongg (Asian-Style)

Thursdays at 4 p.m. at PML


PML Striders Walking Group

Thursdays at 9 a.m.

Our winter meetup location is at Cumberland Fairgrounds. Email Kelly for details: kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com


Classic Games

Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. at PML

Mexican Train, Rummikub, Flinch, Sequence, Parcheesi & more. They are happy to teach (or learn) new games.


Bridge

Fridays at 1 p.m. at PML

Cookbook Club

Second Mondays, 5:30 to 7 p.m., September - June

Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, No. Yarmouth


Have you heard about our cookbook club? Share the joy of a new or favorite recipe with others. Every month features a different cookbook that we all cook from. Prepare your dish at home, then bring it to the meeting. We'll enjoy the food together. New members are welcome.


The cookbook sits on Kelly's desk at the library. Stop by to take a look and claim your recipe.

Movies are available on cloudLibrary!

PML patrons now have access to a wide variety of video content, including movies, documentaries, and series. Fans of BBC will find lots of content available to enjoy. 


Log into your cloudLibrary account with your library card number to access this new and exciting service! Audio and e-books, digital comics, and a newly launched Kids Mode are also ready for you to explore: https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/


Let us know what you think!

Now you can book a passport appointment online

PML is a passport acceptance facility, offering services by appointment only. To learn more about the service and to book an appointment, check out our website.

Podcast Discussion Group meets monthly

If you're into podcasts (or if you'd like to get into podcasts), we've got the group for you. It's like a book group, but for podcasts!


Podcast Brew Crew

First Thursdays at Well & Good Brewing at 6:30 p.m.

Reach out to Kelly to get on the email list and to learn what podcasts we're listening to.

Book Group News

PML Afternoon Book Group


The group meets last Thursdays at 11a.m. or 3 p.m., September–May. Choose the time that best suits your schedule. NOTE: November and December dates have been changed to accommodate holidays. Dates are listed below.


Sign up to receive email updates on books we're reading and upcoming meetings. FMI, contact Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.


January 30

North by Brad Kessler


The February–May lineup is coming soon!

Social Topics in Lit Book Group 

This evening book group explores topics of social interest in adult (and some YA)) fiction and nonfiction. What does that mean? Race, equity, poverty, addiction, gender, sexuality, women's issues, etc. You get the idea.


The group meets at PML the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., October - June. New members welcome. Contact Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.


Here's what we're reading and the discussion dates:


February 12

Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward


The March–June lineup is coming soon!

Saturday Morning Book Chat

First Saturdays at 10 a.m. at PML


A Saturday morning book group with Stacy. Our newest book group. We're building this one, so we ask that you register.


Here's the reading list and discussion dates for the late winter/spring:


February 1

Ahab's Wife by Sena Jeter Naslund


March 1

The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai


April 5

Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina


May 3

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers


June 7

I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger


Contact Stacy at smazur@cumberlandmaine.com.

We have State Park Passes and Museum Passes

(Courtesy of the Friends of PML) 


Each pass is unique and offers its own set of discounts and terms of use. You can find details on all of the passes on the Museums and Park Passes page of our website. Please note that we are only able to give one pass per day per museum. 


The following museum and cultural sites are included in our Museum Pass Program:

  • Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (Portland)
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay)
  • Farnsworth Art Museum (Rockland)
  • Maine Maritime Museum (Bath)
  • Maine Wildlife Park (Gray)
  • Portland Museum of Art (Portland)
  • Maine State Parks Vehicle Pass


Ask at the circulation desk or visit our website for more information.

Recordings available on our website


Did you know that you can watch recordings of some of our virtual programs? We don't always record what we offer, but sometimes we do. You can find recordings of some of our most recent events on our website: https://www.princememorial.org/recordings/


What you'll find:

  • Genealogy Beyond Ancestry.com
  • Right-Wing Populism in Europe
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence
  • Maine's Changing Bird Populations
  • Understanding & Preparing for Coastal Maine's Extreme Weather
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Food Forest Design
  • From Africa to Maine series
  • Gardening for Wildlife Habitat
  • Your Fuel-Efficient Home
  • Invasive Pests
  • Power in Aging
  • Southern Maine Trails: 10 Great Trails
  • Invasive Plants with Gary Fish, Maine's state horticulturist
  • Native Journey: A Conversation with Barry Dana
  • Climate Courage and Mental Health with Dr. Anne Hallward
  • Archaeology of Casco Bay, Parts 1 & 2
  • Coyote: America's Song Dog
  • A Trash & Recycling Primer from ecomaine
  • The ChangeMaker Series (1 and 2)
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Fully tagged CLYNK bags are available in the Friends of PML book sale room. All proceeds from donated bottles benefit the Friends of PML. Thank you!

Check out the ongoing book sale at PML

The Friends of Prince Memorial Library holds a book sale all year in the hallway to the right of the circulation desk. Great books (like new!) and puzzles for super low prices. We are always restocking the shelves, so stop by frequently. Proceeds benefit programming at Prince Memorial Library.


For more ways to support The Friends of PML, check out their website.

The Friends of PML gladly accepts donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles (up to 2 small boxes or 2 shopping bags at a time), which are in good to excellent condition. Items for all ages are welcome.


The following are not accepted: Encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, Bibles, VHS Tapes, outdated self-help or medical advice books, reference, technology or computer books, books which are written in, torn, moldy, musty, water or smoke damaged.


Please do not place donations in the Book Drop as space is limited for patrons' items. Bring donations into the library.

Thank you!

Contact Us:

207-829-2215

library@cumberlandmaine.com

princememorial.org


Library Hours:

Tuesday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday and Monday: CLOSED


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Thomas Bennett

Director

tbennett@cumberlandmaine.com


Stacy Mazur

Assistant Director

smazur@cumberlandmaine.com


Kelly Greenlee

Community Outreach Librarian/Newsletter Editor

kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com


Jennifer Benham

Youth & Teen Services Librarian

jbenham@cumberlandmaine.com