December 2022 Newsletter

 Announcements: 

We will be closed on December 24, and 26 for the Christmas Holiday

We are hosting a Boot and Shoe drive to benefit the York County Shelter Program and the Sanford Police Department. Children's shoes are a very desired item. Thank you for your generosity.

We have new patron computers! They have been loaded with Windows 11, expect some growing pains.

Would you like to make some cookies for our Annual Holiday Tea? We have a signup sheet at the main desk. Cookies should be delivered to the library on Wednesday, December 21st. Thank you for helping us spread some holiday cheer!

From the Director:

 In 1906 something special happened. Susan Frost and Lillian Roberts thought that Springvale should have a place to exchange books. Indeed, 116 years later, the people of Springvale, Sanford, and beyond have joined together to make Springvale Library a unique place full of more than just books. The Springvale Library is a beating heart in this community. It's a refuge.

In your mailbox, you may receive an invitation to support the library in a financial way. Our annual appeal is our largest fundraiser of the year. I also know that it's the time of year when many organizations are making their plea. Please know that every donation, large or small, stocks or bequests matter so much to the library and are received with deep appreciation.

Thank you for being part of the Springvale Library family!

All the best that December has to offer,

Lesley Unger

Children's Programs  

 Mondays:    Baby Rhyme Time at 10:00 am ( 12/5,) 11/28)                Ages Birth –2

                        LEGO Builders at 3:30 pm (12/5) Ages 5-12

Fridays:    Story Time at 10:00 am (12/2, 12/9) Ages 3-7

Weekly Make it-Take it Crafts are available at the Main Desk. Come try something fun!

Rocking Snowman Craft Make it and Take it on Wednesday, December 14th from 2-5 pm. Come into the children's room anytime between 2-5 and make a rocking snowman. Once you learn how to make the snowman, you can create a rocking Santa, Reindeer, or Angel too! Suggested for ages 3-12. All materials are provided.

 Little Yogis will be happening on the first Tuesday of each month from 10:00-10:45 a.m. This is a yoga program for ages 3-7 and their caregivers with   Carolyn Reece. Bring a mat or a large beach towel. Expect to sign a waiver.

The Home School group will be meeting on the second Thursday (12/8) at 10:00 am. This month Linda Woodard, Director of Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, will be helping us explore the topic of habitats.

Our Annual Holiday Tea will be on Thursday, December 22 from 11-3. We invite you to come and mingle with your community and the staff of Springvale Library. We will be offering tea, Lesley's special hot chocolate, and cookies. This is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Don't forget to get yourself a big pile of books to keep you through the holiday closure.

Knit Lits is every Tuesday, from 3:00 to 4:30 in the front room. All fiber artists are welcome.

Cook the Book meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month-other than December.

Sam’s Book Group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month. On 12/7 we will be discussing Kristin Hannah's The Four Winds. We will be reading The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffengger for the January discussion.

Adult Craft of the month will be a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree! Lesley will be on Facebook Live one Thursday, December 15th to give you some tips and tricks. There are a limited number of kits available so get yours early.

Staff Picks

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Taylor Jenkins Reid *Dawn

Signal Fires Dani Shapiro *Dawn

Our Missing Hearts Celeste Ng *Dawn

Fairy Tale Stephen King *Sam and Dawn

Dreamland Nicholas Sparks *Sam

It Starts With Us Colleen Hoover *Sam and Nancy

The It Girl Ruth Ware *Lesley

Comfort and Joy Kristin Hannah *Paula

Invisible Library Genevibe Cogman *Sheila

We have a great display of Christmas books to check out, and we want to know what your favorite book of 2022 was!

Mark Your Calendars….

1/4 Sam's Book Group

1/10 Cook the Book

1/11 Fred Boyle Book Signing

1/13 Adult Craft Facebook Live

1/16 Closed for MLK Day