February 2023 Newsletter

 Announcements: We will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Tax forms will be in the lobby as they become available. We can also print forms from the IRS website for you. Copies are $0.25 per page.

 If we must close due to inclement weather you can find the announcement on the local Maine news channels, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to follow us on social media sites for all the latest information. 

From the Staff: We are really in the winter season now, and we could not be more excited to see the snowshoes getting a great workout! If outdoor winter activities are not your thing we have plenty of puzzles to occupy your time.

This month we have a great display for you in celebration of Black History month. There are also

African American authors featured as well.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 17-20. This is a great family activity! We will have our birding backpacks available for your use.

There are lots of great things to do this month at the library. Come visit us soon!

Children's Programs  

 Mondays:    Baby Rhyme Time at 10:00 am    Ages Birth –2

                        LEGO Builders at 3:30 pm Ages 5-12

Fridays:         Story Time at 10:00 am Ages 3-7

Make it/Take it Craft– Once a month from 2-5 in the Children’s Room. February 8th is a Valentine's Craft

Bundle Up and Read! Winter Reading Program began on January 3rd and will run until March 4th for ages 2-13. Finish 3 bundles to earn a special prize and a book. Each bundle has books, puzzles, activities, and more!

Homeschool Meet-up is the second Thursday of each month from 10-11 am. On February 9th Linda Woodward, Director of Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, will guide us on a Sanford Trail trek to learn about habitats and observe wildlife.

March 9th will be Library skills. 

 We're Curious About What You're Interested In! 

​As we plan adult programs for the next year or so, we'd like to hear from you to see what you're interested in. Please check our website for the survey or fill a paper form out at the Library. Please check all programs that you could see yourself attending. Feel free to add any comments at the bottom of the survey, too. ​It should only take a couple of minutes to complete and we appreciate your time in doing so.

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 in the community room at 5:30 pm. On February 14th, the group will be trying dishes from Food Between Friends.

Sam’s Book Group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30. On 2/1 the book to be discussed is The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. March's book is How Lucky by Will Leitch and will be available to pick up after the discussion.

Adult Craft of the month is a paint on canvas with pencil erasers. Lesley is growing the love this month with this fantastic kit! She will be on Facebook on Thursday, February 9th at 6 pm with all the tips and tricks. This would make a wonderful Valentine's gift!

Did you know…..

That we offer home delivery for those who are homebound and need library services. We can pick out some books for you and pick up any that you need to return. Call us for details.

Staff Picks

Spare Prince Harry *Sam and Dawn

Poster Girl Veronica Roth *Sam

A Hard Day for a Hangover Darynda Jones *Sam

Self-Portrait with Nothing Aimee Pokwatka *Sheila

Early Riser Jasper Fforde *Sheila

The Villa Rachel Hawkins *Dawn

All the Broken Places John Boyne *Dawn

The Drift C.J. Tudor *Dawn

Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook Lisa Steele *Lesley

Mark Your Calendars….

3/1 Adult craft kits available

3/1 Sam's Book Group

3/14 Cook the Book

Date to be announced....The Annual Online Auction is coming this Spring!