October 2021 Newsletter
Springvale Public Library
 Announcements: The Library will be closed on Monday, October 11th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
 
There are only 4 concerts left in the Music on the Patio series! Join us on Friday (10/1, 10/8. 10/15, 10/22) from noon to 1 pm. Bring a lunch and enjoy some fantastic music!


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From the Staff:
The Annual Book Sale was the biggest sale we have had to date! Thank you to all the volunteers and our fundraising committee for all your hard work. We could not have pulled off this sale without you!
This month is the last of the five-book series “Mysteries by Maine Authors”. We hope that you have enjoyed the discussion group. Special thanks to our facilitator, Sarah Firth. She has done a fantastic job leading these discussions.
We have a wonderful presentation from Bob Greene this month. Mr. Greene will be talking about black history in Maine, and will even give us some insight into Sanford/Springvale’s history.
Fall is here! We will be making use of as much of the beautiful weather as we can by having our programing outside whenever possible.
Come visit us and pick up some staff picks to enjoy for those cool autumn nights. See you soon!
             
Children's Programs

Outside Story Time with Sheila Fridays at 10 am We will be meeting outside on the library lawn for a storytime geared for 2-5-year-olds. Bring a blanket and join us for movement stories, fingerplays, and parachute play. In case of inclement weather, Sheila will read stories on Facebook Live


Homeschool Meet up and Library Skills Thursdays, (10/7, 10/14) at 10 am. Our Library volunteer, Rhea McCoy, will be teaching homeschool families library skills for 6 weeks. This program is in person with masks required or on Zoom. Please contact Sheila at sdube@springvalelibrary.org for a zoom link.

Homeschool Coding Project Mondays (10/4-10/25) at 11 am. Homeschool families are invited to attend this 6-week course about learning to code using Micro:bits. Masks are required in the building. If weather permits, we can be on the patio. There will be no session on Oct. 11th. This program is funded by a Maine Public Library Grant. Please email Sheila at sdube@springvalelibrary.org for more information
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Take it –Create it The Children’s Room offers weekly take-home craft kits for kids to enjoy. Every week is something new to do! The staff loves to see all the fun creations, you can send us pictures at spl@springvalelibrary.org

TAG Teen After School Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
What does TAG mean? It stands for Teen Activity Group Ages 12 and up.
10/6 Group Escape Room
10/13 On-Demand Crafts
10/20 Pumpkin Luminaries
10/26 Halloween Candy Crafts
Adult Programs

Mysteries by Maine Authors
We are on the last book of the series brought to you by a generous grant from the Maine Humanities Council. The book, The Poachers Son by Paul Doiron will be discussed on Thursday, October 28th at 6 pm. Registration is required and is limited to 25 participants. We hope you have enjoyed this program.
 


Black History of Maine presented by Bob Greene on Wednesday, October 20th at 6 pm in the community room. It is frequently said that Maine is the whitest state in America. Yet Black people have a long history in the Pine Tree State. Slaves? Yes. But also builders, farmers, fishermen, ship captains, educators, etc. It’s that hidden history of our state that Bob Greene will reveal. Having done much research here in Springvale and Sanford, he will share his learning of our history.
 
 Knitting With Dawn every Tuesday from 3-4:30 pm in our front room as we were before the pandemic. Any handcrafters are welcome to join the fun! We are so excited to get back into a normal routine!

Cook the Book is on October 12. Join Dawn on the second Tuesday of every month (on a month-by-month basis) on the patio at 5:30 pm to try out a new cookbook. If you are new to the group, stop by or visit our website for details. If plans are changed Dawn will email the group prior to the meeting.
 
Adult Craft of the Month is a 3-D paper Acorn Squash Sculpture. Kits will be ready to be picked up on October 1st. Lesley will be on FaceBook Live to walk you through the craft on October 14th at 6 pm. Kits are limited, so don’t miss out on yours!
 
Staff Picks
Falling T.J. Newman *Sam and Dawn
 
The Wonder Test Michelle Richmond *Sam
 
Finlay Donovan is Killing It Elle Cosimano *Sam
 
Billy Summers Stephen King *Dawn
 
Her Perfect Life Hank Ryan Phillipi *Dawn
 
Friends Like These Kimberly McCreight *Dawn
 
Ripped From the Headlines! The Shocking True Stories Behind the Movies Most Memorable Crimes Harold Schechter *Becca
 
Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses Kristen O’Neal *Sheila
 
The Islam Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained *Lesley
 
The Thirteenth Tale Diane Setterfield *Paula