May Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter

Springvale Public Library

Announcements:

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe holiday!

The 3rd Annual Online Auction was a huge success! It took so many hands and hearts to make this Auction go as well as it did. Thank you to our Sponsors, Donors, Staff, and Volunteers! We hope that you all were able to get in on the fun and get a great deal or two! If you missed it don’t worry- there’s always next year!

From the Staff:

April flew right by for us here at the library! It’s been great to walk out of the building at 7 in the evening and it still be light.

We are hard at work getting the Summer Reading Program ready. The theme this year is “All Together Now”. Our interpretation of that is kindness, compassion, and love. Adults will have a new reading challenge and some great programs. The kids are going to be doing some fun new things as well.

We had a survey a few months back about the kinds of programs that would interest our patrons. This month we will be offering one of the most requested programs titled The Wonders of Maine Wildlife. Keep an eye out for more programming that you asked for on the survey this summer.

Our wonderful volunteer gardener, Nancy L., has been getting the grounds in shape for the summer months. She and her husband donated the beautiful bench out front. Thanks to Genest Concrete for delivering it!

Children's Programs

Miss Sheila is getting ready for the Summer Reading Program. Story Times will be starting again for the big kick-off on June 12.

Make it/Take it Craft– Once a month from 2-5 in the Children’s Room. On Wednesday, May 17th we will be making Spring flowers!

Weekly Take it/Create it crafts will be available throughout the month of May. A different one each week!

Homeschool Meet-up is on break for the summer. See you in September!

Look for Miss Sheila at your school this month to tell you about the Summer Reading Program!

Adult Programs

The Wonder of Maine’s Wildlife Wednesday, May 17th at 5:30 in the community room. Linda Woodward of the Scarborough Audubon Center will be presenting a program highlighting the animals that make Maine special. We will examine Maine’s unique wildlife from monarch butterflies to moose. Also touching on Maine’s endangered species and rare visitors, like the Stellar Sea Eagle. The program will be enhanced by some mounted specimens where you will get an up-close view of some of these interesting species. Resources and ideas will be shared.

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 May 9th the group will be trying dishes from Dinner Made Simple. There will be no meeting in July or August.

Sam’s Book Group meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 in the community room. On 5/3 we will be discussing Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner. We will be reading Dark Tide: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 by Stephen Puleo for the June discussion. There will be no meeting in July.

Adult Craft of the Month Check out this nifty and quick craft of the month - Dried flower sun catchers using sticky-tack, dried flowers, and an embroidery hoop. An inexpensive craft that you can make for yourself or do with a child for Mother's Day. Quantities limited - grab your kit early in the month!

Did you know…..

that we host a Summer Music Series?!

This is the 5th summer that we have had music on our patio. We have a very diverse lineup and can’t wait to share the gift of music with you all! The full schedule will be available for viewing next month.

Check out the book display featuring books that have been made into movies or Television Series.

Staff Picks

Earth’s the Right Place for Love Elizabeth Berg *Sam and Dawn

Hello Beautiful Ann Napolitano *Dawn and Sam

Mrs. Everything Jennifer Weiner *Sam

Pineapple Street Jenny Jackson *Dawn

The Soulmate Sally Hepworth *Dawn

How I’ll Kill You Ren De Stefano *Dawn

Lock Every Door Riley Sager *Becca

The Winter Guest Pam Jenoff *Paula

Bloomsbury Girls Natalie Jenner *Paula

Mark Your Calendars…