Week of Monday, May 6, 2024 | | |
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Top left: Christy Gardner, founder of Mission Working Dogs gave us a fantastic presentation about the work she does to train service and therapy dogs.
Above: Lisa (left) and Diana couldn't let the dogs leave the library without giving them some love. Bottom left: Doug and Ranger were stars of the show, of course.
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Sneak peek at what's in this newsletter:
Tiny Bookshelf: Reader Recommended
Messages:
We have a Seed Library
Changes in the DVD section
An Irish music jam session
Save the date for Summer
Reading Kickoff
PPH Photos of the Year
State Park Passes are back
Three new recordings
PML's cookbook club
Adult Programs:
Stabilizing our Coastlines
Hunger Hill Author Talk
PML Concert Series
Local Climate Action
Opportunities
Pride & Prejudice
Youth Services:
Read to Fergus; Kids Chess
Storytimes, Pokemon, and more
Teen Services: A PML teen newsletter; Pride & Prejudice; OUTSpoken is back!; a book group for teens; Lit Loot; Chess for Teens, and more
Community News
Bits and Bobs and Reminders from your friendly neighorhood library.
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Tiny Bookshelf:
Reader Recommended
| We love to talk books, and we collect your recommendations, gathered over the course of time, over a series of conversations. Here are a few that you, our dear community, recommend. | |
Pictured here:
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
The Watchmaker's Daughter by Larry Loftis
North Woods by Daniel Mason
Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
Matrix by Lauren Groff
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Introducing PML's Seed Library!
We've put out a selection of locally-sourced (mostly native) seeds, available for cardholders to take and plant. No checkout required. No need to return anything*. It's a pretty simple concept that we hope our community will enjoy and use.
*We do ask that you share the bounty of your harvest with people that you love. Spread joy! Plant seeds!
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Headsup: Our DVD collection is changing just a bit
We've split our DVD collection into two sections: Series and Movies. We hope this makes browing for DVDs easier for you. You'll find each section on either side of the windows at the back of the library.
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Community Irish jam session follows our next concert
Shannon Heaton (Irish flute) will be with us on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. for a PML Concert Series Concert (see details under "Adult Events" below). Following the concert at 11 a.m., Shannon will lead a community Irish session at a nice, moderate pace with standard jigs and reels. Bring your flutes and fiddles, and play along with the tunes you know ... and hang out to the chat in between sets. Spread the word to all of your musician friends.
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Save the date!
Summer Reading Kickoff Event
Saturday, June 8
1 to 3 p.m.
On the back lawn of PML
Live music with The Ragtime Destroyers, reading raffle tickets and lanyards, lawn games, ice cream from Toots, a kids book sale, and more.
Add the kickoff to your digital calendar
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Last chance to check out the Press Herald 2023 Photos of the Year Exhibit
Stop by to take a look at this moving exhibit, on display through until May 10
Joy, sadness, melancholy, beauty. All are on display in our Prince Room, with the annual traveling Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram 2023 Photos of the Year exhibit. Do make sure to read the descriptions that accompany each photo. They give a bit of a back story to the photographers' experiences taking each photo.
| Photo by Derek Davis, Staff Photographer, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram |
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State Park Passes are back!
Thanks to the amazing Friends of Prince Memorial Library, we have 5 State Park Passes available for checkout. To get all the details on how to use the pass and on all of the park and museum passes available with your library card, visit our website at https://www.princememorial.org/museumandparkpasses/
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Cookbook Club
Second Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
North Yarmouth Community Center (Community Room)
Sign up by claiming a recipe (details below)
Have you heard about our cookbook club? Discover new recipes and share them with others.
For our May 13 meetup, we're cooking from two books from the Ina Garten collection (Make It Ahead and Cooking for Jeffrey). Kelly's got the cookbooks on her desk. If you'd like to join us, stop by to take a look and claim a recipe.
Prepare your dish at home, then bring it to the meeting. We'll enjoy the food together then chat about what worked or didn't work. New members are welcome.
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Natural Solutions to Stabilizing Our Coastlines
Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom. Registration is required.
Learn about the role of nature-based coastal resilience solutions in combatting the effects of climate change in our communities.
A representative of the Climate Ready Casco Bay project will talk about the process for developing a collaborative regional resilience plan to mitigate flood risks and manage erosion. This joint project, facilitated by the Greater Portland Council of Governments and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, is focusing on 11 Casco Bay communities, including Chebeague Island and Cumberland. We'll also hear from an expert in ecological restoration and coastal stabilization projects about his extensive on-the-ground experience helping land trusts, conservation commissions, and private landowners.
Sara Mills-Knapp works to position Greater Portland Council of Governments as a regional and statewide leader in climate-change mitigation, adaptation and resilience.
Seth Wilkinson is a certified ecological restoration practitioner and president of Wilkinson Ecological Design.
Offered in partnership with Chebeague and Cumberland Land Trust and Sustainable Cumberland, ME.
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THIS WEEK
Hunger Hill
An Author Talk with Philip C. Baker
Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.
In-person at PML
No registration required.
In this exciting crime thriller set in Portland, Maine, Detective Basil Keene must solve the murder of the unlikeable butcher of Hunger Hill. The cast of characters ranges from the sinister Russian, Silk Rhenko, to the charming Eileen Mack, an underaged bartender to oligarch Fyodor Umarov, the mastermind behind an underground scheme of money laundering and human trafficking.
Philip C. Baker has traveled on five continents and driven over a million miles. He managed a drill rig in Nevada, prospecting for gold. He searched for precious metals in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. He has sold sporting goods and wheels and snow and ice removal equipment in New England. Hunger Hill is his first novel.
Add this Author Talk to your digital calendar.
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Shannon Heaton: Irish Flute
A PML Concert Series Performance
Saturday, may 18 at 10 a.m.
North Yarmouth Community Center
No registration required. Free!
Boston-based Irish flute player/singer Shannon Heaton has performed and taught on four continents. In her duo with guitarist Matt Heaton and with her Irish Music Stories podcast, Shannon has made Irish traditional music accessible and welcoming for many. She received a 2016 Artist Fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and was twice named Live Ireland’s Female Artist of the Year. She is s a wildly creative teacher, prolific composer, and a warm and inviting performer.
Following the concert, Shannon will lead a community Irish session at a nice, moderate pace with standard jigs and reels. Bring your flutes and fiddles, and play along with the tunes you know ... and hang out to the chat in between sets.
Add this concert to your digital calendar.
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Local Climate Action Opportunities for Anyone
Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m.
In-person at PML
No registration required.
At Cumberland Town Hall, Council Chambers
Join representatives of the Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust, Cumberland Lands and Conservation Commission’s Sustainability Subcommittee, Chebeague Climate Action Team, and Greely High School to learn about how these groups plan and collaborate to make our communities more resilient to climate change. The presenters will also discuss ways community members can join in these efforts.
Speakers:
Penny Asherman (CCLT), Denny Gallaudet (Cumberland Sustainability Subcommittee and MSAD51 School Board), Maya Shyevitch (Chebeague Climate Action Team), Tommy Leggatt-Barr (Greely High School)
Part of the Weathering Climate Change Series and offered in partnership with CCLT, Cumberland Lands and Conservation Commission’s Sustainability Subcommittee, and the Chebeague Climate Action Team
Add Local Climate Action to your digital calendar.
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Pride & Prejudice 2.0
Diversity, Visibility and Progress
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
In-person at PML
No registration required.
For Adults and Teens
Christine Caulfield (MaineTransNet) critically examines the largely invisible contributions of LGBTQIA+ people in history. Who are some of these important contributors? What is the science behind the very human elements of pride and prejudice? Why should we consider human advancement when we reconsider long-held biases?
This short presentation will be followed by discussion. Teens and adults are welcome.
Christine Caulfield is a volunteer for MaineTransNet, a retired public high school teacher, and a past nominee for Maine Teacher of the Year. Her testimony was key in the passing of the name change bill by the Maine State Legislature, which protects people who change their names from harassment, discrimination, and violence. She is a parent of two adult daughters, and a very proud grandparent of four.
MaineTransNet is a statewide non-profit that supports transgender people in many capacities.
Add Pride & Prejudice to your digital calendar.
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News from Youth Services
Kids, through age 11
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Read to Fergus!
Registration is required.
Have you met Fergus, the dog? Bring a book to read, or choose one from our collection. Fergus loves a good story (and a good belly rub)!
Fifteen-minute timeslots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.:
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Storytimes with Melissa
For all days and locations listed below:
Baby and Toddlers: 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3 to 5): 11 a.m.
No registration required.
Stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes and more with Melissa. We've added new days and locations to our storytime schedule. Wednesday and Saturday Storytimes will mirror what is offered at the library on Tuesdays.
- Tuesdays at PML (Outdoors if nice weather)
- Wednesdays at No. Yarmouth Community Center
- Third Saturdays at PML
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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, a train table, and an art station. 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!
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Process Art for Littles
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 Art for Littles to your digital calendar.
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Chess Club
Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Drop-in format. No registration required.
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. We will play at the long tables near Luna's terrarium.
Add Chess to your digital calendar.
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Lego Club
Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
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.
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Pokemon Club
1st and 3rd Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Drop-in format. No registration required.
Chat with friends about all things Pokémon. This is a casual group for kids to share thoughts, trade cards (with permission), and connect with other Pokémon enthusiasts. Kids need to bring their own Pokémon cards to the group. We will meet in the Prince Room.
Add Pokemon to your digital calendar.
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Help us fend off the hangries!
Thank you to everyone who has sent in snack donations. It makes a big difference!
We are still (and always) gratefully accepting donations of snacks/drinks for kids' and teens' afterschool programs and hangouts. Perhaps you might consider making a recurring, monthly donation? We would be so appreciative! Take a look at our Amazon wish list for ideas here: https://a.co/dJjAgNQ
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News from Teen Services
Teens, Ages 12 – 19
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Find information about our teen programs on the teen page of our website. |
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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!
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Pride & Prejudice 2.0
Diversity, Visibility and Progress
Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.
In-person at PML
No registration required.
For Teens and Adults
Christine Caulfield (MaineTransNet) critically examines the largely invisible contributions of LGBTQIA+ people in history. Who are some of these important contributors? What is the science behind the very human elements of pride and prejudice? Why should we consider human advancement when we reconsider long-held biases?
This short presentation will be followed by discussion. Teens and adults are welcome.
Christine Caulfield is a volunteer for MaineTransNet, a retired public high school teacher, and a past nominee for Maine Teacher of the Year. Her testimony was key in the passing of the name change bill by the Maine State Legislature, which protects people who change their names from harassment, discrimination, and violence. She is a parent of two adult daughters, and a very proud grandparent of four.
MaineTransNet is a statewide non-profit that supports transgender people in many capacities.
Add Pride & Prejudice to your digital calendar.
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OUTSpoken
Spoken Word for LGBTQIA* Teens and Allies
Grades 6-12
Workshops: Wednesdays May 8, 15, & 29
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Slam: Wednesday, June 5. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
Welcome Telling Room Teaching Artist and Poet Jack Gendron (he/they/she) for a series of writing and performance workshops. Develop, practice, and perform one or more spoken word pieces. Teens can perform original or non-original works solo, in pairs, or in groups.
OUTSpoken culminates with a poetry slam on Wednesday, June 5. Help us kick off Pride month and celebrate these talented poets. All are welcome!
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Teen Leadership Council
Select Saturdays. Next meetup: May 18 (last meeting before we break for the summer)
2 to 3 p.m.
In the PML Teen Room
Teens, grades 6 – 12
No registration required.
Teens, let your voices be heard! Hang out with friends and help make the library work best for teens. Give your input about teen programming, and print and digital resources that are available at the library. Volunteer to help out at selected kids' programs. New faces are always welcome.
Add TLC to your digital calendar.
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Loosely Bound
A Relaxed Book Group for High Schoolers
Next meetup: Saturday, June 1 (last meetup before we break for the summer)
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
For High Schoolers, grades 9 – 12
In the Teen Room at PML
No registration required
June's book is Wild and Crooked by Leah Thomas. We're having a mini potluck. Bring a small something to nibble and share, if you would like. No nut products, please. Questions? Reach out to Jennifer at jbenham@cumberlandmaine.com
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Chess for Teens
2nd and 4th Thursdays
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In the PML Teen Room
Teens, grades 6 – 12
Drop-in format. No registration required.
New to the game of chess, or looking to sharpen your skills? Join us for a fun and relaxed group with our incredible volunteer Jay.
Add Chess for Teens to your digital calendar.
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Lit Loot!
Lit Loot is a book subscription box for teens in grades 6-12. Register and complete a short survey by the 21st of the month. Lit loot boxes will be available for pick up at the library on/after the first of the following month.
What's in the box?
Each Lit Loot box 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 box by the due date, and keep the goodies.
** You must fill out a registration form for each month that you wish to participate in Lit Loot.**
Sign up by May 21 for June Loot. (We take a break for the summer after June Loot).
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Strategies for dealing with
Invasive Species in Your Garden
Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
North Yarmouth Community Center
Free. Open to all.
An overview of gardening and landscaping with an eye toward how to deal with invasive species that might already exist in your space. Learn to create a plan to eradicate or skillfully manage those species.
Speaker: Pamela Hargest, a horticultural professional with University of Maine's Cooperative Extension
Sponsored by the North Yarmouth Parks Committee and the local volunteer group IPA (Invasive Plant Annihilation).
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Bits and Bobs: Reminders and Such | | |
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Print versions of this newsletter are available
If you know someone who would prefer to receive a printed version of this newsletter, ask them to call or stop by the library and ask for Kelly: 207-829-2215.
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Mah Jongg (American-Style)
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Knitting
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Mah Jongg (Asian-Style)
Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
PML Striders Walking Group
Thursdays at 9 a.m.
Meetup location is Town Forest until further notice. Email Kelly for details: kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com
Classic Games
Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Mexican Train, Rummikub, Flinch, Sequence, Parcheesi & more. They are happy to teach (or learn) new games.
Bridge
Fridays at 1 p.m.
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Cookbook Club
Second Mondays, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
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.
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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!
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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.
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PML offers a delivery service for those who need it.
SPREAD THE WORD
We are thrilled to announce that we are launching a home delivery service for residents of Cumberland and North Yarmouth who are confined to their home, either temporarily, due to illness or accident, or permanently, due to age, disability, or other mobility problems.
You must enroll in the program to participate. It's easy to enroll. Simply fill out an enrollment form online (hard copies are available at the library). Or call the library to enroll by phone. Once we've received your form, we'll call you to discuss your reading preferences and get you on a delivery schedule.
Pass the word along to someone you may know who could use this service. For more information, visit our website.
This service is offered in collaboration with Aging in Place, Cumberland and Living Well in North Yarmouth.
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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.
Sign up to receive email updates on books we're reading and upcoming meetings. FMI, contact Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.
Here's our early 2024 lineup:
Dates listed are the dates that we will discuss the book.
April 25: Democracy Awakening by Heather Cox Richardson
May 30: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
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Social Topics in Lit 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 virtually the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., October - June. New members welcome. Contact Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.
Dates listed are the book discussion dates:
April 10: Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
May 8: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.
June 12: Ghost::Seeds (Poems) by Sebastian Merrill
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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.
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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:
- 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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Images of America: Cumberland is available at the library for $23.20 (includes tax) Cash or checks (payable to Town of Cumberland) are acceptable. All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the renovation of the Cumberland Historical Society building at its new location next to our library.
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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!
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PML is a Passport Acceptance Facility
Check out our website for information or to make an appointment.
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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.
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Accepting donations of books, DVDs, and puzzles
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!
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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
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