To inquire about writers not yet included, please contact us. The original database was created and maintained by molly williams of the waterboro public library. Much of my stock is not listed online, including many scholarly, scarce and unusual books. We will be suspending all story hours and other programs until the end of the month. See more of community library, lyman, maine on facebook. View upcoming events, information about library services and programs, and more. Oct 15, 2004 the waterboro public library in maine has put together quite an extensive list of resources about halloween and the day of the dead. Author, russ staples, a new hampshire native, will discuss his recently published memoir, my everest odyssey at waterboro public library on thursday, february 6 at 6 pm. If the public schools in the area close we will consider closing as well. All library events, meetings and programs are canceled. Check out the waterboro public library maine writers index here. Most of the books are from the project gutenberg see below. Topsham public library has a rich array of online resources which are available to all our patrons.
Portland public library picks associate director to take charge. We meet on the first wednesday of each month from 12. Waterboro maine record book manuscript by john eldridge frost 1965, r. All poets from beginners to advanced are invited to bring an original poem to discuss. Theyve got history and facts from different perspectives, celebration and craft links, links about batstheres alot to look at there, and who knows. If you would just like to peruse the extensive list, simply click on the search box at the bottom of the screen on the first page of their website. Childrens book author susan lubner will be signing copies of her new book lizzy and the good luck girl.
Maine infonet download library overdrive login needed inlibrary use only. At the wausau, marathon county public library location, books for children who are learning to read independently are now shelved together by authors last names. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Anyone with a library card from a participating library can access this collection free of charge. Maine state library, along with other maine libraries, maintain a collection of over 10,000 ebooks and eaudiobooks, known as the maine infonet download library. The cider house rules by john irving, empire falls by richard russo, salems lot by stephen king, carrie by stephen king. Author library directorposted on april 3, 2020 categories library updates. We are a small library and so we feel it is a safe decision. Read me 2019 maine humanities councilmaine humanities council. The topsham public library provides residents of all ages with books, informational resources, technology and services to stimulate growth and enrichment while serving as a center of study and community activities. Parents and children can now choose books that match their abilities using the following recommendations from the library childrens staff when choosing a reading level. Julie hoyle, directoremail director julie waterboro public library 187 main street east waterboro, me 04030phone 207 247 3363 email.
A mothers murder, a daughters search by sarah perry. Perrys memoir of her maine childhood is both a gripping mystery and a heartbreaking love letter to the fiercely devoted mother she lost. This library is affiliated with waterboro public library. Jan 21, 2012 a book about a thousand things and related books can be found in the 030032 dewey section of bangor public library. Whats next database find out what book comes next in your favorite series. Maine infonet is a collaborative of academic, public, school, and special libraries that provides leadership in resource sharing, promotes cost effective solutions for quality library information services, and supports the cultural, educational, and economic development of maine.
Register once with your library card and login with your email address. As the covid19 pandemic continues here, we are so grateful to the many vendors and organizations that are making resources available online for our patrons and our community. Read me is a statewide community read that gets maine adults all reading two books recommended by a wellknown maine author for 2019, recommending author tess gerritsen has chosen paris was the place by susan conley and after the eclipse. Monday writers at the waterboro public library, first monday of every month when the library is open 68 p. The south waterboro bible chapel is located at 911 main street route 202 in south waterboro. Portland public library picks associate director to take. Maine state library provides a database of maine writers and resources related to. Oct 10, 2019 waterboro public library, first monday of every month when the library is open 68 p. Most of these pages used to reside on the waterboro public library website.
Stanton avery special collections department, new england historic genealogical society research library. Public libraries with wireless access sort az or za for library name or town by. The library director was notified on march 20, 2019, that the hollis center public library was the writein winner for the bangor savings bank community matters more grant. My everest odyssey memior discussion waterboro, me. Use your library card to login in to access content. On the maine infonet download library site look for the icon for additional ebooks, always available free content bottom left of maine infonet download library home page. He often attends new gloucester public library events and loves playing with the kids.
The library will remain closed as long as the shelter in place order is active in our state. Without the efforts of molly, the waterboro public library. A comprehensive list of maine writers with biographical information on each compiled by the waterboro public library. Books set in maine novels or nonfiction works that are set in the state of maine usa. All public libraries in maine with wireless access. If the book you are looking for is out, or if its something we dont own, you may use the request button to hold an apl item or to request an item from another library. Saturday, october 26th, 9 am 1 pm for the week of october 2126 we will be collecting for the waterboro food pantry. The waterboro public library was founded in 1985 by the lioness club and became a town department in 1990. In bucksport it is also available at andy larchers cozy bookstore book stacks and is also at the local library which has all of my books on its shelves. More than 50 years ago russ trekked from kathmandu to mount everest, the worlds tallest mountain, in sneakers and a borrowed backpack, making him one of the earliest. Theyve got history and facts from different perspectives, celebration and craft links, links about batstheres alot to continue reading. For now, if you need internet access or a good book to read we. The digitalmaine repository is a partnership of the maine state library, maine state archives and community institutions around the state.
Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. Libraries are places of lifelong learning that are directly tied to a communitys quality of life. Three years in the maine woods and pines, potatoes and people. A very impressive, comprehensive collection of online databases.
The waterboro public library in maine has put together quite an extensive list of resources about halloween and the day of the dead. Maine authors page 1 dyer library and saco museum maine. The collection of the library contains 22,8 volumes. Spl patrons may borrow and reserve titles purchased by spl or the maine infonet download library, and may borrow available titles purchased by other libraries, which like spl, have chosen to share their collections. The statewide competition is for published books, as well as drama, short works either published or unpublished, and student writing. Without the efforts of molly, the waterboro public library, its staff, patrons, trustees and friends, this resource would not be available to the citizens of maine and the world. Americana, maine and the maine woods, indians of the northeast, mystery and detective fiction, science fiction, stephen king, childrens books, uncommon books in many fields.
Rbdigital magazines login needed in library use only. Boothbay harbor memorial library the boothbay regions. A story of aroostook, was born helen leidy in fort kent. Footnotes plus library news book group selections staff picks fiction bestsellers new fiction forthcoming fiction new large print nonfiction bestsellers new nonfiction new audiobooks dvd spotlight new maine books parenting 101 childrens books children picture books teen scene bookletters daily email. Book signing at the limerick public library, saturday, march 30 from 10 a. In an effort to help limit the spread of covid19, waterboro public library is temporarily closed. It searches all titles, subtitles, authors first and last names, various notes, and a number of other fields. Maine authors books tagged maine authors librarything. Libraries located in east waterboro maine libraries located in york county maine view map of libraries in york county.
Maine state library provides directory information for all public libraries in maine. Thursday, april 18, to discuss his new book, mainers on the titanic. Booked for lunch is always open to all book lovers, so stop by to share or listen. Read me is a statewide community read that gets maine adults all reading two books recommended. In an abundance of caution, the york public library is closed to the public effective immediately. The current title is cold hard news by maureen millien.
Waterboro mac smith will be at the waterboro public library at 6 p. This service is offered in partnership with other maine libraries, but some content is exclusively available to portland public library cardholders. The maine reciprocal borrowing program allows you to use your library card at almost 70 other libraries throughout maine. Books and other items may still be returned to the outside return box. Call the library to register and come in to pick up a copy of the book. She developed a great love of the wilderness and adventure as the daughter and granddaughter to maine fish and game wardens. You may search on the right by the name of the library, city town, director, or county. Limerick public library is a pal partner library with portland public library. Maine author mac smith to discuss his titanic book in.
As the creator and maintainer of the lists, my desire is that they continue to be accessible to librarians and readers worldwide who might find them helpful or interesting. If you need help finding a book, always feel welcome to ask me or another reference librarian here at bangor public library. Maine writers may selfnominate, or be nominated by others. Maine public libraries with wireless access library name municipal departments.
Sarah campbell will take over the executive directors job from stephen podgajny, who is retiring, on july 11. Through the cloudlibrary scarborough public library spl patrons have access to ebooks and eaudiobooks. Welcome to the official website of the town of waterboro, maine. This years theme is mysteries by maine authors hosted by. Washburn memorial library will remain closed per the stay healthy at home executive order which requires that maine people remain at home unless to leave for an essential job or an essential activity. Without the efforts of molly, the waterboro public library, its staff, patrons. Keri rinaldi is there going to be a book sale anytime. Boyle completes early families series with waterboro. A fun and free way to learn any of 80 languages with selfdirected lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. Further information on maine writers may be available through clippings files maintained by the state library staff. To participate, bring in an unopened, unexpired, nonperishable food item to donate.
Please disregard automatic overdue notices until further notice, and keep your library materials at home. Please keep your borrowed items at home until we reopen, no fines will accrue during this time period. Youll be presented with the list of library items based on their relevancy to your search. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Poetry workshop, limerick public library, 2nd thurs.
For questions or to inquire about being a featured author, call 419. Apr 20, 2010 waterboro public library here in maine has compiled a fantastic index of maine writers. But it didnt invite me to read more by the same author. For those of you who owe fines the library will deduct up to. Approximately 18,000 books of which 2,000 books are online. Please keep your books at home with you until we are open again. He travels to libraries all over the state helping to get the word out that reading is great. A celebration of maine childrens books by lynn plourde and paul knowles. The aarp tax assistance program has been suspended nationwide. Julie hoyle, directoremail director julie waterborolibrary. The season will culminate on august 29 with an episode of maine calling, aired in front of a live audience at bangor public library.
The cloud library allows you to borrow and read ebooks and eaudiobooks from your local public library for free. Mysteries by maine authors series, presented by the parsons memorial library and the waterboro public library concludes on monday aug. If you ever need any help with our online resources, do not hesitate to tal. Please check our facebook page for updates, information, and other resources that we.
Maine writers index maine authors, from the waterboro public library. Based on cdc guidance, the gray public library is closed for at least the next two weeks. Join us for booked for lunch, waterboro public library s lunchtime book group. If this library does not have a book you want, the librarian may be able to get it for you from another library. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Clicking on a list brings me to a list of titles, with links to information about the item. For now, if you need internet access or a good book to read we are open. Stay tuned for more information about the 2020 maine literary awards, which will feature books published in 2019. The waterboro public library was founded in 1985 by the lioness club and became a town. Home for libraries directories public libraries libraries with wireless access. As maine s service hub for the digital public library of america dpla, the digitalmaine repository is working to make digital collections from all maine cultural institutions freely accessible to the world. Waterboro public library here in maine has compiled a fantastic index of maine writers. We hope this site will serve to better acquaint you with your local government and that it will provide you with an accurate history of the town through various means, including articles, photographs, and archives of meeting minutes from boards and committees.
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