Libraries in Gardiner, Vassalboro and Readfield are among those to benefit from a $1.7 million statewide investment.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Christine’s Library of Kitchen Things is now open
Like to borrow a blow torch or a blender? Sharing tools is part of sustainable living.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We have a rare opportunity to improve local libraries
A Senate appropriations bill includes $20 million in federal funding for library buildings nationally.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: An attack on a Maine school librarian is an attack on democracy
The professional school library community will continue to uphold the principle of intellectual freedom. But we need your help.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Post-fire library aid shows there’s just one Maine
A small school’s loss leads to a quick response from ‘neighbors’ all across the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
As its annual sale approaches, Dresden’s library hopes to become a community-oriented place
The Bridge Academy Public Library is restocked with books and reinvigorated with volunteers and patrons, as it hopes to grow out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Thrift store opens to support Skowhegan Free Public Library
The Friends of the Library Shop at 61 Water St. opened at the beginning of December to support the Skowhegan Free Public Library.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hubbard Free Library project to preserve local newspapers dating back to 1790s
The library is nearly finished with a $2,500 project to better store 120 volumes of newspapers printed in Hallowell from 1796 to 1911.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Bailey Public Library’s virtual programs help keep Winthrop-area residents connected during pandemic
Programs at the library, especially the movie club, have participants looking forward to spirited online discussions with others.
Posted inLife & Culture
Collaborative online exhibit puts Osher library on the map
The USM institution is among 10 top map libraries in the country featured in a digital project called ‘Mapping A World of Cities.’