Facility set to open at 1 Arlington Lane from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
From New Zealand to Gardiner: City hires new library director with experience all over the world
For Justin Hoenke, the move to take on the Gardiner Public Library director’s job is like returning home, but the trip for him and his family will be a long one as they relocate from Wellington, New Zealand.
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Hallowell’s Hubbard Free Library goes fine free for overdue materials
The library had already suspended late fees in March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has now moved to make that permanent.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
With additional funding, Hubbard Free Library now open 5 days a week
Hallowell’s city budget, approved Aug. 9, gives the library an additional $12,827 — for a total of $54,827 — in funding.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Dresden public library sees strong turnout for return of annual sale
The sale was unable to happen last year because of the coronavirus pandemic and, despite the rain, had a good turn out.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Unity residents working to bring public library to downtown
Jean Bourg and Melissa Bastien came together to purchase a building at 38 School St.
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Coloring contest planned for Oct. 12 in Belgrade Lakes
The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library will sponsor a coloring contest for the harvest festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Community Center, 1 Center Drive, in Belgrade Lakes. The contest is open to elementary school children. There will be first- and second-place prizes awarded to the children in […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Libraries can reach people in deep need
With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fishing poles, snowshoes, a telescope — libraries are lending more than just books
‘Meeting the needs of the community, regardless of format,’ Winthrop library expands its nontraditional lending collection.
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Facing budget deficit, Hubbard Free Library to cut its hours
The library, which has been historically strapped for cash, will save $4,000 of a projected $18,000 deficit by reducing the hours it is open.