Borrow an E-Bike in June, plus new books and more!
 
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May 27, 2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

E-BIKES are coming back!

We are thrilled to announce that we will once again have two Class I electric-assist bicycles available for borrowing. We expect the bikes to be available during the month of June (possibly longer if no other libraries have requested them.)

 

Click here for details!

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READING RECOMMENDATIONS

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Tell us about your reading preferences and we'll email you once a month with recommendations of books you can borrow from our own collection!

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We Still Need Padded Mailers!

 

We use padded mailing envelopes to protect CDs and DVDs when we package them up for interlibrary loan delivery. 

 

If you have any used padded envelopes, don't throw them away--we can use them! 

 

Just drop them off at the circulation desk upstairs!

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Coffee with Councilors

 

Local government works best when it’s fueled by the voices of the people it serves, and sometimes a good cup of coffee. The Town Council is excited to announce Coffee with Councilors, a new year-round initiative that prioritizes connection through conversation and listening to better understand the issues and concepts that matter most to residents. Stepping away from the podium, Coffee with Councilors offers residents an open, casual forum to share whatever is on their minds.

To get things started, the Town Council warmly invites community members to join them Town Council Chair Elizabeth Scifres and Councilor Jonathan Sahrbeck for the first Coffee with Councilors at the library this weekend:

 

 

Saturday, May 30th

9:00 to 10:30 AM

in the library's Community Room

 

(Note: the library will open at 9:00 AM for the event only, and will open for regular library service at 10:00 AM.)


Pull up a chair, grab a mug on us, and join the conversation!

 

NEW ON OUR SHELVES

Below are just a few of the new items recently added to our collection.

Click on an image to go to the catalog to place a hold.

 

ADULT COLLECTION

Japanese gothic / Kylie Lee Baker.
Five : a novel / Ilona Bannister.
Everything you love ends up in a yard sale/ Jennifer Braunfels.
Into the blue : a love story / Emma Brodie
The lion women of Tehran / Marjan Kamali.
	The one day you were my husband / Rosie Walsh.
Chemistry / consultant, Andy Extance ; contributors, Victoria Atkinson, Kat Day, Rebecca Mileham
The dark frontier : unlocking the secrets of the deep sea / Jeffrey Marlow.
Salt lakes : an unnatural history / Caroline Tracey.
Organ speak : what it really means to listen to our bodies / Giulia Enders
In trees : an exploration / Robert Moor.
Body electric : the hidden health costs of the digital age and new science to reclaim your well-being / Manoush Zomorodi.
Once upon a cookbook : a treasury of recipes inspired by timeless children's books / written by Bryton Taylor ; illustrated by Emma Adams.
Tapas España : 70 easy recipes for gathering and sharing / Catherine Cogliandro Alioto ; photography by Erin Scott.
Can we laugh at that? : comedy in a conflicted age / Jacques Berlinerblau.
 

TEEN COLLECTION

Summer official / Rebekah Weatherspoon.
Forgive-me-not / Mari Costa.
Wake now in the fire : a graphic novel / Jarrett Dapier & AJ Dungo. Mat. Type	Graphic Novel
Death of the Silver Surfer / Greg Pak, writer;
The sun and the starmaker / Rachel Griffin.
Strixhaven : omens of chaos / Seanan McGuire.
 

CHILDREN'S COLLECTION

Sparrow loves reptiles / by Murry Burgess ; illustrated by Tamisha Anthony.
Summer solstice wish / by Kate Allen Fox ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli.
Wildspeak / words by Sangma Francis ; pictures by Lexi Vangsnes.
Puffins / written by Maria Gianferrari ; illustrated by Maris Wicks.
Capy capy capybara / Charise Mericle Harper.
All the dogs / Nicola Kent. Publisher
How not to make a jelly sandwich / by Ross Burach.
When the sun goes down / words and pictures by Greg Pizzoli.
Every Monday Mabel / Jashar Awan.
 

WHAT TO WATCH ON KANOPY

 

AAPI Heritage Month

This Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore films that offer powerful glimpses into the rich cultures, histories and lived experiences of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. These titles highlight the distinct stories, traditions, and contemporary journeys of Asian and Pacific Islander individuals, providing unique perspectives on identity, migration, and perseverance.

 

From traditional tales to modern explorations of cultural adaptation and diaspora, these films amplify underrepresented voices, inspiring empathy, understanding, and a deeper appreciation for the vibrant heritage that shapes the Asian and Pacific Islander experience.

 

Below are just a few of the films available on this theme. 

 

View the entire suite of options in your Kanopy account here.



Don't have a Kanopy account yet?
Find out more here.

 
 

FEATURED RESOURCE

 

Portable Projector

This portable mini projector allows you to easily enjoy high-definition image quality, whether you want to use it for a home theater, a business presentation or outdoor entertainment. The automatic correction feature ensures that the projected image is always perfectly aligned, even if the projector is mounted at a non-optimal angle. Connect to your device through WiFi or Bluetooth.

Like most of the items in our Library of Things Collection, the projector can be borrowed for three weeks, and cannot be reserved. Stop by the library or call us to check availability at 207-799-1720.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

In-Person Absentee Voting Continues Through June 4

You can cast your ballot in-person via absentee in the Council Chambers at Town Hall through June 4 at the following times: 

  • Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM,
  • Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 AM - 4 PM 

You can also request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you either by mail or online:

 

Online Request (fill out an online request form)

By Mail (fill out and print a form to send through the mail)

The election will take place on Tuesday, June 9. To view a sample ballot for your party and district, please visit the Elections and Voting page on the Town website.

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