September 2026 Newsletter

Announcements


The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe holiday!

The Library will also be CLOSED from 11am-12pm on Thursday, September 3rd to allow staff to attend the memorial service for Dawn Brown’s sister and our beloved volunteer, Debbie Lavertu. Thank you for your understanding.


Our Annual Book Sale and Fall Festival is here! Friday, September 11th, and Saturday, September 12th, from 9-2. You will find tons of books, puzzles, DVDs, jewelry and more! On Saturday there is a special fall craft for the kids from 10-1 (or until supplies last) and music from 10-1. Come join the fun!


Caring For Your Senior and Family’s Legal Needs

Presented by Dirigo Law @5:30pm in our community room

3-Part Program

  • Wednesday, September 16 Elder Law
  • Tuesday, September 22 Estate Planning I
  • Wednesday, September 30 Estate Planning II

See our website for session details. Dirigo Law offers a free consultation to attendees, either at home or in the Springvale office.


From the Director


The world brings very special people into our lives, people who make a lasting difference. Longtime, dedicated volunteer Debbie Lavertu was one of those people. She passed away on August 22, leaving an empty place in our hearts and in the library.

Over the years, Debbie gave so much of herself to us. She donated holly for our Holiday Tea, hung lights for Music After Hours, worked on our April online auction, organized the jewelry sale at our Holiday Fair, and, of course, was the driving force behind our jewelry sale at the annual book sales. Your donations were beautifully displayed because of her care and hard work.

These are only a few examples of all Debbie did for the library. Her true legacy, however, is the time she so generously gave, her enormous heart, and the love and kindness she shared with all of us. She will be dearly missed.


A few of upcoming programs:

Be sure to check our Save the Date section and pencil in Wicked Strange with Jeff Belanger, who will share just how unusual and spooky New England can be.

We’re also looking forward to Pets Unlonely: A Celebration of Life, a thoughtful program about transforming grief into fond memories through art and human connection.



With love & grace,

Lesley - Library Director

Children's Programs


Weekly Programs


Mondays

Baby Rhyme Time at 10am & 11am. Babies under 3 and their grown-ups meet together with Miss Sheila for 20 minutes of rhymes, fingerplays, songs, movement, and board books.


Bumps & Babies 1st and 3rd Monday from 9:45-11:15 starts 9/21 MaineHealth and community partners will be available to answer questions and provide support on different themes. For parents & caregivers: expecting, postpartum and their babies.


Lego Builders Club at 3:30pm in the Children’s Room. We provide the Legos and the challenge. Your creations will be on display for the whole week!


Thursdays

Sensory Story Time at 10am for ages 3-6 and their caregivers incorporates a visual schedule and sensory activities to support neurodiversity.


Monthly Programs


Homeschool Meet-Up second Friday of each month @ 10 in the Children’s room. On 9/11 we will meet, greet, & craft.


Make it/Take it Craft Once a month from 2-5 in the children’s room. On 9/16 we will be making kites with the 3 Rivers Land Trust.



Weekly Take/Create kits are available at the front desk for crafting at home.
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Adult Programs


Weekly Programs


Knit Lits meets on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm in the Williams Reading Room. All fiber artists are welcome.


Cribbage meets on Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm in the Williams Reading Room. Everyone who wants to play is invited to join!


The Springvale Dulcimers meet every Tuesday at 5:45-6:45 and are open to new beginner players and singers. They play and sing hymns and traditional folksongs on Mountain Dulcimers in a simple style.


Music on the Patio Join us Friday 9/4 for the last concert of the summer! Tom Osborne The Singing Plumber will be ending our series for us. We hope you enjoyed this year’s music! Thank you to all our sponsors who made it possible!


Monthly Programs


Cook the Book meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 in the community room. On 9/8 the group is cooking out of Make This Tonight Cookbook by Tastemade. (This program is currently full. Please call or visit the library to be added to the fall waitlist.)


Sam’s Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in the community room. On September 2nd we will be discussing We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker.


The Writers Group meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 11am. Join us in the William’s Reading Room for an hour of creative writing. The group is welcoming new members. Bring along some of your writing to get feedback and find inspiration.
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Staff Picks


Sam's Picks


  • Take Me With You by Steven Rowley
  • Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
  • We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker
  • Into the Blue by Emma Brodie


Dawn's Picks


  • Someone Else’s Husband by Kimberley McCreight
  • Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty
  • The Amateur by Chris Bohjalian


Sheila's Picks


  • The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke
  • Sweet Spot by Kemper Donovan


Kaity's Picks


  • The Guest Book by Mae Marvel
  • In What World by Bridget Morrissey


Paula's Picks


  • The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
  • Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See
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Spice of the Month


The September Spice of the Month is... Fennel Seeds! Fennel seeds are used worldwide in cooking and baking both sweet and savory dishes. Many cultures like it for its soothing digestive benefits. You will get to enjoy them with fall’s first apples! McDougal Orchards is right here in Springvale, tell them the library sent you! Check out this month’s recipe online or at the main desk. Either way, stop by the Library and pick up some from our Spice Library. Enjoy!
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Save the Date


  • 10/6 Wicked Strange
  • 10/7 Sam’s Book Group
  • 10/8 Pet Celebration Workshop
  • 10/13 Cook the Book
  • 10/21 How to Get Your Canadian Citizenship with Green & Speigal Immigration Law
  • 10/23 Craft Swap
  • 10/28 Paint Nite

Some New Fiction Titles


  • Chasing the Clouds Away by Debbie Macomber
  • Homebound by Portia Elan
  • Clawed and Dangerous by Rita Mae Brown
  • The Young Will Remember by Eve J. Chung
  • This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum
  • This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page
  • Red Verdict by James Comey
  • Booked by Robert B. Parker
  • Seek the Traitor’s Son by Veronica Roth
  • This Will Be Interesting by E.B. Asher
  • The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva
  • First and Forever by Lynn Painter
  • My Name Was Gerry Sass by Tiffany Hanssen
  • Make Me Better by Sarah Gailey
  • Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune
  • The Last Page by Katie Holt
  • Nothing Tastes as Good by Luke Dumas
  • The Fourth Option by Jack Carr
  • The Library of Flowers by L.C. Chu
  • The Franchise by Thomas Elrod
  • The Forgotten Wife by Laura Anthony
  • The Hill by Harriet Clark
  • The Anniversary by Alex Finley
  • Liars Dice by Juliet Faithfull
  • The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny
  • The Divorce by Frieda McFadden
  • The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
  • The Summer Share by Jenn McKinlay
  • Waiting on A Friend by Natalie Adler
  • Ghalen by Walter Mosley
  • The Final Target by Nora Roberts

Some New Non-Fiction Titles


  • Printing From the Garden: Create Stunning One of a Kind Prints With Flowers and Leaves by Alison Kelly
  • The Secret War Against Hate: American Resistance to Antisemitism and White Supremacy by Steven J. Ross
  • Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During World War II by Becky Aikman
  • American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald
  • Israel: What Went Wrong? by Omer Bartov
  • Jefferson’s Wolf: A Founding Father’s Troubling Answer to the Problem of Slavery by Christina Dierksheide
  • Kate! The Courage, Grace, and Power of the Woman Who Will Be Queen by Christopher Anderson
  • Art From the Garden: Create 25 Beautiful Botanical Projects by Kerry Michaels
  • Book Lovers New England: A Guide to Literary Landmarks by Sheila Moeschen
  • The Impossible Factory: The Remarkable True Story of Kelly Johnson and the Lockheed Skunk Works, America’s Innovation Machine by Josh Dean
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