Jeni Booth (left) brings her dog, Fergus, to the library, so that he can enjoy some R, BR & R (reading, belly rubs and relaxation). Lucky dog! | |
Week of Monday, August 15, 2022 | |
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Tiny Bookshelf: Star Party!
Coming Soon @ PML
Star Party: A favorite annual tradition
News from Youth Services
Summer reading logs are due Saturday
Movie Nights!
Plus an impressive lineup of summer programs for kids and teens.
Bits & Bobs: Reminders and Such
One-on-One Tech Help
Ongoing programs:
PML's Walking Group
Topical Thursdays
Plus recordings of past presentations,
book groups, passports,
book donations, and more
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Our annual Star Party is nearly here, and we're super excited. As parents, we don't choose favorites, but this little gem of an event is our favorite program of the year, and we're not ashamed to say it.
While we're on the subject, did you know you can borrow a telescope from PML? Don't worry. We'll give you a quick tutorial on how to use it when you check it out. Or if a telescope is a little too big or fussy for you, borrow one of our Night Sky binocular backpacks. The pack comes complete with books for the whole family to enjoy.
This week's Tiny Bookshelf is brought to you in honor of our Star Party:
Pictured...:
Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine by Alan Lightman
The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars by Dava Sobel
Our Universe: An Astronomer's Guide by Jo Dunkley
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky
Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey
Once Upon a Starry Night: A Book of Constellation Stories by Jacqueline Mitton
Constellations series by various authors
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Interested in joining a new writing group?
If you are interested in joining a small group of writers who meet monthly to inspire one another, share samples, and discuss the finer points of the noble craft of writing, send Kelly an email at [email protected]. She'll add you to the list and be in touch soon.
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Star Party returns!
(this time with ice cream from Toots)
Thursday, August 25
Gather/ice cream: 7:15 p.m.
Guided star tour: 7:45 p.m.
At Twin Brook Recreation Area
Astronomer Edward Gleason, manager of Southworth Planetarium, takes us on a tour of the night sky. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening under the stars. Did we mention that there will be ice cream? (Pssst! This year, the ice cream is from Toots).
This event is dependent upon fair weather
and clear skies. Stay tuned to our Facebook
page or website (www.princememorial.org)
for weather cancellations.
Cloud/raindates: August 26 or August 27.
Add the Star Party to your digital calendar.
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News from
Youth Services
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Summer Reading logs are due at the end of this week
Summer is flying by, and August is upon us! A reminder that all Summer Reading log sheets are due back at the library no later than Saturday, August 20. For those kids who are keeping track online through Beanstack, all logging needs to be complete by August 20. Jennifer will be drawing the winners for the Summer Reading prizes the following week.
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You can find information about all of our kids programs on the PML Kids page of our website. |
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Baby & Toddler Hangouts
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
10 a.m. Age 0-3.
No registration required.
| Kids ages 0-3 and caregivers, come hang out in our activity room and enjoy all it has to offer. We have a play kitchen, dolls, puzzles, Duplos, a sensory table, and an art station. So much to do! This is a low-key time for both kids and caregivers to socialize and connect. |
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Outdoor Storytime
Ages 0–2: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Ages 3–5: Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
Outside on the back lawn of the library
No registration required.
| Storytimes are outside on Tuesday mornings. Stories, rhymes, fingerplays and songs for busy Little People. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. If you're questioning the weather, we'll post cancellation information by 9 a.m. on our Youth Services Facebook page and on our website. |
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Lego Club (summer edition)
Wednesdays through August: 2 to 3 p.m.
Ages 5 to 11
No registration required
Free-build with friends! Creations will be displayed at the library for one week. Come build with us!
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Read to Fergus
Select Tuesday afternoons & Saturday mornings
In the Activity Room in the Children's Dept.
Registration required
Have you met Fergus, the dog? Bring a book to read, or choose one from our collection. Fergus loves a good story!
Fifteen-minute timeslots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email Jennifer if slots fill up on a particular day and you would like to be added to a waitlist.
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Outdoor Movies are Here!
Despicable Me: Thursday, August 18
The Wizard of Oz: Friday, September 2
At 7:45 p.m. (Movie begins at 8 p.m.)
On the library back lawn
No registration required
Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. We'll have free popcorn to share. All showings are weather permitting. Keep an eye on our Youth Services Facebook page and on our website.
Click each movie link (above) to add it to your digital calendar.
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You can find information about all our teen programs on the teen page of our website. |
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Outdoor Movies are Here!
Despicable Me: Thursday, August 18
The Wizard of Oz: Friday, September 2
At 7:45 p.m. (Movie begins at 8 p.m.)
On the library back lawn
No registration required
Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. We'll have free popcorn to share. All showings are weather permitting. Keep an eye on our Youth Services Facebook page and on our website.
Click each movie link (above) to add it to your digital calendar.
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Teen Game Night
Thursday, August 18
6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Teen Room
Ages 12 - 19
No registration required.
Mark your calendar for summer game nights! Try a new game or play an old favorite. Come on your own or bring a pal (or two or three). See you there!
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Lit Loot returns!
Summer sure does have a way of speeding by!
Believe it or not, it is already time to sign up for Lit Loot, a book subscription box for teens, ages 12+.
Register and complete a short survey by August 21. Lit Loot boxes will be available for pickup on our Grab-n-Go shelves on/after September 1. Each Lit Loot box includes two library books based on the preferences indicated on the survey, and a small selection of goodies to keep.
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Next meeting: Friday, August 26
(Second & Fourth Fridays)
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Join us for Shout OUT!, a teen LGBTQ+-and-allies hangout. We'll have snacks and games, and hang out and have fun. Come for all or part of the time.
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Bits & Bobs:
Reminders and Such
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One-on-one tech help is available by appointment
Some people are lucky enough to be tech savvy. (Bully for them). The rest of us are ... well ... tech sorry.
If you count yourself in the latter group, take heart. We are offering one-on-one tech help for people who need a guiding hand. To book a half-hour appointment with Elizabeth, visit our website.
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Join our weekly walking group
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
No registration required.
Meet at Twin Brook Recreation Area (185 Tuttle Road, Cumberland) at "the red barn/shelter"
We're a friendly bunch. Join us for a 45- to 60-minute rain-or-shine walk. We'll enjoy each other's company while getting some exercise. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water and rainwear if necessary. All ages and all levels are welcome. No body left behind.
For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Kelly at [email protected].
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Civil discourse group meets monthly on third Thursdays
This is a thoughtful, casual gathering of interested individuals who are interested in civil discourse on current events and issues. We'd love for you to join us ... just not this month (July).
The group meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
Next meeting: Thursday, August 18.
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Recordings available on our website
Did you know that you can watch recordings of some of our virtual programs? We don't always record what we offer, but sometimes we do. You can find recordings of some of our most recent events on our website: https://www.princememorial.org/recordings/
What you'll find:
- Southern Maine Trails: 10 Great Trails
- Invasive Plants with Gary Fish, Maine's state horticulturist
- Native Journey: A Conversation with Barry Dana
- Climate Courage and Mental Health with Dr. Anne Hallward
- Archaeology of Casco Bay, Parts 1 & 2
- Coyote: America's Song Dog
- A Trash & Recycling Primer from ecomaine
- The ChangeMaker Series (1 and 2)
Coffee Chats on Running for Local Office
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PML's Summer Classics Book Group will tackle Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf. For more information about this book group, contact Elizabeth.
NOTE: PML's Thursday Afternoon Book Group is taking a summertime break. It meets last Thursdays at 3 p.m., beginning in September. FMI, contact Elizabeth.
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The Race & Equity Book Group explores topics of race in YA and adult fiction (and some non-fiction here and there). Second Wednesday of the month. We're taking a break until the fall. New members welcome. Register here. Or, FMI, contact Kelly.
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Images of America: Cumberland is available at the library for $23.20 (includes tax) Cash or checks (payable to Town of Cumberland) are acceptable. All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the renovation of the Cumberland Historical Society building at its new location next to our library.
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We have PML bag tags to put on your CLYNK Bags. Ask at the circulation desk. All proceeds from donated bottles benefit the Friends of PML. Thank you!
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We have State Park Passes and Museum Passes, courtesy of the Friends of PML.
Each pass is unique and offers its own set of discounts and terms of use. You can find details on all of the passes on the Museums and Park Passes page of our website. Please note that we are only able to give one pass per day per museum.
The following museum and cultural sites are included in our Museum Pass Program:
- Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (Portland)
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay)
- Maine Maritime Museum (Bath)
- Maine Wildlife Park (Gray)
- Portland Museum of Art (Portland)
- Maine State Parks Vehicle Pass
Ask at the circulation desk or visit our website for more information.
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PML is a Passport Acceptance Facility
Email us at: [email protected] or call (207) 464-4493, our designated passport appointment line, to leave contact information for an appointment or to ask a question. For more information about the passport process, visit our website.
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Check out the ongoing book sale at PML
The Friends of Prince Memorial Library holds a book sale all year in the hallway to the right of the circulation desk. Great books (like new!) and puzzles for super low prices. We are always restocking the shelves, so stop by frequently. Proceeds benefit programming at Prince Memorial Library.
For more ways to support The Friends of PML, check out their website.
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Accepting donations of books, DVDs, and puzzles
The Friends of PML gladly accepts donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles (up to 2 small boxes or 2 shopping bags at a time), which are in good to excellent condition. Items for all ages are welcome.
The following are not accepted: Encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, Bibles, VHS Tapes, outdated self-help or medical advice books, reference, technology or computer books, books which are written in, torn, moldy, musty, water or smoke damaged.
Please do not place donations in the Book Drop as space is limited for patrons' items. Bring donations into the library.
Thank you!
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