What's Happening at

North Gorham Public Library



August 20, 2026

 

2 Standish Neck Road
Gorham, ME 04038


Our Hours

Monday 3-6
Tuesday 10-1

Wednesday 10-1
and 3-6

Saturday 10-1

 

Chair Yoga is happening

Looking for a gentle way to move more, stress less, and feel better in your body? Chair Yoga offers all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice — improved flexibility, better balance, reduced tension, and a calmer mind — without ever getting down on the floor.


We are fortunate to have a certified chair yoga instructor right here in our community – Shaun Emerson. Shaun is teaching two free classes at the library so you can give it a try.


Using a chair for support, these classes will adapt classic yoga poses and breathing techniques so that anyone can participate, regardless of age, mobility, or experience level. Depending on interest, we plan to offer a 12-week class beginning in September.


Come stretch and relax along with your neighbors. All are welcome! Shaun says to bring a small blanket if you have one.


To register, please send us an email.


See you there!

 
 

Gardens need worms

Our six-week summer reading program ended with a wriggle and a cup of dirt! Paula Boyce (in the yellow shirt in the top-right photo) brought in some earthworms – and don't worry, they found a good home in one family's backyard garden. Class ended with a special treat. Dirt pudding made from crushed Oreo cookies, a pudding mixture, and, of course, some worms — gummy worms!


Paula worked hard to create a science-based program steeped in facts and fun. Among other things, they read lots of books, such as Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Tell Me, Tree, and Diary of a Worm. They planted radish seeds, learned about trees, did bark and leaf rubbings, and made fairy gardens with Linda Faatz, a master gardener from Gorham. The last session was all about worms and how important they are for gardens.


Thank you, Paula, for creating a wonderful program for the children in our community. Thanks also to the Davis Family Foundation for the grant to the Library that made it possible.


 

Free Passes

Free Passes to Portland Museum of Art


We now offer free one-day passes for up to two adults and six children. Come in, call us at 207-892-2575, or send us an email for information.


You must have a North Gorham Public Library card to participate.


Free Tickets to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens


We also have free tickets to the Botanical Gardens again this year. From May 1 to October 18, we can provide tickets each day for two adults and up to 10 children (escorted by the adult(s). Come in, call us at 207-892-2575, or send us an email if you are interested.


You must have a North Gorham Public Library Card to participate.


 

Support the Library

The North Gorham Public Library is a small, non-profit rural library that relies on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open and our bookshelves stocked.


If you visit our website, we've listed several ways you can help support the library, from volunteering to making a financial donation. Click this link to get ideas.

 

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We hope you enjoyed reading about what's happening at North Gorham Public Library. If you know someone else who might be interested, please forward the newsletter. And be sure to stop by for a friendly visit and a good book or two, or more. We love visitors!


Diane Atwood, Library Director

 Debbie Ledoux, Library Assistant


Board Members

Terri Whyte, President

Marlene Scholl, Vice President

Anastasia Sawchuk, Secretary
Gregory Smith, Treasurer

Kellie Battaglia

Cynthia Fullerton

Priscilla Hopkins



northgorhampl@gmail.com

(207) 892-2575

 
 

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