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Summer Reading Kickoff

Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 20 at 3:30pm Your favorite summer program is back! Celebrate the kickoff of another summer and sign up to get your free book and a sweet treat. You can dance to music, play with bubbles, enjoy ice cream from Zellie’s, or bounce in a bounce house- all you have to do is register!

Summer Reading 2025

Summer Reading 2025

June 20-August 15 Play Summer Reading Bingo, complete Reading Tickets, and join us for events and activities all summer long!

Introducing Self-Checkout and Self-Service Holds!

Introducing Self-Checkout and Self-Service Holds!

PFL is leveling up with self-service for both holds and check out! You can now pick up holds directly and check out items without having to wait in line at the desk. The new hold shelves and self-checkout station are across from the circulation desk next to the entrance. Self-service at the library is just

New Merch!

New PFL Merch is now available for sale! We have brand new totes, tumblers, beanies, and socks, all of which can be purchased at the circ desk.

Summer Sharing Table

Summer Sharing Table

The Sharing Table is moving to its summer home in the Library Park Gazebo! Everyone is welcome to free fresh vegetables gleaned from local farms and provided by the Merrymeeting Gleaners and Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program. The Sharing Table is here every Tuesday from 12-2:30 pm.

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