In September, I always find myself leaning into the back-to-school spirit of becoming more interested in the non-fiction section of the bookstacks. I heard some buzz about the book, Downeast: Five Maine Girls and the Unseen Story of Rural America by Gigi Georges and set to finishing it. My family and I travelled to Downeast […]
This book is absolutely captivating. It’s a tale of bootlegging, a government investigation to stop the smuggling, and a marriage gone awry. It reads like a novel, but you’ll find it in the nonfiction stacks. Abbot has researched the real-life case of George Remus and every phrase of dialog, detailed article of clothing, and weather […]
1st prize and 2nd prizes will be named in each of six categories: Grades 7-9: Short Fiction and Memoir Grades 10-12: Short Fiction and Memoir NEW! Adult: Short Fiction and Memoir Entries will be judged by a panel of library staff, trustees, local teachers, and Teen Library Council members. First ($100) and […]
Mike’s in hot water – or, rather, cold water. In the first several paragraphs, we witness warden investigator Mike Bowditch hit metal spikes tossed onto the road for his benefit, skid off a corner, and plunge into the icy Androscoggin River. Part survival story, part multi-threaded mystery thriller, and Doiron’s best work to date answers […]
Drop in Chess will continue in the Library Park Gazebo through the end of October. Chess sets are provided and all ages are welcome. Mondays from 3-5 p.m.
Melville makes a passing reference to a wife on Nantucket in Moby Dick…Naslund imagines a full and rich life for Una that weaves in loads of historical detail and context. I found myself rooting for her from the first page and her thoughts and perspective on everything from slavery to marriage to technological advancement feel […]
Library Building Hours Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. History Room Hours Monday-Thursday: 12 – 4 p.m. Friday: Closed Saturday: 12 – […]
In this thriller, we are set on an old estate in Vermont with a brilliant rose garden and an ancient, spring-fed swimming pool. The pool is icy cold and has been rumored to be haunted by a young girl who tries to pull swimmers below. Our main character, Jax, receives multiple phone calls from her […]
