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Welcome to high summer in Maine! We are ready with new releases for vacation reading and audiobooks for road trips, as well as fun and exciting programs for children on summer break, a fascinating exhibit on our history in textiles, and a visit from author Robert Foster. Whether you need a beach read recommendation or just a cool, quiet place to relax for a spell, we hope to welcome you soon!
(Psst - looking for our famous Annual Book Sale? Info here!) |
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| Engaging Youth Events
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| Mon. July 1, 10:15 AM | Deering Room |
High Touch High Tech of Maine presents a hands on science program geared for preschoolers. During Smarty Plants discover the amazing world of plants and their seeds. Dissect seeds and learn all about their parts! |
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| Mon. July 1, 11:00 AM | Deering Room |
High Touch High Tech of Maine presents a hands on science program geared for school age students. During Shark Adventures get a closeup on shark jaws and explore why these amazing fish are the apex predator! |
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Portland Stage Play: Adventures Start Here
| Tues. July 9, 10:30 AM | Deering Room |
Portland Stage will be performing Adventures Start Here themed books followed by a acting workshop for kids! |
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CMNH presents: Adventure All Around: Earth, Sea, and Sky!
| Tues. July 16, 3:00 PM | Deering Room |
Join the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for a hands-on, educational, and fun filled program! Children will explore influential adventurers throughout history and the science behind exploring our world- land, ocean, air, and space! |
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Visit our full Events Calendar for more Youth Programs!
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| Events Calendar
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Textiles in the Lower Saco Valley |
June 8 - October 19, 2024 | Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco |
From homespun and handwoven linen coverlets to the plush softness of WestPoint Pepperell’s Vellux blankets, textiles can tell us many stories about the lives of countless New Englanders. |
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Join us for a visit from author Robert Foster as he discusses his latest horror novella, Crag Island, which will be released on July 18! Crag Island is an urban fantasy that tells the story of a rookie and a veteran guard who must round up the inmates after a jailbreak - all of whom are supernatural creatures. |
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There's still time to participate in Summer Reading 2024! This summer join us for stories, crafts, dancing, science projects and lots more! We will have a reading challenge and game… will you be able to master them? Sign up in-person in the Children's Room.
Adults can also get in on the fun! Sign up at the circulation desk and pick up a Summer Reading Bingo sheet. Every bingo earns a raffle ticket (up to 10 per person) which you can enter to win gift cards to local businesses! |
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| Engraved Brick Fundraiser | |
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Honor a friend or family member with a dedication brick that benefits the Dyer Library and Saco Museum. Each brick can be fully customized with up to three lines engraved with your personal message, tribute, or simply the name of your loved one. Bricks are installed on the pathway to the Saco Museum and make a wonderful lasting gift!
We will be accepting brick orders through July 31st, 2024. After that time, all orders will be sent off for engraving and installed as soon as they are completed.
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The Dyer Library has partnered with local institutions to provide free and discounted park passes for our library patrons. We strongly recommend calling ahead of your planned trip to reserve your park pass.
The library only has one pass per day for these parks and they do go quickly. You must have a current library account that is in good standing when making a reservation. Visit the link below to see our full list of discounted park & museum passes! |
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New Releases with Local Flavor |
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| Paul Doiron | Game Warden Mike Bowditch must chase down a cunning and dangerous fugitive in the North Maine Woods in this nail-biter of a thriller. |
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| J. Courtney Sullivan | A novel of family, secrets, ghosts, and homecoming set on the seaside cliffs of Maine. |
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| Monica Wood | An unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. |
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Coming Next Month: Annual Book Sale!
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Our beloved Annual Book Sale will take place from Saturday, August 17 - Saturday August 31, 2024. New this year: a special ticketed preview event, “The Early Bird Gets the (Book)worm”! With your ticket, you can be the first to shop the Book Sale on Friday, August 16th from 6-8pm.
In addition to this exclusive admission, you’ll receive a Dyer Library/ Saco Museum tote bag, a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic refreshment, and light snacks. Tickets are limited. We hope to welcome you! |
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