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August means the return of our eagerly anticipated Annual Book Sale! We can't wait to see what treasures you'll find. Read on for all the Book Sale info, including our special ticketed Preview Event, new this year! There's also still time to participate in our Summer Reading Challenges, open to all ages. Beat the heat with a good book and a chance to win fun prizes! |
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We are so excited for our beloved Annual Book Sale, taking place on Saturday, August 17 - Saturday August 31, 2024. The sale takes place during regular library hours in the Deering Room and Board Room. 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 delicious snacks from our friends at Quiero Cafe. Tickets are limited. We hope to see you there! |
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We are looking for volunteers for the Annual Book Sale between 8/17 and 8/31! Volunteers for the cash register are needed during the sale. This popular event is not possible without the invaluable help of our volunteers! Sign-up at the Circulation Desk if you can lend us a hand.
We also need help the week prior to the sale (Mon. 8/12 - Fri. 8/16) with sorting books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, etc. Find us in the Deering Room during Library Hours if you can help! (All proceeds for the Book Sale benefit the Dyer Library Association and its programs.) | Engaging Youth Events |
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Center for Wildlife presents: Scavengers
| Tues. August 6, 3:00 PM | Deering Room |
When it comes to food, most animals think that fresh is best, but not so with our wild scavengers. Often seen as gross and mean, our scavengers play an incredibly important role in the breakdown of dead plants and animals, and leave their habitat cleaner and more beautiful than they found it. Our educators and non-releasable scavenger ambassadors will bust many of the most common myths and misconceptions about these beautiful, misunderstood wild friends. |
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| Wed. August 7 at 1:00 PM | Deering Room |
Join Miss Jenn from Collective Motion Arts Center as she leads a fun dance party! |
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| Thursdays at 10:30 AM | Deering Room |
Join us for for an all-ages story time featuring songs, dancing, stories, and more! |
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Upcycling Crafternoon
| Wednesdays at 3:00 PM | Deering Room |
Weekly crafts using old items to make something new! |
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Please note that our weekly programs will pause briefly during the Annual Book Sale, due to space restraints.
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Textiles in the Lower Saco Valley |
June 8 - October 19, 2024 | Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco |
If you love fiber arts, local history, and hands-on learning, you won't want to miss our fascinating exhibit at the Saco Museum! From homespun and handwoven linen coverlets to the plush softness of WestPoint Pepperell’s Vellux blankets, textiles tell us many stories about the lives of countless New Englanders. |
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It's the last chance for children to participate in Summer Reading 2024! Sign up in-person in the Children's Room for the reading challenge and game… will you be able to master them? |
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Don't forget to grab your bingo card at the circulation desk and participate in our all-ages Summer Reading Challenge! Every bingo earns a raffle ticket (up to 10 per person) which you can enter to win gift cards to local businesses.
You can submit your bingo card through Labor Day! Happy Reading!
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Planning a road trip? Taking your e-reader to the beach? Don't forget to check out the thousands of audio and ebook titles avilable to our patrons through the Cloud Library. A library card number is required to borrow from this service - please contact us at circ@dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org or 207-283-3861 if you you need assistance. |
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Did you know that we have outdoor adventure backpacks available to borrow?Our Birding Backpack, provided by the York County Audubon, has binoculars, guidebooks, trail maps, and other tools to help you learn more about birds as you explore our area. Great for families looking to spend more time outdoors!
We also have three Maine Audubon backpacks: a Birds Backpack; a Plants Backpack; and a Wildlife Backpack. Each backpack has custom-made user’s guide with activities, games, book lists, and more. You’ll find tips for families on how to enjoy the outdoors, nature journaling templates, stewardship tips, and even ways to use your smartphone to connect with Nature! Contact the Children's Room for more information.
And be sure to check out our parks and museum passes, some of which are seasonal!
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Mark Your Calendar for Hot August Releases
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By Any Other Name
| Jodi Picoult | An inspiring novel about two women, centuries apart - one of whom is the real author of Shakespeare’s plays - who are both forced to hide behind another name. Releasing August 20. |
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This Is Why We Lied |
Karin Slaughter | One toxic family. Eight suspicious guests.
Everyone is guilty. But who is a killer?
Releasing August 20. |
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The Break-Up Pact
| Emma Lord | Two best friends who haven’t spoken in ten years pretend to date after break-ups with their respective exes go viral, in this delightfully fun and deeply emotional novel. Releasing August 13. |
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Spirit Crossing
| William Kent Krueger | A disappearance and a dead body put Cork O’Connor’s family in the crosshairs of a killer in the twentieth book in the New York Times bestselling series.
Releasing August 20. |
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Coming Next Month: Book Club Returns!
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Our monthly Book Club will reconvene on Thursday, September 5th at 4:00 p.m. Please come ready to share your favorite summer read with the group. Next years book list will be handed out, as well as the first book that we will be reading. If you are interested in joining, but unable to attend, please email Kat at kgoodwillbrown@dyersaco.org. See you soon, but not too soon - we are hoping for a few more beach days to laze in the sun with a good book!
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Dyer Library will be opening at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 5th due to a staff meeting.
Dyer Library and Saco Museum will also be closed on Tuesday, September 3rd for staff training and building maintenance. | Find Us in the Community |
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Mon: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tue: 9:30 am - 8 pm
Wed: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 8 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sun: Closed
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Mon: Closed
Tue: noon - 4 pm
Wed: noon - 4 pm
Thu: noon - 4 pm
Fri: noon - 8 pm (free after 4 pm)
Sat: 10 am - 4 pm
Sun: Closed
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