ALVAN BOLSTER RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Our Mission is to Encourage Community Members of All Ages in their Pursuit of Lifelong Learning by Providing Educational, Cultural Materials and Recreational Materials in a Welcoming Environment
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AMNESTY FOOD DRIVE for Poland Community Food Bank. During the month of December Ricker Library will excuse overdue fees on currently borrowed (but late) materials in exchange for nonperishable food items. Bring your overdue books, audio books , dvds. to the circulation desk along with your contribution of packaged, can goods and non-perishable food and we will wipe the slate clean. The entire community will benefit from your generosity.
AMNESTY FOOD DRIVE MONTH OF DECEMBER.. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGE TO CONTRIBUTE….even if you don’t have overdue books. Thank you
HAPPY HOIDAYS
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MAD SCIENCE OF MAINE **** HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR SHOW
DECEMBER 27, 10:30 space is limited.. please sign up.
The lab is filled with snow much excitement for the upcoming holiday season! You won’t believe your eyes as you try to determine if what you are seeing magic or science. Don’t worry we will explain it all as we use our indoor fireworks to create a festival of lights and share our top secret “special ice,” shipped straight from the North Pole. It all comes together with the magical no-melt snow. You have to see it to believe it!
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FOX FELTED CLASS…..…………………
COME JOIN US FOR A NEEDLE FELTING CLASS JANUARY 7TH 10 -12 all materials provided . Spaces limited.. Please register *****
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PLEASE NOTE THE LIBRARY PHONE NUMBER IS NOW:
LIBRARY PHONE NUMBER: 998-4601 EXT 6
CHRISTMAS BASKETS ON SALE CHRISTMAS BASKETS ON SALE
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ttp://digitalmainelibrary.org/
Digital Maine Library is online resources for all Maine Residents. The Digital Maine Library provides every Maine resident access to magazines, newspapers, journals, online learning tools and so much more. Please use the web link above to bring you to the Digital Maine Library website.
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STORY TIME starting up Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00. Come join us for an hour of learning and fun. Reading, singing and crafting with Miss Tammy.
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TWEEN AND TEEN CLUB 2024
Come and join us starting September 10th – 3:30 to 4:30 Grades 5th to 8th
All tweens and teens need to register! Please come in to fill out a registration form.
Our goal is to have tweens and teens view the library as more than just books. We want to provide a fun safe place to learn teamwork, confidence and skills as they grow older.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY :
CHRISTMAS BASKET SALE ****** CHRISTMAS BASKETS ARE READY ******PLEASE COME AND CHECK THEM OUT…
SHOULD HAVE SOMETHING FOR ALMOST ANY ONE: YOUR FAMILY, RELATIVE, NEIGHBOR , CHURCH MEMBER AND LIST COULD GO ON
CHRISTMAS BASKETS ON SALE……………………………
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https://login.librarypass.com/?library=library&domain=librarypass.com
Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from 100+ library-friendly publishers — without holds, wait lists, or limits. Click on the link to the left to get access using Ricker Memorial Library’s name and your Ricker Memorial Library card number.
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PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT ON THE CALENDAR….LOTS OF THINGS TO CHECK OUT!!
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(Download Library) http://yourcloudlibrary.com/index.php/en-us/how-it-works Visit cloudlibrary to be able to download books on your phone, tablet and computer. *CLOUD*: Your Account Pin is: The last four numbers of your phone number that you have on file with the library. With the move to Polaris you will need this “pin #” to access the Cloud Library and your library card barcode.
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MAINE INFONET LIBRARY SYSTEM
Search Our Catalog Using MILS, you can go to SERVICES: from the above listings: click on Renew, Reserve, Request
To search our catalog using MILS go to: mils.polarislibrary.com
MY Library Account in upper right-hand corner
Key in your name: ex. Jane Smith and your library card barcode
Click on Submit: which will bring up your account. This will enable you to check what books you have out and books you would like to try to renew
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CRIBBAGE CARD PLAYING FRIDAYS * Next time: *DEC 6, and 20 . at 1:30 to 3:00. We have all the cribbage boards and cards to play with.
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THE FRIENDS OF RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEED A HELPING HAND!
Would you like to make a difference in your community?
JOIN THE FRIENDS!
Friends of Ricker Memorial Library is a small group of local volunteers who work hard to come up with ideas and exciting programs for the library. The Friends are in desperate need of volunteers to continue to support and provide programming for the community. If you have some time and would like to help out, please send an email to http://www.rickerfriends.org.
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“MONDAY MURDER MYSTERY GROUP” JAN 6 2:00 – 3:00 “UP ON THE WOOF TOP ” by Spencer Quinn
“LET’S TALK BOOK GROUP:
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