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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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Dear Ricker Memorial Library Patrons,
We are thrilled to share some big news regarding the future of our library… our expansion is finally ready to proceed to the build stage! With this comes a change of services that we will be offering during the construction, which is approximated to last about 9 months. While we will miss seeing you in our usual space, the closure is a vital step toward the expansion of the children’s room, offices, and the remodeling of our back entryway. We are working hard to ensure that when we reopen, you will find a library that is more accessible, updated, and ready for the future.
Ricker Memorial Library will be closing the doors beginning May 23rd to the public and will begin a transition to the town hall, next doors. We will be re-opening to the public, in a limited capacity, on June 1st at the town hall, downstairs. Although we will not be offering our complete normal library services here is what we will be offering:
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Partial On-site Services: You can call, come to the downstairs of the town hall or email and request books, some of our non-fiction selections s will not be available. We will have all our new books, including audio books and magazines available in our temporary space. You will be able to request interlibrary loans, or use the reciprocal program to visit and get books from neighboring libraries. You will be able to come in for a quiet place to read, do remote work, or make a puzzle at our temporary space and our patrons will also have the capability to use computers and the ability to print copies. In addition, there will still be an area for groups, such as quilters and the woodcarvers, to meet.
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Digital access 24/7: Our digital collection through the cloud library, which includes e-books and audiobooks, will remain fully available through our website.
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Programs: Keep an eye out for library programs, such as our Summer Reading Program, the Mystery and Lets Talk Book Group and a few special events we will have this summer. These will be held at the Town Hall! In the fall, we will start back up with our Preschool Story time, Tweens and Teens and the Lego Club.
We Know nine months is a long time, but we promise the wait will be worth it, we will be posting regular updates and “sneak peeks” of our progress on our social media platforms.
Thank you for your patience, your loyalty, and your shared love for this library. We cannot wait to welcome you back into our beautiful new space!
Warmly,
The Library Staff
Ricker Memorial Library
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It’s that time of year again for the Annual Friends of the Library Yard Sale. The Yard Sale is going to be Saturday, June 20th, 8-1. The rain date is for the following Saturday, June 27th. If you would like to sign up for the yard sale it was $10.00 for the table and 10% of your proceeds. For any questions, please come in or call us at 998-4601 ext.6
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Adult Class Wet Felting
Tuesday April 28th 10:00 to 12:00
Learn to wet felt by making a small pouch using raw sheeps wool. All materials are provided. Please bring a towel from home.
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3/13/2026
The Part Time Library Associate Position has been filled. Thank you for all who were interested and had filled out a application.
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Chunk the Whale Program at Town Hall
Tuesday April 21rst
First Program 10-11, Second Program 11:15-12:15
Please Call or come in to sign up for either one of the times available for the Whale Program. 998-4601 EXT. 6
The real Chunk was a beloved humpback whale frequently seen in the Gulf of Maine, known for her distinctive dorsal fin, which had a “chunk” missing—hence her name. At around 10 years old and 40 feet long, she was a familiar and cherished presence for marine enthusiasts and researchers alike. Unfortunately, Chunk passed away in the summer of 2024 after becoming entangled in fishing nets off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, highlighting the dangers marine life faces from human activities. Her story lives on through educational initiatives like “Within the Whale,” a program that uses a life-sized inflatable model of Chunk to teach people about marine biology and conservation. This interactive experience allows participants to step inside the inflatable whale, exploring its anatomy while learning about the challenges faced by humpback whales and the importance of ocean conservation. Chunk’s legacy serves as a reminder of the need to protect marine ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Her story continues to inspire efforts to reduce threats like fishing gear entanglements and to foster a deeper appreciation for marine life.**********************************************************************************************************************
Chewonki Tide pool Touch Tanks
Friday, April 24th at 10:30 to 11:30
The tide pool is home to a variety of species whose unique adaptations allow them to maintain stability in a world that is in a constant state of change.
Which species can endure the waves, tides and temperature changes of the rocky coast? Using this interactive traveling display, participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species.
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Ricker Library is fundraising for Bookshelves for the New Expansion.
So far $1,120.00 has been donated to the bookshelves! YAAAYYYY!!!
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At Ricker Library we always have an ongoing Booksale and it’s a great bargain, a bag of books for $3.00.
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“LEGO CLUB”
Join Lego Club with Miss Dorothy and make great Lego sets with instructions or you can create your own design with our loose Lego’s. Also, once each month we will have our Lego race track out. Where you can race your own race car Lego creation on the track. We have the dates for the year here at the library and if you have any questions, please call us at (207) 998-4601 ext.6******************************************************************************************
STORY TIME
Every Tuesday 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
We meet for an hour every Tuesday at 3:30. Grades 5th to 8th
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 tweens grow older.******************************************************************************************
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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(Download Library) https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/polandrml/featured
Visit by clicking the CloudLibrary link above to be able to download books on your phone, tablet and computer. *ONCE YOU ARE ON 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********************************************************************************************
ADULT CRIBBAGE
CRIBBAGE CARD PLAYING FRIDAYS * Next time: April 24th, 1:30 to 3:00. We have all the cribbage boards and cards to play with.
