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 and Recreational
Materials In A Welcoming Environment
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FREE::: Set of THE WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA – These books are in great condition. Home schools would probably enjoy these great books. If interested please
let us know.
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2022 : AN OCEAN OF POSSIBILITIES
TUESDAYS : 10:00 – 11:00 July 12, 19, 26 and Aug. 2 and 9th
Registration starting June 17th
Join us at the Ricker Memorial Library to Explore Oceans and Marine Life with stories, crafts and games. There will be 5 fun filled weeks for Preschoolers and School aged children.
Preschool Class Age 1 – 5 Years
Week 1. Sand Sculpture
Week 2. Pirate Ship
Week 3. Ocean in a Jaw
Week 4. Seashell Art
School Age Class Grades 1 – 6th
Week 1. Ocean Slime
Week 2. Layers of Ocean in a Bottle
Week 3. Decode a Secret Message
Week 4. Make a Shark
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wed Aug 3rd @ 2:00
CHEWONKI PRESENT: TIDAL POOLS
Wednesday August 3 at 2:00 please call to reserve a space or come in to sign up.. space is limited
Tide pools are a home to a variety of species. Which species can endure the waves, tides and temperature changes of the rocky coast? Using interactive traveling displays participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky tidal ecosystem and touch some the ocean’s most magnificent species.
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Tues Aug 9th @ 10:00
MARINE MAMMALS OF MAINE: A SEALS JOURNEY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH AT 10:00 am /// Please call 998-4390 or come in to sign up … space is limited
“A Seal’s Journey” explores MMoME’s work responding to and assessing animals in the field, the natural history and identification of seal species and a look inside our unique seal triangle and rehabilitation center.
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MAINE WILDLIFE PARK:
The Friends of Ricker Library have purchased the Maine Wildlife Park’s Community pass for use by our library patrons..
This pass allows up to 7 people (3 yrs. old and up) in one group to enter the park for only $3.50 per person. There is lots to see at the park,
and the pass can only be used by one group per day.
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MAINE STATE PARKS PASS:
Thanks to the generosity of two of our patrons, we once again have Maine State Park Pass for patrons to check out.
MAINE STATE PARK POLICY 2022 } a patron who checks out the State Pass can have it for 2 days.
If pass is checked out before 3 pm, that day counts as the first day. For example: a patron checks out the pass at 11 am on Wednesday – Wednesday is the first day. The pass needs to either be put in the book drop Thursday night or it can be returned promptly at 9 am Friday morning. The overdue fee for the pass is $5.00 per day.
Each patron (or family) can only reserve the pass one time each month: however, patrons are welcome to take out the pass any time for a day if it is available, even if they have already reserved that month. If the pass is reserved for a particular day and another patron wants to take out out a day or two before that, he can; but he must return it before we close on the night before the day for which is is reserved.
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COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS PASS:
The Friends of Ricker Library have purchased a Library Pass to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay for use by patrons of Ricker Memorial Library. The pass can be used by one group from our library each calendar day. A group is up to 2 adults and number of their childred/grandchildren under the age of 18. The library pass is valid for admission only.
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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 clip here> Maine Infonet
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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WE CAN ONLY TAKE USED FICTION BOOKS FOR BOOK SALE (GOOD CONDITION) and ONLY 1 BAG OR SMALL BOX AT A TIME DONATIONS……
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CURBSIDE SIDE PICK UP: Please call Library for Details 998-4390
HOME BOOK DELIVERY FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY PATRONS
Our Trustees of the Library will be trying a home delivery service for Poland residents. You must have an up to date library card. Please call Library if interested @ 998-4390
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CRIBBAGE CARD PLAYING FRIDAY * July 8th at 1:30 to 3:00. Come join us , all levels are welcome. Cribbage boards and cards are furnished. (This is the second Friday of each month)
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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!
Friend’s 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 Friend’s 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 MYSTERY BOOK: August 1st @ 2:00 – 3:00 “THE ESCAPE ARTIST ” By Brad Meltzer
LET’S TALK BOOK GROUP: August 15th @ 6:30 – 7:30 “SIGH, GONE” By Phuc Tran Maine Humanities Council Summer Reading
“BENEFICENCE” By Meredith Hall Maine Humanities Council Summer Reading
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We have a great selection of these books which are really expensive to buy. These audios are checked when they are returned and many are coming back dirty with finger prints and lots of scratches. They can be washed but the scratches on them cannot be fixed. Please be careful when taking them out so that we all can enjoy listening to these stories with no skipping CDs. Please do not attempt to clean them yourselves because they are delicate. Thank you for your understanding.
