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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“ALL TOGETHER NOW”

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2023

Tuesdays  July 11 to August 8th  at 10:00 AM

Come join us at Ricker Memorial Library for the SUMMER READING PROGRAM.  This year’s theme is “ALL TOGETHER NOW”  This program will focus on how people

work together and do kind  things for others.  As part of that program, we will all work together each week by reading and participating to earn supplies and food for the  Responsible Pet Care

  Animal Shelter.    Each week the children will hear new stories and make a fun craft.  Registration will start Monday JUNE 5TH

Ages 2 – 6  THEME WEEKS:                                                                 Ages 7 – 12  THEME WEEKS:

Week 1 * KINDNESS WORD ROCK                                                     Week 1 * BOX JOURNAL                            

Week 2 * WARM FUZZIES                                                                     Week 2 * BASEBALL CAPS

Week 3 * GIVE A FRIEND A FLOWER                                                 Week 3 *  KINDNESS ROCKS

Week 4 * ALL TOGETHER NOW RELAY                                             Week 4 * RELAY AND MARSHMALLOW TOWERS

GRAND FINALE:  Week 5 * RESPONSIBLE PET CARE

******* Please don’t forget to reserve your space. ************

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STEVE CORNING ……JUGGLING, COMEDY, VARIETY

FRIDAY, JULY 14 at 2:00 **Steve presents a fast paced variety show of juggling routines, mind-blowing escape artistry, comedy magic, contortion, balancing amazing stunts. Please call 998-4390 or come in to reserve a space. (space is limited)

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*SUPER SPRING YARD SALE .. SATURDAY JUNE 17  8AM – 1PM   at RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

It is not too early to reserve your spot in our yard sale. Each participant pays $5.00 for the rental of a table and agrees to give the Friends 10% of whatever they make that day. The Friends set up the tables, do all the advertising and clean up at the end of the day. Come join your neighbors in a fun day and help support the library at the same time!_________________________________________________________________

 

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CAREER CENTER.. Someone will come to the Library to assist you with:  Job Search. Resume and Interviewing  JULY 6 @   9:00 – 11:00

Locating a registered apprenticeship,  Training and education assistance, Federal bonding information, Veteran’s services and

job search assistance.  For more information, contact Nicole.Tevault@Maine.gov  or 207–816-0773

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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’s lots to see at the park.  

Reserve a date as soon as you can.

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WE ALSO HAVE PASSES TO THE MAINE STATE PARKS  &  COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS  IN BOOTHBAY

Please ask any Librarian for more information on these passes.

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RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY’S PRESCHOOL STORYTIME.    Tuesdays    10:00 – 11:00

IMAGINE, DISCOVER AND EXPLORE WITH MISS TAMMY!            Ages 2 to 5 years old

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TWEENS AND TEENS GROUP : Tuesdays   3:30 to 4:30

Grades 5th to 8th

 

Our goal is to have tweens and teens view the library as more than just books. We would like to provide a fun place for tweens to learn teamwork and skills as the become  confident as becoming teens. 

 

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INITIAL APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX STABILIZATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.  If you are at least 65 years old and have owned a homestead in Maine for at least ten years, you may qualify to have your property tax stabilized at the amount of your bill the year you applied for the program.  Please check with the library for this form.                       

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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                                 mils.polarislibrary.com      also :  maineinfonet

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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*CLOUD ::   Account Pins:  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 barcode lasr 4 digit of your phone number. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

 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 * 1:30 to 3:00.   Come join us , all levels are welcome.  Cribbage boards and cards are furnished.   NEXT TIME  JUNE 16

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THE FRIENDS OF RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY NEED A HELPING HAND!

Would you like to make a difference in your community?   MEETING MONDAY MAY 1ST  6:30 – 7:30pm    PLEASE COME AND SEE WHAT THEY DO!

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:   

                                                                          June 5th    @ 2:00-3:00       “THE SCARED BRIDGE””    By  Anne Hillerman                                                

                  LET’S TALK BOOK GROUP:    June May 15th    @ 6:30-7:30      “NIGHT OF THE LIVING REZ”  by Morgan Talty

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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.

 

 

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1211 Maine Street, Poland, Maine 04274