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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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’re seeing is magic or science. Don’s worry we’ll 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 our magical no-melt snow. You’ll have to see it to believe it!  Please call or come in to the LIBRARY to register.. space is limited …. 998-4390

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FRIENDS CHRISTMAS BASKET SALE:   come on in and check out the beautiful baskets !!

GREAT GIFTS FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND MAYBE FOR YOURSELF  ……………….

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STORY WALK … “THERE ARE NO MOOSE ON THIS ISLAND!”

Ricker Library now has a story walk outside.  Come explore and enjoy the book while walking with reading the signs.

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cloudLibrary

 

 

(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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POLAND SPRING PRESERVATION SOCIETY AND WATER MUSEUM

We now have two family passes for our patrons to the Maine State Building, All Souls Chapel and the Water Museum.  This is free admission for up to six (6) people.

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GIFT BASKET SALE!!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ricker Library.

There are Three Ways to Help:

  •   Donate Items for a Gift Basket
  •   Create and Donate a Gift Basket
  •   Come to the Library and Buy a Gift Basket
  •   DONATIONS MAY BE DROPPED OFF AT THE LIBRARY BY MONDAY .. NOVEMBER 6th

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

Tweens and Teens :  Please come into the library to register …     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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CRIBBAGE CARD PLAYING FRIDAY * 1:30 to 3:00.   Come join us, all levels are welcome.  Cribbage boards and cards are furnished.   NEXT TIME    Oct 20th

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ADULT COLORING CLUB

Join us on Friday  Oct. 13th  and Oct 27th    2:30 – 4:00. We will provide everything.  JUST COME AND ENJOY!

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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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                             LET’S TALK BOOK GROUP: 

October 16  @ 6:30-7:30 “ARGO” By Antonio Mendez and Matt Baglio

                             MONDAY MYSTERY BOOK:                                                                                                                                                                                 

November 6 @ 2:00-3:00  “ONE STEP TOO FAR”    By Lisa Garner                                                                                *************************************************************************************************************************************************

 

 

 

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(207) 998-4390
1211 Maine Street, Poland, Maine 04274