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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IMPORTANT NOTICE::: On February 20 … Town of Poland is going on a new phone system  … New phone number will be  *998-4601* for all departments.  You will be directed to choose a number to key in;  listen for Library and press this number and it will ring to the LIBRARY.

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“April Vacation:” Tuesday, April 16th @ 10:30 A.M. Jim Nutting from the Butterfly and Insect Museum at Maine Art Glass will be here at Ricker Library. Mr.Nutting has a vast personal collection and extensive knowledge of thousands of live and mounted insects. He has put together a world-class display of stunningly stained glass handmade shadow boxes with tropical and local butterflies and as well as insects.

“April Vacation:” Friday April 19th @ 10:30 A.M. Jurassic Jo’s Dinosaurs will be here at Ricker Library.  Jurassic Jo’s provides interactive and educational entertainment experiences that give donosaur-loving kids opportunity to meet and learn all about our favorite prehistoric pals. Space is limited so please call or come in to sign up.********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************                         PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT ON THE CALENDAR….LOTS OF THINGS TO CHECK OUT!!

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

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

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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   3/8/24  *  3/22/24

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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 MURDER MYSTERY GROUP:  April 1rst   2:00-3:00

LET’S TALK BOOK GROUP: Mar 18 6:30-7:30 “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                         

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