Ricker Memorial Library

“‘FUNDRAISER FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY”

Ricker Library Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:24:59 +0000

ITALIAN DINNER AND MOVIE…FRIDAY JUNE 28, 2013 - 6:30 pm

ENJOY AN ADULT DINNER WITH A SHOWING OF “‘UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN”

DINNER INCLUDES: CHOICE OF MEAT/VEGETABLE LASAGNA, SALAD, BREAD AND DESSERT. TICKETS $10.00/person. FUNDRAISER for FRIENDS of ALAN RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Tickets at the Library. FMI: 998-4390…Please purchase tickets by June 25th.

MAINE WILDLIFE PARK PASSES

Ricker Library Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:17:21 +0000

Passes are now available at Ricker Memorial Library. Passes are $2.50 per person for up to 7 people in your group. The park is located in Gray and has over 30 species of animals. With this pass enjoy saving $2.50 – $5.00 per person. Please contact the library for more information. 998-4390

LIVE ACOUSTIC FOLK MUSIC WITH BILL BERLINGHOFF

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:11:35 +0000

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES……

WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 4TH 7-9 P.M.

WHERE: A. B. RICKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY

“Bill Berlinghoff,” a folksinger in the Pete Seeger tradition. “In half a century as a performer, Bill has appeared in almost every east coast state from Maine to Virginia and as far west as Colorado and Oregon. In his rich, flexible baritone accompanied by banjo or guitar, Bill sings a wide range of songs, spanning the traditional mountain music of Tennessee, the popular folk music of the 60′s, topical songs of quiet coffeehouses, and rowdy singalongs of the Irish pubs. Come and enjoy the timeless folk music of three generations.”

“FREE BOOKMARKS WITH SPECIAL REQUESTS”

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:21:33 +0000

$25.00 HARD COVER $10.00 PAPERBACK

The above cost is for patrons returning books that have been soiled or damaged.

PLEASE USE THIS AS A BOOKMARK RATHER THAN BENDING THE CORNERS

OF THE PAGES TO MARK YOUR PLACE.

Poor treatment of books costs our library and that cost needs to be passed on to those causing the damage.

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Many thanks to all our patrons that do take out books to read and enjoy them while taking special care of these treasures.

FRED’S CORNER

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:24:00 +0000

GHOST MAN by Roger Hobbs. Every once in a while a new author comes along that really knocks your socks off, and Roger Hobbs is certainly one of those. His writing is crisp and to the point, and he doesn’t wander off on tangents like some of the current “big” authors in vogue. None of repeated pages about how “Nana baked cookies for the kids and then took them to school” mind-numbing paragraphs. This book is about the ultimate, beneath the radar master heister and how he turns the table on a super conman crime planner, a local gangster and the FBI. Written in first-person, the nameless GHOST MAN describes what and why he makes each move. Scenes vary from Atlantic City to Kuala Lumpur and are described with comforting familiarity. The book is fast-paced, suspenseful, gritty and exciting. Before you pick up yet another of the bi-weekly books written by a famous author and a sidekick read this one. It’s really much better and is a forerunner of what will no doubt be more great reads. I can’t wait for his next one.

FRED’ CORNER

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:31:17 +0000

RATLINES by Stuart Neville. After World War II, Nazi criminals fled to all corners of the globe. Some came to the US, as many as 9,000 were believed to have gone to South America, specifically Brazil (which had 3,000 citizens who joined the party making them the numerically significant country), and to my surprise, Ireland where some local sympathizers had hoped they would defeat the British and perhaps free them from yoke. This tells a fictional tale playing on the true environment that existed in Ireland after the war. Nazis with new names and stolen money were manipulating and still killing others, dreaming of either a return to power or at the least a new personal kingdom. British and Israeli secret police were trying to track them down and exact punishment, while the bad guys were still plying their trade. Albert Ryan now works for the Minister of Justice of the British government and is tasked with cleaning up some of the mess. His record as super Special Forces guy during World War II and Korea makes him adversary is the ex-Nazi Skorzeny who has too many connections, and too much money to take down. Things are going to get ugly. Because Stuart Neville lives in Ireland he can write with authority and has created a novel that is both gripping and informative.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:12:07 +0000

Candidates’ Night – Thursday, March 21st, 7:00 pm at Town Office Conference Room… for: Select Board * School Board * Library Board *

Pop-Up Books with Story-time Readers

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:46:50 +0000

Children & Parents Welcome …

April 10th, Wednesday

9:45 – 10:45, 12:30-1:30 and 1:30-2:30

WIN AN “AMERICAN DOLL” RAFFLE

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:47:28 +0000

We are raffling an American Doll. Winner will have their choice of doll. Tickets are $3.00 each or two for $5.00. Drawing will be December 7th. This could be a great Christmas gift if won cause American Dolls are really special.

PERSON TO PERSON…POTLUCK SUPPER/PROGRAM

Ricker Library Staff — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:13:25 +0000

Taylor Slemmer will be the guest speaker. Her presentation will be on animal shelters in Maine. This is on Sunday, March 10th 5:30 to 7:30. (Guests are asked to bring a casserole, salad or dessert to share).