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 Materials and Recreational Materials in a Welcoming Environment
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PLEASE NOTE THE LIBRARY PHONE NUMBER IS NOW:
LIBRARY PHONE NUMBER: 998-4601 EXT 6
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Summer Movie “Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken,” will be playing at Ricker Memorial Library on Tuesday, August 13th, at 10:00. This is a heartwarming comedy about a shy teenager who discovers she’s part of a legendary royal lineage of mythical sea krakens and that her destiny is bigger than she ever dreamed.
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SPARKS ARK will be visiting Ricker Memorial Library on Tuesday, August 6th, at 10:00. They will be talking about and showing lots of different wildlife for the audience to enjoy. Space is limited so please come in or call to sign up. Our number is 998-4601 ex 6
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INTERLIBRARY LOAN UPDATE:
For all our patrons that use the Interlibrary Loans System for ordering books. Starting June 4th, interlibrary loan service (also called “van delivery”) is temporarily suspended until further notice. This service allows patrons to request items from libraries throughout the state and have those items sent directly to their home library for pickup. This means, effective immediately, we cannot request any books or items from another library for you until the van delivery service resumes, and that could potentially take months. This pause affects all participating Maine Libraries. The Maine State Library’s contract with the current van delivery expires this month. While we do not have an exact timeline available yet, we anticipate the transition to a new delivery provider to impact most of the summer. We will share updates a soon as they are available.
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https://login.librarypass.com/?library=library&domain=librarypass.com
Access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from 100+ library-friendly publishers — without holds, wait lists, or limits. Click on the link to the left to get access using Ricker Memorial Library’s name and your Ricker Memorial Library card number.
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The Summer Reading Program Registration will be starting June 10th. Please click on the link below to get all your information or call at 998-4601 ex 6.
Summer Reading Program 2024 Read
Summer Reading Program 2024 READ, RENEW, REPEAT
Come join us at Ricker Library this summer for five Tuesdays of crafts, games and lots of fun. We will learning about various things; like renewable resources , endangered species and our environment. Summer reading will be starting every Tuesday July 9th to August 6th. The program starts at 10:00.
Please come in to register at the library after JUNE 10th.
PRESCHOOL:
7/9 Planting with soil
7/16 Recyclable art
7/23 Endangered animal scavenger hunt
7/30 Recyclable polar bear
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SCHOOL AGE:
7/9 Polar Bears
7/16 Elephants
7/23 Graphic Novel
7/30 Mazes
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SPECIAL EVENTS:
July 19th Mammals of Maine, a Seal’s Journey
August 6th Sparks Ark
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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 EXT 6 * it will ring the LIBRARY.
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(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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CRIBBAGE CARD PLAYING FRIDAYS * Next time: * July 26 at 1:30 to 3:00. We have all the cribbage boards and cards to play with.
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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” “LET’S TALK BOOK GROUP” WILL RESTART SOON ..(we hope)
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MARINE MAMMALS OF MAINE: Friday July 19th @ 10:30 am
“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. This free presentation also includes interactive activities for children. Did you know that seals lie to rest alone out out of the water? It’s normal behavior!
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