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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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HELP WANTED – PART TIME LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
Posted on: January 28, 2026 – 8:00am
RICER LIBRARY PART TIME LIBRARY ASSOCIATE
The Town of Poland is seeking a part time Library Associate. This job requires you to provide skillful and friendly service to patrons and to assist in performing the day-to-day operations of the Library with an emphasis on developing and implementing children’s programming such as Summer Reading, Preschool Story Time and the Tween/Teen Programs. This is 16 hours per week with a pay rate of $17.13 per hour. Starting date will be May 3, 2026.
Please go to the Town of Poland Website news page and click on the library associate position and go to the application to fill out or print out. Please return the application to Ricker Library. If there are any questions, please call at 998-4601 EXT 6**********************************************************************************************************************
PLEASE NOTE THE LIBRARY PHONE NUMBER IS NOW:
998-4601 EXT 6
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Adult Loon Felting Class
Monday, March 9th at 5:30 P.M.
Join us for a fun felting class! Beginners as well as advanced felters are welcome. All materials will be provided for at the class. Be sure to call or come into signup. Space is limited.
998-4601 ext6
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Adult Paint Class
The date has been changed to the evening
of March 23rd at 5:30 p.m.
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Chunk the Whale Program at Town Hall
Tuesday April 21rst
First Program 10-11, Second Program 11:15-12:15
Please Call or come in to sign up for either one of the times available for the Whale Program. 998-4601 EXT. 6
The real Chunk was a beloved humpback whale frequently seen in the Gulf of Maine, known for her distinctive dorsal fin, which had a “chunk” missing—hence her name. At around 10 years old and 40 feet long, she was a familiar and cherished presence for marine enthusiasts and researchers alike. Unfortunately, Chunk passed away in the summer of 2024 after becoming entangled in fishing nets off the coast of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, highlighting the dangers marine life faces from human activities. Her story lives on through educational initiatives like “Within the Whale,” a program that uses a life-sized inflatable model of Chunk to teach people about marine biology and conservation. This interactive experience allows participants to step inside the inflatable whale, exploring its anatomy while learning about the challenges faced by humpback whales and the importance of ocean conservation. Chunk’s legacy serves as a reminder of the need to protect marine ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Her story continues to inspire efforts to reduce threats like fishing gear entanglements and to foster a deeper appreciation for marine life.**********************************************************************************************************************
Ricker Library is fundraising for Bookshelves for the New Expansion.
So far $1000.00 has been donated to the bookshelves! YAAAYYYY!!!
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At Ricker Library we always have an ongoing Booksale and it’s a great bargain, a bag of books for $3.00.
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“LEGO CLUB”
Join Lego Club with Miss Dorothy and make great Lego sets with instructions or you can create your own design with our loose Lego’s. Also, once each month we will have our Lego race track out. Where you can race your own race car Lego creation on the track. We have the dates for the year here at the library and if you have any questions, please call us at (207) 998-4601 ext.6******************************************************************************************
STORY TIME
Every Tuesday at 10:00
Come join us for an hour of learning and fun. Reading, Singing and Crafting with Miss Tammy.
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TWEEN AND TEEN CLUB
We meet for an hour every Tuesday at 3:30. Grades 5th to 8th
Our goal is to have tweens and teens view the library as more than just books. We want to provide a fun safe place to learn teamwork, confidence and skills as tweens grow older.******************************************************************************************
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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(Download Library) https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/polandrml/featured
Visit by clicking the CloudLibrary link above to be able to download books on your phone, tablet and computer. *ONCE YOU ARE ON 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********************************************************************************************
ADULT CRIBBAGE
CRIBBAGE CARD PLAYING FRIDAYS * Next time: February 13th and 27th at 1:30 to 3:00. We have all the cribbage boards and cards to play with.
