Welcome to Carver Memorial Library
Serving the town of Searsport, Maine since 1910.
Now offering contactless curbside pickup! All the details are on the pickup page. Curbside pickup hours for the week of 6/8: Monday 10-1, Tuesday 11-6, Wednesday 10-1, Thursday 11-4:30, Friday 8-12.
Watch for a Facebook Live storytime with Miss Sadie on Friday!
The library building is closed to the public pending safety measures (e.g. sneezeguards, etc), which we hope will be done sometime in the middle of June. We will be following the Public and Community Buildings Checklist (pdf) and the Public Libraries Checklist (pdf).
Thank you for your patience as we work to implement measures for a safe reopening. More details here.
Please help keep our community safe. Stay well, and we look forward to seeing you at the library once the public health emergency is past.
Watch for a Facebook Live storytime with Miss Sadie on Friday!
The library building is closed to the public pending safety measures (e.g. sneezeguards, etc), which we hope will be done sometime in the middle of June. We will be following the Public and Community Buildings Checklist (pdf) and the Public Libraries Checklist (pdf).
Thank you for your patience as we work to implement measures for a safe reopening. More details here.
Please help keep our community safe. Stay well, and we look forward to seeing you at the library once the public health emergency is past.
Upcoming Events and Activities
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Book Discussion: Persuasion
Wednesday, June 17 at 3pm
Join us for a virtual discussion of Jane Austen's Persuasion. All welcome, whether you've reread it recently or just want to listen in. Downloadable, free ebooks available from Standard Ebooks, Project Gutenberg, Open Library, Google Books, etc. Join Zoom Meeting: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/88296788328 Meeting ID: 882 9678 8328 One tap mobile : +13126266799,,88296788328# Dial by your location : +1 646 876 9923 |
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Bicentennial and 175th Reading Challenge
Starts March 16, runs all year.
Celebrate by reading books and doing activities related to Maine and Searsport history. Earn patches/badges for completing each challenge. Download a log sheet here, or pick up one at the library. |
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Preschool Storytime!
When: Fridays at 10:30 am
Where: Live on our Facebook page. What: Stories, songs, movement, and activities for young learners! Children from 0-5 and their families are welcome to join! |
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Crafternoon
Thursdays at 3:30pm.
Crafts and socializing. Break out your knitting, craft projects, or mending and join us conversation, questions, and new friends. Drop in any week. Join Zoom Meeting (link should work for recurring Crafternoons.) https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/221116293 Meeting ID: 221 116 293 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,221116293# |
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Statewide online events calendar
Maine libraries are sharing their online events in one calendar. These events are open to everyone! Now is your chance to access great events from libraries all over the state.
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Phone hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am to 2pm.
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-1pm. We are here for you! Questions, tech help, resources, or just a friendly voice. Now including book requests and recommendations and arrangements for curbside pickup. |
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Pen Pal Connection
Stay connected with your friendly library and enjoy something fun in the mailbox. All ages!
Subject to staff availability. Write to us at PO Box 439 Searsport ME 04974. |
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Postcards from Commander
Would a postcard from Commander brighten your day? He misses visiting everyone at the library and listening to stories. Contact us with your address, and a postcard will be on the way!
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#ArtWallSearsport
Use the hashtag #artwallsearsport on social media to share your art or special projects. Draw a picture, build with LEGO, show off your knitting, make mud pies--show us how you're being creative in Searsport! All ages.
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Using Zoom videoconferencing
Events and discussions are moving online! Libraries all over are hosting meetings with Zoom, a videoconferencing platform. Even if you just want to watch and listen (or don't have a webcam or microphone), please join us! Generally you can join Zoom meetings by clicking the link and following the prompts. You can also read the help info at Getting started with Zoom (there's a program to install for desktop, apps for mobile, and a Chrome browser option). Pardon our dust as we all learn to use new tools.
Friendly introduction from the Maine Digital Inclusion Initiative: If you need help getting started with Zoom, there are details and pictures here. For dialing in by your location: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US |
Carver at Home page. Library resources, free books and learning, activities, resources, help, and COVID-19 information. A curated list of useful things, all in one place. More added all the time.
Genealogy resources now have their own page. B.J., Genealogist at the Maine State Library, is doing Zoom meetings on various genealogy topics.
Maine State Library Science Online. Join Chris Dorman and the Maine State Library live on Facebook every Wednesday at 3:30 EST. Each week we explore a different topic using science principles, materials found in or around your home, and a follow along experiment to test your science knowledge!
Genealogy resources now have their own page. B.J., Genealogist at the Maine State Library, is doing Zoom meetings on various genealogy topics.
Maine State Library Science Online. Join Chris Dorman and the Maine State Library live on Facebook every Wednesday at 3:30 EST. Each week we explore a different topic using science principles, materials found in or around your home, and a follow along experiment to test your science knowledge!
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Carver Memorial Library Association Board MeetingGenerally the second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
Thursday May 14, 5:30pm Carver Memorial Library Association board meetings take place in the Reading Room beginning at 5:30pm and are open to the public. For more information about the Board and Board membership, please call the library at 548-2303. |