Storywalk on Sears Island:
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Summer Reading!
June 15 to the end of August
Carver Memorial Library encourages everyone--kids, adults, teens, and families--to join in Summer Reading and earn patches! Read widely and explore the library and the world around you. This summer the theme is “Oceans of Possibilities”, celebrating oceans and sea stories. Enter a prize bag drawing for each patch you earn. Download the Summer Reading brochure with all the details about events, activities, and Oceans patch challenge. |
Spice Club: Sage
Kits available Friday June 10: Cumin
July 8: Sage Try new flavors, explore new recipes, or just get out of a cooking rut. Each kit is a packet that comes with the spice of the month, history/cultural background, and recipes highlighting the featured spice. Enjoy at your own pace. No need to register, just come in and pick up a kit. |
Book Club: he Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
Second Tuesday of the month, 1pm.
Location: in July on the library lawn (it was so nice last month!). In case of rain, downstairs in the Children's Room. Masks recommended. Come talk about this month's book club pick. Upcoming titles: July: The Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford August: Richard Russo, Gerry Boyle, Tess Gerritsen, Lincoln Colcord or--? |
DIY Kits and DIY TogetherDIY Kit
Coral Reef Crochet: kits available Friday, June 3rd. Make hyperbolic crochet corals! This summer we'll make a DIY textile ocean reef tank in the Reading Room with our coral creations, like this one at the Smithsonian. Try out coral crochet, or make your own fabric fish, knitted anemones or other undersea elements! Crafternoon: DIY Together Thursdays at 3:30pm. Join the Crafternoon Zoom to do the DIY Kit project together, ask for help, or share your finished creation. All levels welcome! Join Zoom Meeting (recurring link): https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/221116293 Meeting ID: 221 116 293 One tap mobile: +16468769923,,221116293# Crafternoon Together - in person! Third Thursdays, 3:30pm, at the library picnic table. Let's meet in person! Zoom Crafternoons will continue every week for those who prefer not to meet in person. In case of inclement weather, we'll try again the following week. |
Carver Memorial Library Association Annual Meeting
Thursday, July 14th at 5:30pm
In the Reading Room. Carver Memorial Library Association Annual Meeting will take place immediately before the July Board of Trustees meeting. Meetings are open to the public. For more information about the Board and Board membership, please call the library at 548-2303. |
Tai Chi/Qigong Five Animals
Tuesdays at 3pm beginning April 26.
On the library lawn. If raining, upstairs at the Town Office, 1 Union St. We are considering moving to a different day/time, so if there's another slot that you prefer, let us know! Donations appreciated but optional. All ages welcome, children to seniors. A fun and friendly introduction to Turtle, Snake, Crane, Tiger, and Dragon, lead by Dean Anderson. Qigong offers gentle movement, stress relief, and a bit of social contact while out in the fresh air. If there is enough interest, we will continue into the summer and beyond. Donations are appreciated but the library encourages everyone who would like to attend. Sponsors wanted! If you are able, become a regular sponsor by donating a certain amount each month. Your contribution makes this program available to everyone regardless of financial status. |
Carver Memorial Library
12 Union Street / P.O. Box 439 Searsport, ME 04974 |
M. 10-5, T. 10-6, W.-F. 10-5, Sat 10-1
(207) 548-2303 staff@carverlibrary.org |