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Welcome to Carver Memorial Library
Serving the town of Searsport, Maine since 1910.

Covid Info, updated 6/21/2022: Masks optional, per CDC guidelines. 30 minute computer limit.
All the details about library services are on the COVID-19 page.

Closed for Independence Day, Monday July 4. Join us in the parade!

Upcoming Events and Activities

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Solstice By the Sea with Friends of Sears Island

Tuesday June 21, 5-8pm on Sears Island

Celebrating with Friends of Sears Island! Visit our Book Wagon, Rest & Read corner, and Storywalk.
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Storywalk on Sears Island:
Living Sunlight

June 15 to July 15
On the Homestead Trail, Sears Island
As families walk along the woods path, they will find pages of the picture book Living Sunlight by Molly Bang. You’ll learn how the sun’s light and energy
becomes part of all life on earth, including humans!

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Fourth of July Parade

Monday, July 4, 10:45.
Line up on Norris Ave, 11am parade.
March with us! Wear your ocean headband, carry a jellyfish lantern, swim gear, or another ocean-themed outfit! Visit the Book Wagon on the Penobscot Marine Museum Crescent after the parade until 1pm.

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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.
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Outdoor Storytime

Friday mornings at 10:30, outside on the lawn
Music, movement, stories, and more, for children 0-5 and their caregivers. In case of uncooperative weather, we will have a short song and story downstairs in the children’s room.

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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.

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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--?
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DIY Kits and DIY Together

DIY 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.
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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.

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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.

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Free computer, internet, and technology classes

Presented by the National Digital Equity Center, in partnership with the Town of Searsport and Carver Memorial Library.
All classes are free and open to the public with registration.
To sign up, create an account by "enrolling" here, and then sign up for classes.
See a full list of classes here:
https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes
You can take any of the classes from home, or choose an on-site location from around the state. On-site classes in Searsport are held upstairs at Union Hall, 1 Union Street, Searsport ME. There will be an in-person facilitator, and the instructor will be live via video.
For more information on classes, email searsport@digitalequitycenter.org
All upcoming classes in Searsport (link to NDEC site)

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
  • Home
  • Borrow
    • Catalog & Account
    • Collections and Services
    • CAML
    • MaineCat
    • Interlibrary Loan
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    • cloudLibrary instructions
    • Become a borrower
    • Curbside Pickup
    • Home Delivery Service
    • How to access your account online
    • Musical Instrument Lending Library
  • Programs & Events
    • Adult Events
    • Children's Events
    • Storytime
    • Summer Reading + Patches
    • AARP Tax help
  • Resources
    • Carver at Home: Books and Learning links
    • Useful Links and Services
    • Digital Maine Library online resources
    • Genealogy
    • Voter Information
    • Covid-19
  • About
    • Hours, Location, and Contact
    • Policies
    • Board of Trustees
    • History
    • Value Calculator
    • Support the library
    • Annual Tea
    • Gift Basket Silent Auction