Welcome to Carver Memorial Library!
Serving the town of Searsport, Maine, since 1910.
Please note that we will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday October 14.
Route 1 road construction update: No detour! Still hard at work. Check the construction Facebook page for the latest information.
Route 1 road construction update: No detour! Still hard at work. Check the construction Facebook page for the latest information.
Upcoming Events and Activities
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PMM+Carver: Music in Our Lives
Wednesday, October 9th at 3 pm
At Carver Library While sea chanteys and sailors songs were important music in Joanna Colcord's life, this year, Penobscot Marine Museum is looking at the role of music in the lives of Midcoast Mainers in the past and today. See images of instruments from PMM's collection and hear stories of pianos at sea, fiddles, banjos, harps, and Pete Seeger at a boat launch! |
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Family Pumpkin Decorating
Friday, October 11th
11:30am to 4pm or while supplies last Decorate a pumpkin to take home! We’ll have tempera paint sticks and fun design ideas to get you started. (Note: we won't be using carving tools). This event is for kids, teens, and families. |
Recurring and Ongoing Events
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Tech Help Office Hours
Mondays from 3 to 5 pm
Bring your questions! Learn more about your devices and how to solve problems you may have. Our librarians are happy to assist you with your technology needs, but please note that these sessions are offered to allow you to expand your skills, not as a replacement for professional tech support. When you come in:
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Chess Club
Two Fridays of the month:
October 11 and 18 at 3 pm A fun and informal meetup to come play chess. Some instruction available if you want to learn or improve your game. The library will provide chess boards, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. Kids of all ages. |
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Lego Club
First Tuesdays, 3-4pm (Note new schedule!)
October 1, November 5 All ages. Children under 5 should have an attentive adult. Build unique LEGO projects and follow your imagination. We supply the LEGOs and you bring the creativity. Come join the fun and bring a friend too! |
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Book Club: Classic Mysteries (genre)
Second Tuesday of the month, 1pm.
Tuesday, October 8, 1pm Location: Library Reading Room. Come talk about this month's book club pick. All welcome! Discuss or just listen in. Upcoming titles: October: Classic Mysteries genre November: The Personal Librarian by Melanie Benedict December: The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett |
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Reading Dragons!
How does it work?
Start with the egg, then the child, and go on to earn the whole family! When you’re ready, bring your log back to the library and and get your cards! Earn the whole family or redeem a card or two at a time--it’s up to you! Dragon Families New dragons are added every month, and earlier ones retired. Plan your dragons carefully!
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Crafternoon and DIY Kits
September: Worry Pets
Create colorful and unique works of art! DIY Kits available on the first Friday of the month. Try a new craft or project. Discover your new favorite thing! These are kits for fun projects you can do at home, and they include instructions and supplies. Crafternoons online Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30pm Click here to join this program via Zoom. Crafts and socializing. Break out your knitting, craft projects, or mending and join us for conversation, questions, and new friends. Drop in any week. |
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Storytime
Friday mornings from 10:30-11:30
Downstairs in the Children's Room. Music, movement, stories, and more, for children and their caregivers. Families are welcome to join in!
Weather cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page. |
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Waldo County Bounty Share Shed
From June to October
Located against the wall by the back parking lot. Stop by and leave or take fresh produce! Free and open to all. A project in partnership with Waldo County Bounty. |
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Book Sale: Refreshed
The book sale is topped up with fresh titles!
All books are now a suggested donation of $1. |
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Dolly Parton's Imagination LibraryInspire your child’s love of reading!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five. Books will arrive in the mail monthly until your child’s 5th birthday! This FREE BOOKS program is available to all infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Waldo County. It’s easy to enroll! Click here to register online, download an application form, or ask a librarian for a paper copy. |