Welcome to Carver Memorial Library
Serving the town of Searsport, Maine since 1910.
Upcoming Events
All events are at Carver Memorial Library unless otherwise noted.
Closed for Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 20.
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Paws to Read with Commander, a Service Dog
Tuesday, January 21, 3:30pm to 7pm
Tuesday, January 28, 3:30pm to 7pm Service dog Commander and his handler Andrea will be at the library so children can practice reading aloud to him, and he can spend time with library visitors. Reading aloud to dogs can help children gain confidence and skill, and is a great way to experience the fun of reading. |
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Reading Plays Together with Cold Comfort Theater
Wednesday, January 22, 5:30pm
Zafra Whitcomb will lead January's group in reading 'Heroes of a Fourth Turning' by Will Arbery. All are welcome to join together and listen or read aloud new plays--no performance or theater experience required. Come and revel in some new stories with us! Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public. |
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Tech TipsMonday, February 10, 3:30 pm.
Open question and answer time. Your tech questions answered! Did you get new tech over the holidays? Let’s get you started. |
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Intergenerational Storytime
At Bayview Manor
Wednesday Feburary 12, 10:30am-11:15am Share music, movement and stories with Miss Ronda and the residents of Bayview Manor, at 45 W Main St, Searsport, ME 04974. |
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"To Fall in Love" Reading
Wednesday February 12, 6:30m
Cold Comfort Theater brings this intimate reading to Carver Memorial the week of Valentine's Day! All are welcome to hear this wonderful new story by California-based playwright Jennifer Lane and directed by Maggie Goscinski. Scientists claim that there are 36 questions you can ask to fall in love with anyone, coupled with four minutes of uninterrupted eye contact. But can this exercise save a marriage, splintered by a horrible accident? “ A wonderfully simple play that deals with the complexities relationships face during times of grief. The playwright does an excellent job asking questions in a natural way that encourages the audience to gauge their own feelings on particular "what ifs." ” -Alex Burkart |
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Crafternoon
Thursdays at 3:30pm.
Join us an afternoon of crafts and socializing. Bring your knitting, mending, or craft projects for conversation, questions, and new friends. |
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Mystery Book ClubThird Wednesdays, 10:30am
Come discuss mystery novels with your fellow armchair sleuths. Send in your nominations ahead of time to staff@carverlibrary.org. First half an hour for the first book, next half hour for the second. Come to all or part, as you like. December Wednesday the 18th at 10:30 Linda Barnes – A Trouble of Fools (1st Carlotta Carlyle) Tony Hillerman – The Blessing Way 2020 January Wednesday the 15th at 10:30 J.D. Robb - Naked in Death Tana French - Broken Harbor February Wednesday the 12th at 10:30 Ellery Queen - The Egyptian Cross Mystery—1932 Josephine Tey - A Shilling for Candles |
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Carver Memorial Library Association Board MeetingGenerally the second Thursday of the month at 5:30pm
Thurs. February 6, 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. |
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We are Now Fine-Free!
Carver Memorial Library has gone fine-free on all our materials, and forgiven any fines on borrowers' accounts. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the library without the barrier of fines. (We will still charge for lost or damaged items.) There is now a "conscience jar" on the counter for those with late books who may want to contribute. We have also extended our regular loan from two weeks to four weeks. We hope this helps people return items on time for others to use. If you have any books or movies sitting around that may be overdue, now is a great time to bring them back!
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