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Book sale -- featuring Penelope lively, penelope fitzgerald, and iris murdoch
Carver Memorial Library will be hosting our monthly book sale this Saturday, October 31st from 10:00 - 1:00. Beyond our regular selection of fiction and non-fiction, this sale will feature three authors--Penelope Lively,
Penelope Fitzgerald, and Iris Murdoch. Most paperbacks are $0.50, and most hardcovers $1.00. Please call
548-2303 for more information!
Penelope Fitzgerald, and Iris Murdoch. Most paperbacks are $0.50, and most hardcovers $1.00. Please call
548-2303 for more information!
Tuesday, september 22 @ 6:30 pm -- Rebecca's Amazon Adventure
Thanks to all who joined us Tuesday, and to Rebecca for a wonderful presentation on her journeys in the Amazon and Peru!
Follow these links to read about her trip, see remarkable photos, and watch the videos from her presentation, both about her experience in Peru and of the ACTS Canopy Walkway.
Follow these links to read about her trip, see remarkable photos, and watch the videos from her presentation, both about her experience in Peru and of the ACTS Canopy Walkway.
maine readers' choice award - cast your vote!
Let your voice be heard! Voting is open until September 15th at midnight, and you can cast your vote online at http://mainereaderschoiceaward.org or in person at the library.
We have all three of this years' finalists here at Carver, so if you haven't had a chance yet come check them out:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Euphoria by Lily King
Redeployment by Phil Klay
We have all three of this years' finalists here at Carver, so if you haven't had a chance yet come check them out:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Euphoria by Lily King
Redeployment by Phil Klay
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summer reading program |
heartsong
monday, june 1, 7:00 pm
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HeartSong
is a community-based volunteer chorus that offers songs of comfort and
peace for the infirm and ill, the dying, their families and caregivers.
Music is selected to be sensitive to the physical and emotional state of the patient and to suit his or her musical and spiritual preferences. HeartSong “sings” offer comfort and healing in homes, nursing homes, hospitals and hospice settings in the greater Belfast area. All are invited to share in this presentation, with a special invitation to those who have experienced loss in the past year. |
Members of HeartSong will share its mission;
songs of ease and gentleness surrounding death; and songs of the joy of living. |
13th annual spring tea ~ Sunday, may 3
Two seatings: 1:30-2:30 and 3:00-4:00
Tea sandwiches, desserts, and more
$15.00 per person, proceeds benefit the library
Tea sandwiches, desserts, and more
$15.00 per person, proceeds benefit the library
the maine pOETRY express stops in searsport
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On March 26th, 50 people caught the Poetry Express train for a
wonderful evening. Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair read from his
latest book, The Lost Child. Six Searsport residents (Harriet Clark,
Cassie Donald, Celine Kelley, Ted Kessler, AJ Koch, Jim Rose) did an
outstanding job reading poems they had chosen from anthologies
edited by McNair, and talking about what the poems meant to them. Tom McKeon served as conductor. A
great evening involving the community!
All four books are in the library's collection. Also of interest: a short story anthology and a collection of nonfiction writing about Maine, both edited by McNair. See our catalog for titles and availability. 
Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair
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Pictured in front from left: Celine Kelley, Jim Rose,
Harriet Clark, Ted Kessler and Cassie Donald. In back: Tom McKeon, AJ Koch and Wesley McNair. |
free tax assistance from aarp tax aide volunteers
Wednesdays, February 4 through April 8
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information
10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Click here for more information
Rockets to the Rescue
Carver Memorial Library
Thursday, October 30 &
Wednesday, November 5
3:30 - 4:30 pm
4-H National Youth Science Day
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
In cooperation with RSU 20 Afterschool Program
at Searsport Elementary School
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Carver Memorial Library
Thursday, October 30 &
Wednesday, November 5
3:30 - 4:30 pm
4-H National Youth Science Day
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
In cooperation with RSU 20 Afterschool Program
at Searsport Elementary School
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Carver
Memorial Library
Writers’ Series
Independent Publishing Workshop
Thursday, November 6
6:30 pm
This class will guide authors through the steps needed to publish responsibly, effectively and learn to avoid the many pitfalls in the fast-changing world of independent publishing.
Please register in advance for this workshop by contacting Carver Memorial Library: 207-548-2303 or [email protected]
Writers’ Series
Independent Publishing Workshop
Thursday, November 6
6:30 pm
This class will guide authors through the steps needed to publish responsibly, effectively and learn to avoid the many pitfalls in the fast-changing world of independent publishing.
Please register in advance for this workshop by contacting Carver Memorial Library: 207-548-2303 or [email protected]
Maine Reader's Choice Award Winner:
The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt
An Introduction to Restorative Justice Philosophy
Thursday, October 16
6:30 pm
Free probate basics workshop with judge susan longley
Judge Susan W. Longley of Waldo County Probate Court will host free "Probate Basics" workshop at which she will explain how advance directives can work; advance directives are documents like wills, health care power of attorney, and financial power of attorney.
Waldo County End of Life Education Committee presenter Jill Kulbe, formerly of Waldo County Home Health and Hospice, will be on hand as well to assist with advance directives.
The Colcords:
A 19th Century Searsport Seafaring Family
Artist Beth Henderson's exhibit featuring the Colcord family
on view at Carver Memorial Library
August 11 - September 13
The exhibit of two and three dimensional pieces illustrates the travel routes and shipboard activities of the ships on which the Colcords, a Searsport family, sailed from Maine to Hong Kong.
A 19th Century Searsport Seafaring Family
Artist Beth Henderson's exhibit featuring the Colcord family
on view at Carver Memorial Library
August 11 - September 13
The exhibit of two and three dimensional pieces illustrates the travel routes and shipboard activities of the ships on which the Colcords, a Searsport family, sailed from Maine to Hong Kong.
Tuesday, July 29
12:30 & 1:30
(Two performances)
Tony Sohns: Water Bug Safari
Hear stories of wetland survival, and identify the scum suckers, vampires, hermaphrodites and other strange creatures that live in our ponds.
All ages welcome. All library events are free and open to the public.
12:30 & 1:30
(Two performances)
Tony Sohns: Water Bug Safari
Hear stories of wetland survival, and identify the scum suckers, vampires, hermaphrodites and other strange creatures that live in our ponds.
All ages welcome. All library events are free and open to the public.
Carver Memorial Library
Summer Reading Program
Fizz, Boom, Read
July 1 - July 31, 2014
Sign up for the summer reading program and receive a participant packet. Your packet includes a Reading Record to keep track of the amount of time you spend reading during the month of July. Everyone who completes the program can choose a prize book to keep.
Summer Reading Program Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 9
12:30 & 1:30 (Two performances)
Jackson Gilman: Riot in the Garden
Fun-filled science theater with interactive story and song.
Laugh and learn!
Tuesday, July 15
12:30 & 1:30 (Two performances)
Maine Energy Education Program: My Light
Students experience the book My Light by Molly Bang, learn interesting facts about electricity, and then put together mini wind turbines and PV Fans.
Tuesday, July 29
12:30 & 1:30 (Two performances)
Tony Sohns: Water Bug Safari
Hear stories of wetland survival, and identify the scum suckers, vampires, hermaphrodites and other strange creatures that live in our ponds.
Summer Reading Program
Fizz, Boom, Read
July 1 - July 31, 2014
Sign up for the summer reading program and receive a participant packet. Your packet includes a Reading Record to keep track of the amount of time you spend reading during the month of July. Everyone who completes the program can choose a prize book to keep.
Summer Reading Program Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 9
12:30 & 1:30 (Two performances)
Jackson Gilman: Riot in the Garden
Fun-filled science theater with interactive story and song.
Laugh and learn!
Tuesday, July 15
12:30 & 1:30 (Two performances)
Maine Energy Education Program: My Light
Students experience the book My Light by Molly Bang, learn interesting facts about electricity, and then put together mini wind turbines and PV Fans.
Tuesday, July 29
12:30 & 1:30 (Two performances)
Tony Sohns: Water Bug Safari
Hear stories of wetland survival, and identify the scum suckers, vampires, hermaphrodites and other strange creatures that live in our ponds.
Writing Workshop: Elements of a Story
Thursday, July 10
6:30 pm
Two Maine romance writers will bring a spark to your summer calendar. This workshop, based on the elements of a story, will explore how authors put together their novels from idea generation to publication. The presenters collaborate to write the contemporary romance series The National Dating League under the pen name Becca Kent.
Featuring:
Julie True Kingsley – Media courses instructor at Southern Maine Community College. Julie organizes writing retreats for the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, and has served as a judge in national writing contests.
Joyce Doyle – Portland Adult Education instructor in Writing Fiction for Children and Young Adults. Joyce has facilitated writing workshops and groups for adults and teens at public libraries in Massachusetts, Montana, and Maine.
Thursday, July 10
6:30 pm
Two Maine romance writers will bring a spark to your summer calendar. This workshop, based on the elements of a story, will explore how authors put together their novels from idea generation to publication. The presenters collaborate to write the contemporary romance series The National Dating League under the pen name Becca Kent.
Featuring:
Julie True Kingsley – Media courses instructor at Southern Maine Community College. Julie organizes writing retreats for the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, and has served as a judge in national writing contests.
Joyce Doyle – Portland Adult Education instructor in Writing Fiction for Children and Young Adults. Joyce has facilitated writing workshops and groups for adults and teens at public libraries in Massachusetts, Montana, and Maine.
Carver Memorial Library Writers' Series Presents:
Literary Agent Jan Kardys
You Wrote A Book, Now What? - Getting Published Today
Saturday, June 21
1:30-3:00 pm
Gain an insider’s view of book publishing with literary agent Jan Kardys. Jan is President of Black Hawk Literary Agency LLC and has 35 years of diversified publishing experience for nine major NYC publishing corporations. Black Hawk Literary Agency LLC represents a broad spectrum of authors and illustrators, with a focus on new nonfiction and fiction.
Literary Agent Jan Kardys
You Wrote A Book, Now What? - Getting Published Today
Saturday, June 21
1:30-3:00 pm
Gain an insider’s view of book publishing with literary agent Jan Kardys. Jan is President of Black Hawk Literary Agency LLC and has 35 years of diversified publishing experience for nine major NYC publishing corporations. Black Hawk Literary Agency LLC represents a broad spectrum of authors and illustrators, with a focus on new nonfiction and fiction.
May 29 - June 5
Carver Memorial Library welcomes the
Maine State Library “Technology Petting Zoo!”
Not sure which e-reader or tablet is right for you? Get some hands-on help making that decision and learn how to load your device with downloadable content. Devices available to try out in the library for one week.
Presentation:
Thursday, June 5
6:30 pm
Maine State Library Technology Coordinator, Jared Leadbetter will host a presentation, offering more information about each device in the Technology Petting Zoo, and answering your technology questions.
Carver Memorial Library welcomes the
Maine State Library “Technology Petting Zoo!”
Not sure which e-reader or tablet is right for you? Get some hands-on help making that decision and learn how to load your device with downloadable content. Devices available to try out in the library for one week.
Presentation:
Thursday, June 5
6:30 pm
Maine State Library Technology Coordinator, Jared Leadbetter will host a presentation, offering more information about each device in the Technology Petting Zoo, and answering your technology questions.
Contemporary Egypt
Thursday, May 15
6:30 pm
Egyptian exchange student, Jimmy Boktor will share photos, stories, and insights about his home country. Join us for a first-hand look at life in this compelling part of the world.
Thursday, May 15
6:30 pm
Egyptian exchange student, Jimmy Boktor will share photos, stories, and insights about his home country. Join us for a first-hand look at life in this compelling part of the world.
Twelfth Annual Carver Memorial Library Spring Tea
Sunday, May 4
Two seatings: 1:30-2:30 and 3:00-4:00.
Tickets are $15.00 per person
All proceeds benefit the library
Reservations are required. Call 548-2303
Sunday, May 4
Two seatings: 1:30-2:30 and 3:00-4:00.
Tickets are $15.00 per person
All proceeds benefit the library
Reservations are required. Call 548-2303
Thursday, April 17
6:30 pm
Using What You Know (Or What You’d Like to Know) to Write a Mystery
Been a housewife? A domestic worker? Single parent? Lived in a creepy old house? You might think your life's been boring--but exciting plots are buried in your own expertise. Find the clues to the novel only you can write
6:30 pm
Using What You Know (Or What You’d Like to Know) to Write a Mystery
Been a housewife? A domestic worker? Single parent? Lived in a creepy old house? You might think your life's been boring--but exciting plots are buried in your own expertise. Find the clues to the novel only you can write
Carver Memorial Library received a $455 grant from the Rose and Samuel Rudman Trust of the Maine Community Foundation to support early literacy programming.
This grant will allow Carver Library to purchase new materials that will enhance story times for young children. Beginning in mid-April, the library will offer new story times featuring the Very Ready Reading Program. Grant funding will also support adding to the library’s collection of resources for young children. The library is building a new collection of read-along audiobooks, including classic picture books with lively readers on the accompanying CDs.
This grant will allow Carver Library to purchase new materials that will enhance story times for young children. Beginning in mid-April, the library will offer new story times featuring the Very Ready Reading Program. Grant funding will also support adding to the library’s collection of resources for young children. The library is building a new collection of read-along audiobooks, including classic picture books with lively readers on the accompanying CDs.
Free Tax Assistance
Tax appointments with free E-Filing will be available at the Carver Memorial Library again in 2014. Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm, February 5th to April 9th. For an appointment, call Pat Snyder at 567-3137 in the evening. This free service, sponsored by the AARP Foundation in conjunction with the IRS, is offered to taxpayers of any age. The volunteer tax preparers are certified by the IRS.
Tax appointments with free E-Filing will be available at the Carver Memorial Library again in 2014. Wednesdays, 10am to 4pm, February 5th to April 9th. For an appointment, call Pat Snyder at 567-3137 in the evening. This free service, sponsored by the AARP Foundation in conjunction with the IRS, is offered to taxpayers of any age. The volunteer tax preparers are certified by the IRS.
Thursday, April 3
6:30pm
Carver Memorial Library
The First World War on the Western Front.
The soldiers, the weapons, the tactics and the trenches. Presented by Samuel Cormier, member of the 42nd Battalion of the Black Watch, Royal Highlanders of Canada historical reenactment unit.
Carver Memorial Library
Computer Training Programs
Carver Memorial Library will offer free computer training seminars in early 2014. Register at the circulation desk or by phone by the Friday before the session to attend.
Final Program in this series:
Searching and Evaluating Internet Resources
Saturday, March 22, 2014
1:30 – 3:00
Sessions must have a minimum of three participants. Maximum six participants.
All library programs are free and open to the public.
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Carver Library Welcomes Rebecca Tripp
to speak about her Canopy Biology Research Internship experience
Thursday, March 20
6:30pm
Carver Memorial Library
Rebecca Tripp will speak about her Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) internship. She will share her canopy biology research tree climbing experiences, and the strong message that, “A disability doesn’t have to be a limitation to pursuing a career in science.”
to speak about her Canopy Biology Research Internship experience
Thursday, March 20
6:30pm
Carver Memorial Library
Rebecca Tripp will speak about her Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) internship. She will share her canopy biology research tree climbing experiences, and the strong message that, “A disability doesn’t have to be a limitation to pursuing a career in science.”
Scratch is an educational programming language designed to develop kids’ interest in computer science. Kids will be able to create stories and games using computer animation.
Saturdays 10:00-11:30 am.
For students grades 2-5
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Saturdays 10:00-11:30 am.
For students grades 2-5
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Please join us for the first sale in the newly reorganized, small used book store space at the back of the library. There are many books in good to new condition for sale.
Affordable Care Act
Presentation and Discussion
Carver Memorial Library
October 25, 2013
1:30 pm
&
November 16
2:00 pm
Community forum led by Bjorn Streubel of Waldo Community Action Partners
Health Information Resources from Maine State Library: http://www.maine.gov/msl/digital/health/index.shtml
Carver Memorial Library offers “Let’s Talk About It” Book Group
The Friends of the library book sale on Monday, October 14, 2013
Was a great success. Watch the website for information about upcoming book sales.
New Maine Reader's Choice Award
The Maine Readers’ Choice Award, officially established in 2013 by the Maine State Library and the Maine Library Association, recognizes the best in adult fiction published in the United States the previous year. This year's finalists are: A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash,
The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers, and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Check out these great titles at Carver Library and cast your vote Sept 1 - 15 by following this link:
http://mainereaderschoiceaward.org/
The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers, and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Check out these great titles at Carver Library and cast your vote Sept 1 - 15 by following this link:
http://mainereaderschoiceaward.org/
Join us for an evening with author peggy alden stout and illustrator Rainy Brooks
Wednesday, August 21
6:30 pm
The author and illustrator will discuss their new book, Letters from the Trail. Letters from the Trail includes excerpts from a collection of handwritten letters by Peggy Alden Stout, a 50+ year old woman from Maine and Maryland, as she hiked the entire 2,170 miles of the Appalachian Trail, complemented by graphite drawings created by Maine artist Rainy Brooks. This collaborative effort by two Searsport women who have been friends for 45+ years---one a writer, the other, an artist, has resulted in a charming, inspirational book for those who want to hike, an information book for the questions people ask, and a visual tribute to life on the trail…all rolled into one.
6:30 pm
The author and illustrator will discuss their new book, Letters from the Trail. Letters from the Trail includes excerpts from a collection of handwritten letters by Peggy Alden Stout, a 50+ year old woman from Maine and Maryland, as she hiked the entire 2,170 miles of the Appalachian Trail, complemented by graphite drawings created by Maine artist Rainy Brooks. This collaborative effort by two Searsport women who have been friends for 45+ years---one a writer, the other, an artist, has resulted in a charming, inspirational book for those who want to hike, an information book for the questions people ask, and a visual tribute to life on the trail…all rolled into one.
The Songdog Puppeteers to bring puppetry and live music to the Carver Library children's room
Saturday, August 17th 11:00 am
Songdog Puppeteers will present Coyote and the Boy Ben at Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. This is a story of a Mother Coyote searching for her little pup, who has run off to play with a butterfly, and a boy called Ben who found himself in the forest after joyfully following a bunny. We invite you to join us in their touching and unforgettable meeting. Their story is accompanied by magical live music!
Songdog Puppeteers will present Coyote and the Boy Ben at Carver Memorial Library in Searsport. This is a story of a Mother Coyote searching for her little pup, who has run off to play with a butterfly, and a boy called Ben who found himself in the forest after joyfully following a bunny. We invite you to join us in their touching and unforgettable meeting. Their story is accompanied by magical live music!
Chewonki Foundation Presentation
Take a look at some great photos from our visit with The Chewonki Foundation on Carver Memorial Library's Facebok page: https://www.facebook.com/CarverMemorialLibrary
Dig Into Reading Activity: Gnomes and Their homes
Friday, July 12, 2013
3:30 pm
Create your own wooden-peg gnome then build a gnome house in the wooded area at the edge of the library lawn.
Healthy snack provided.
All Dig Into Reading activities are free of charge.
June 17 -- Take Heart Poetry Reading
June 17
Carver Memorial Library presents readings from the new Maine poetry anthology, Take Heart.
The Take Heart anthology is a collection of poems from Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair’s weekly newspaper column, which he launched in 2011 with the support of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. The poems are chosen from the work of poets all over Maine and represent a wide cultural view of the state.
Please join us as we welcome Maine poets: Linda Buckmaster, Kristen Lindquist, Carl Little, and Elizabeth Tibbetts
Monday, June 17, 2013. Program begins at 6:30pm.
For more information contact Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union Street, Searsport, ME. Telephone (207) 548-2303
Carver Memorial Library presents readings from the new Maine poetry anthology, Take Heart.
The Take Heart anthology is a collection of poems from Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair’s weekly newspaper column, which he launched in 2011 with the support of the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. The poems are chosen from the work of poets all over Maine and represent a wide cultural view of the state.
Please join us as we welcome Maine poets: Linda Buckmaster, Kristen Lindquist, Carl Little, and Elizabeth Tibbetts
Monday, June 17, 2013. Program begins at 6:30pm.
For more information contact Carver Memorial Library, 12 Union Street, Searsport, ME. Telephone (207) 548-2303
Friends of Carver memorial Library Group Forming
The Library Trustees are forming a Friends of the Library group. Please join us for a kick-off meeting on May 30th from 6:30-7:30 pm at the library.
Anyone who loves Carver Memorial Library, regardless of residency, is invited!
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like more information, please contact the library at (207) 548-2303.
Thank you!
Anyone who loves Carver Memorial Library, regardless of residency, is invited!
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like more information, please contact the library at (207) 548-2303.
Thank you!
Thank you for supporting our annual tea
Thank you to everyone who helped out with and attended our annual Library Tea. It was a lovely afternoon and a successful fundraiser for the library. We appreciate your support!
Save the date -- May 5th -- Annual Spring Tea
Support the Library and enjoy delicious tea sandwiches, desserts and more, Sunday afternoon May 5. There will be two seatings: 1:30 - 2:30pm and 3:00 - 4:00pm. Reservations are required -- call 548-2303. Admission is $10.00 per person and proceeds benefit the Library.
Erica Rubin Irish will be joining Carver Memorial Library in Searsport as its new Library Director. Irish brings with her a resume with impressive credentials and life experiences. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Goddard College in 1996, a Master of Arts degree in U.S. Women’s History from Sarah Lawrence College in 2000, and an Master of Science degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University in 2007.
Irish’s previous library experience was as Director of the Monhegan Island library, where she was responsible for the complete range of services, including programming for all ages, building and maintaining a balanced collection, technology training and working with the community and school. She also updated the school library and taught French.
When she moved from Monhegan, Irish used her skills as a freelance writer and editor, and volunteered her time to nonprofit organizations. She maintained her library connection by serving on the Maine Library Association Scholarship and Loan Committee. Early work experiences were as photo and document processing archivist, and as an intern in Costume and Textiles Collection, which led her to be guest curator of a special online costume and textile exhibition for the Museum of the City of New York.
While she enjoyed these pursuits, her “true passion is for public library services and community outreach.” That passion is clearly evident in her work ethic and her excitement about being the Library Director of Carver Memorial Library.
Former Library Director Chase Colasante — who retired recently due to health concerns — for years reached out to the community and moved the library well into the 21st century. Chase will stay on for a period to enable a smooth transition.
On Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Irish will present a program to the Searsport Historical Society, which is held at Curtis Hall, next to the First Congregational Church. The presentation will include some of Irish's background, particularly her time as Library Director on Monhegan and her vision for future programs, events, initiatives and outreach at Carver Library.
Republican Journal -- March 17, 2013
Irish’s previous library experience was as Director of the Monhegan Island library, where she was responsible for the complete range of services, including programming for all ages, building and maintaining a balanced collection, technology training and working with the community and school. She also updated the school library and taught French.
When she moved from Monhegan, Irish used her skills as a freelance writer and editor, and volunteered her time to nonprofit organizations. She maintained her library connection by serving on the Maine Library Association Scholarship and Loan Committee. Early work experiences were as photo and document processing archivist, and as an intern in Costume and Textiles Collection, which led her to be guest curator of a special online costume and textile exhibition for the Museum of the City of New York.
While she enjoyed these pursuits, her “true passion is for public library services and community outreach.” That passion is clearly evident in her work ethic and her excitement about being the Library Director of Carver Memorial Library.
Former Library Director Chase Colasante — who retired recently due to health concerns — for years reached out to the community and moved the library well into the 21st century. Chase will stay on for a period to enable a smooth transition.
On Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Irish will present a program to the Searsport Historical Society, which is held at Curtis Hall, next to the First Congregational Church. The presentation will include some of Irish's background, particularly her time as Library Director on Monhegan and her vision for future programs, events, initiatives and outreach at Carver Library.
Republican Journal -- March 17, 2013
Saturday Story Hour with Nanny Mc Cee
March 23, April 13, April 27 & May 11
11:00am
Stories - Crafts - Snacks
All children are welcome!
Maine Pubic Library Fund State Income Tax Check-off
For the first time the 2012 Maine State Income Tax form Schedule CP Charitable Contributions and Purchase of Park Passes includes a check-off for the Maine Public Library Fund. By law all contributions received must be used to help Maine public libraries. This fund, administered by the Maine State Library, has the potential to help public libraries like Carver Memorial with new eBook content, interlibrary loan support, continuing education, and many other services.
Interested taxpayers can check #8 Maine Public Library Fund on Schedule CP to make a donation which will mean so much to Maine’s public libraries.
How?
How do these funds help?
All proceeds will help Maine's Public Libraries whether it's ...
Interested taxpayers can check #8 Maine Public Library Fund on Schedule CP to make a donation which will mean so much to Maine’s public libraries.
How?
- Go to your Maine Income Tax form. (Form 1040ME)
- Locate Schedule CP which is used for voluntary charitable contributions to any of the organizations listed. [Schedule CP is also used to purchase a park pass for entry into Maine State Parks].
- Go down to #8 - Maine Public Library Fund in section A.
- Choose to donate _$5 _$10 _$25 or more.
- Total your contributions (add lines 1-8) at line 9 in section A.
- Go to section B. Park Passes, line 12.Total Contributions and Park Pass purchases. (add lines, 9, 10, and 11).
- Transfer the total amount from line 12 on Schedule CP to line 31 on Form 1040ME.
- Maine taxpayers using the I-File system will also see the Maine Public Library Fund on line 8 of the Schedule CP voluntary contributions page.
- If you have any questions, see Maine Revenue Service (MRS) or consult your tax advisor.
How do these funds help?
All proceeds will help Maine's Public Libraries whether it's ...
- Purchasing new eBook content
- Expanding interlibrary loan support
- Creating programs that all can attend
- Supporting special consultant services from which all can benefit
- And so much more!
free tax assistance
Tax appointments with free E-filing are available at the Carver Memorial Library on Wednesdays, 10am to 5pm, February 6th through April 10th. For an appointment, call Pat Snyder at 567-3137 in the evening. This free service, sponsored by the AARP Foundation in conjunction with the IRS, is offered to taxpayers of any age. The volunteer tax preparers are certified by the IRS.
technology anniversary
November, 2012, marks the one-year anniversary of a variety of technological improvements in library service at Carver. As a reminder to our patrons of what is now available to them, here are the highlights:
- The Apollo cloud-based library system that allows patrons to search the collection, place reserves, renew loans, link directly from the online catalog to downloadable audio books and ebooks, and otherwise manage their use of the library online.
- Six public access computers, including three laptops and a desktop that were added just over a year ago as a result of a grant.
- Free public Wi-Fi service. (We've had that for a number of years, but an updated router was put in place this past year.)
- The Public Library Information Commons, a collection of high quality online information resources related to job training, job seeking, health information, legal and government information, and technology literacy.
- Links to more about these services, among others offered by the Carver Memorial Library, can be found at:
Dream Big -- read!
The Library's summer reading program started June 18 and runs through August 31. It is open to children entering grades K - 6 in the Fall (or the home-school equivalent). Kits are available at the library. Participants place a sticker on their reading record for each 15 minutes spent reading. Once a week the participant shows the reading record to a librarian and gets a prize. At the end of the program the reading record is turned in and the child gets to select a book to keep.
Library Receives $2,300 Grant
Carver Memorial Library has been awarded a $2,300 grant from the Maine Community Foundation. The grant will fund a professionally-facilitated board development process designed to support the Carver Memorial Library Association in its work.
Since its founding in 1910, the library has been governed by a volunteer board of trustees. Much has changed in the past century. Today Carver Memorial is a full-service library and a vital community center, with library use increasing almost 250% over the past ten years. It offers an
excellent print collection for a library of its size, as well as membership in the Maine InfoNet Download Library of e-books and audiobooks. The library has an online catalog with account access for patrons, six public Internet computers and a public Wi-Fi hotspot. It is also is a Maine Public Library Information Commons site, providing access to and training in the use of valuable educational, legal, and job-seeking resources.
Maintaining these services and managing rapid growth presents many challenges for a small organization. The board development process will support the Association's efforts to ensure that the library meets the needs of the community it serves, and can navigate the ongoing economic, technological, and social changes all public libraries face.
The grant was made from the Saxifrage Opportunity Grants Fund, at the recommendation of the Waldo County Fund advisors. More information is available at the Maine Community Foundation website at http://www.mainecf.org.
Carver Memorial Library is located at the corner of Union Street and Mortland Road in Searsport. For information, visit the library's website at http://www.carver.lib.me.us, or call 548-2303.
Since its founding in 1910, the library has been governed by a volunteer board of trustees. Much has changed in the past century. Today Carver Memorial is a full-service library and a vital community center, with library use increasing almost 250% over the past ten years. It offers an
excellent print collection for a library of its size, as well as membership in the Maine InfoNet Download Library of e-books and audiobooks. The library has an online catalog with account access for patrons, six public Internet computers and a public Wi-Fi hotspot. It is also is a Maine Public Library Information Commons site, providing access to and training in the use of valuable educational, legal, and job-seeking resources.
Maintaining these services and managing rapid growth presents many challenges for a small organization. The board development process will support the Association's efforts to ensure that the library meets the needs of the community it serves, and can navigate the ongoing economic, technological, and social changes all public libraries face.
The grant was made from the Saxifrage Opportunity Grants Fund, at the recommendation of the Waldo County Fund advisors. More information is available at the Maine Community Foundation website at http://www.mainecf.org.
Carver Memorial Library is located at the corner of Union Street and Mortland Road in Searsport. For information, visit the library's website at http://www.carver.lib.me.us, or call 548-2303.
spring tea a success!
The Carver Memorial Library Association held its tenth annual Spring Tea on May 6. It was a huge success. A library full of convivial guests enjoyed robust tea, delectable food, and beautiful harp music.
The trustees thank Angler's Restaurant, Anna Kessler, Kendra Newcombe, and McCormack Economy for their contributions of food; Jean Goldfine for her mellifluous harp music; and Joan Andrews and David Johnson for the beautiful flowers.
A special thanks to our guests for supporting the library. We hope to see you at next year's tea.
The trustees thank Angler's Restaurant, Anna Kessler, Kendra Newcombe, and McCormack Economy for their contributions of food; Jean Goldfine for her mellifluous harp music; and Joan Andrews and David Johnson for the beautiful flowers.
A special thanks to our guests for supporting the library. We hope to see you at next year's tea.
Library Catalog Gateway to eMedia
As of May 15, 2012, the Carver Library's online catalog contains listings for over 5,000 eBooks and downloadable audio books in the Maine Info Net Download Library. If one is already logged into the catalog, clicking on an eMedia listing will take the user directly to the Download Library site without the need to login separately. Yet, when one searches the catalog, locally owned titles are presented first and can be easily distinguished from those items that are part of the InfoNet collection.
Anyone who is a registered borrower at Carver can log into the catalog with a web browser, a borrower's number and the phone number contained in the borrower's library record. Patrons may discover their borrower's number by calling the library at 548-2303. To get to the catalog, just go to:
http://www.carver.lib.me.us
and click the Online Catalog link.
Anyone who is a registered borrower at Carver can log into the catalog with a web browser, a borrower's number and the phone number contained in the borrower's library record. Patrons may discover their borrower's number by calling the library at 548-2303. To get to the catalog, just go to:
http://www.carver.lib.me.us
and click the Online Catalog link.
10th Annual Spring Tea
Support the Library and enjoy delicious tea sandwiches, desserts and more, Sunday afternoon May 6. There will be seatings at 1:30 - 2:30pm and 3:00 - 4:00pm. Reservations are required -- call 548-2303. Admission is $10.00 per person and proceeds benefit the Library.
circulation up 246%, computer use up 159% in 10 years
The Library Has Become a Community Commons...
Carver Library is an active, busy place— an average of over 1,000 visits per month. Circulation increased 246% during a period when the town’s population was stable.
44% of town residents are registered borrowers. In addition, many non-borrowers are among those who use the library in other ways. Some examples:
* study read newspapers and magazines
* get reference help
* use computers or wi-fi
* attend programs
* file tax returns with the AARP Tax Aide
* even buy produce from the Kids’ Garden!
Carver Library is an active, busy place— an average of over 1,000 visits per month. Circulation increased 246% during a period when the town’s population was stable.
44% of town residents are registered borrowers. In addition, many non-borrowers are among those who use the library in other ways. Some examples:
* study read newspapers and magazines
* get reference help
* use computers or wi-fi
* attend programs
* file tax returns with the AARP Tax Aide
* even buy produce from the Kids’ Garden!
... and an Information Commons
Carver Memorial Library is a Maine Public Library Information Commons site, providing access to and training in the use of many valuable educational, health, legal, small business, and job-seeking resources. Four new public computers acquired through the Information Commons project (one desktop and three notebooks) bring our total to six.
Our new web site (www.carver.lib.me.us) links to our new online catalog that allows users to check their records, make requests, and more.
Registered Carver Library borrowers can also borrow e-books and audiobooks from the free Maine InfoNet Download Library.
Carver Memorial Library is a Maine Public Library Information Commons site, providing access to and training in the use of many valuable educational, health, legal, small business, and job-seeking resources. Four new public computers acquired through the Information Commons project (one desktop and three notebooks) bring our total to six.
Our new web site (www.carver.lib.me.us) links to our new online catalog that allows users to check their records, make requests, and more.
Registered Carver Library borrowers can also borrow e-books and audiobooks from the free Maine InfoNet Download Library.
Digital library small group sessions
The Library will hold a series of small-group mini-workshops beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21. These one-hour sessions will examine the library's digital services in greater detail, and offer more hands-on time than will be possible at the February 29 Open House.
Here is the schedule (click for session description):
Tue Feb 21 1:30-2:30pm Introduction to eBooks
3:00-4:00pm Downloadable Audiobooks
Wed Feb 22 1:30-2:30pm Introduction to eBooks
3:00-4:00pm Downloadable Audiobooks
Thu Feb 23 1:30-2:30pm Tools for Getting a Job
Sat Feb 25 10:30-11:30am Overview of eBook and Audiobook downloading
Tue Feb 28 1:30-2:30pm Consumer Health and Legal Resources
3:00-4:00pm Learning Express
Wed Mar 7 10:30-11:30am Consumer Health and Legal Resources
1:30-2:30pm Learning Express
3:00-4:00pm Tools for Getting a Job
Space is limited so registration is required. Please call 548-2303 or send email to [email protected] with your name, contact information and the name of the session(s) you would like to attend.
Depending on demand, we may offer additional sessions, including some at night. If you see something you are very interested in, but are not able to attend any of the current sessions, let us know some dates and times that might fit into your schedule.
Here is the schedule (click for session description):
Tue Feb 21 1:30-2:30pm Introduction to eBooks
3:00-4:00pm Downloadable Audiobooks
Wed Feb 22 1:30-2:30pm Introduction to eBooks
3:00-4:00pm Downloadable Audiobooks
Thu Feb 23 1:30-2:30pm Tools for Getting a Job
Sat Feb 25 10:30-11:30am Overview of eBook and Audiobook downloading
Tue Feb 28 1:30-2:30pm Consumer Health and Legal Resources
3:00-4:00pm Learning Express
Wed Mar 7 10:30-11:30am Consumer Health and Legal Resources
1:30-2:30pm Learning Express
3:00-4:00pm Tools for Getting a Job
Space is limited so registration is required. Please call 548-2303 or send email to [email protected] with your name, contact information and the name of the session(s) you would like to attend.
Depending on demand, we may offer additional sessions, including some at night. If you see something you are very interested in, but are not able to attend any of the current sessions, let us know some dates and times that might fit into your schedule.
digital library open house
The Library will hold a digital library open house from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29. The evening will include demonstrations, hands-on access to many new online services, and informal questions and answers with library staff.
Staff will demonstrate downloading audio books and eBooks from the Maine InfoNet Download Library, which offers free loans of thousands of popular titles in a variety of digital formats. Several eBook readers will be available to try and compare.
Participants will also be able to explore a wide variety of resources available from Maine Public Library Information Commons: employment services, in cooperation with the Maine Department of Labor; small business start-up and legal information; reliable health information; access to e-government services; and digital literacy training.
Also available is Learning Express, a high-quality collection of more than 700 learning centers and test-preparation aids at every level, from elementary school to college and beyond.
Staff will show off features of the library's new online catalog that allow users to check their records, make requests and more. New notebook and desktop computers acquired through the Information Commons project will be available for use as well.
Staff will demonstrate downloading audio books and eBooks from the Maine InfoNet Download Library, which offers free loans of thousands of popular titles in a variety of digital formats. Several eBook readers will be available to try and compare.
Participants will also be able to explore a wide variety of resources available from Maine Public Library Information Commons: employment services, in cooperation with the Maine Department of Labor; small business start-up and legal information; reliable health information; access to e-government services; and digital literacy training.
Also available is Learning Express, a high-quality collection of more than 700 learning centers and test-preparation aids at every level, from elementary school to college and beyond.
Staff will show off features of the library's new online catalog that allow users to check their records, make requests and more. New notebook and desktop computers acquired through the Information Commons project will be available for use as well.
Ancestry Databases Now Available
Ancestry.Com, the foremost online genealogical research tool, can now be used free of charge at the library. It is the latest addition to MARVEL, a large collection of electronic resources licensed statewide by libraries for use by their patrons at no charge.
Most MARVEL resources may be used from home. Due to publisher restrictions, however, Ancestry can only be reached from within the library. Computers are available for public use at the library. In addition, anyone logging onto the Internet through the library's wi-fi hotspot will also be able to freely search these popular resources.
For tutorials and to find out more about Ancestry.Com go to:
http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/ancestry.shtml
To begin your genealogical research, from within the library only, go to:
http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/default.asp
E-Books -- Now For Kindle Too+
Your library card number now gives you access to e-books and audiobooks from the Maine InfoNet Download Library. On Sept 22 the service became compatible with Kindle readers. Give it a try, or call for more info.