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Tiny Book Shelf: Verse Novels
Messages
-PML Book Club meets this week
-Video streaming is available
-New recording available
-School vacation week is busy
-Striders are back at Twin Brook
Coming Soon @ PML
-Casco Bay Archaeological
Project
-Understanding Gender
-A New Cookbook Club
-From Africa to Maine series
News from Youth Services
Kids: Storytime is moving outside, Read to Fergus, Pokemon Club, Chess Club, Lego Club, Toddler Hangouts, and Storytimes.
Teens: Teen Game Night, Teen Leadership Council, Shout OUT!, Lit Loot
In the Community:
-Environmental Activism Talk
-IMapInvasives Training
-Active Living 55+
Bits & Bobs
Weekly offerings for adults, PML's Home Delivery Service, one-on-one tech help, civil discourse group, Bendable Maine, museum passes, book groups, passport services, book donations, and more
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Tiny Bookshelf: Verse Novels | |
If you haven't read a novel in verse, then you're missing out. For some reason, adult literature doesn't dive into verse as often as young adult or juvenile lit does. Why? Honestly, we can't figure it out. A novel in verse can be a powerful thing. Try it. You'll see.
Check out a whole list of novels in verse here.
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Pictured here:
The Door of No Return by Kwame Alexander
When We Make It by Elisabet Velsquez
We Are All So Good At Smiling by Amber McBride
Ode to a Nobody by Caroline Brooks DuBois
White Rose by Kip Wilson
Three Things I Know Are True by Betty Culley
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PML Book Group meets this week
The PML Book Group meets the last Thursday of the month at 3 p.m. This week, we're discussing The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. Join us! If you'd like to be added to the book group mailing list, contact Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.
Next up: Solito by Javier Zamora (Discussion: May 25)
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Video streaming via cloudLibrary is here! It's worth a look.
Check out the latest addition to our cloudLibrary resources: digital video streaming! PML patrons now have access to a wide variety of video content, including movies, documentaries, and series. Fans of BBC will find lots of content available to enjoy.
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Log into your cloudLibrary account with your library card number to access this new and exciting service! Audio and e-books, digital comics, and a newly launched Kids Mode are also ready for you to explore: https://www.yourcloudlibrary.com/
Let us know what you think!
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View the recording of Part 1 in our From Africa to Maine series
We have recordings from several events on our website, including the recent Gardening for Wildlife Habitat and a great recycling primer from EcoMaine.
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Striders are back at Twin Brook
The PML Striders are back at their old striding grounds for their weekly walk. All are welcome to join them.
They meet on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at Twin Brook Recreation Area on the Tuttle Road side at the red shelter. Rain or shine, unless the weather is extreme. They usually finish the walk by 11 a.m. Walkers of all abilities are welcome.
Add the PML Striders to your digital calendar.
If you'd like to be on the email list to get the latest updates for the group, email Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.
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Casco Bay Archaeological Project
What Shell Middens Tell Us About Climate Change
Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.
In-person at West Cumberland Hall
115 Blackstrap Road, West Cumberland
No registration required. Free.
In 2022, Prince Memorial Library was awarded Island Institute funding for the project Climate Change and the Shell Middens of Casco Bay, which seeks to raise public awareness of shell middens and use middens to highlight the effects of climate change. Project director Thomas Bennett will discuss activities undertaken last year, including excavations of archaeological sites on Littlejohn and Little Chebeague islands, as well as plans for this year.
More recently, the library was also awarded Maine Sea Grant Program funding for The Casco Bay Shell Midden Project: Carbon Isotope Analysis, Midden Monitoring, and Public Outreach project, which will document climate-related change in Casco Bay as evidenced in samples of soft-shell clams from archaeological sites.
Add this event to your digital calendar.
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Understanding Gender & Sexuality Today
A Three-Part Series
Wednesdays, May 10, 24, and June 7
6:30 p.m.
In-person at PML
Registration is limited and required.
We're offering this excellent series again because it was just THAT good.
Christine Caulfield is a volunteer for Maine TransNet and will be here to lead this seminar-style series in an examination of the history and perception of gender and sexuality.
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Cookbook Club? Yes, please!
First meeting: Monday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Subsequent meetings: Second Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
In-person at Wescustogo Hall & Community Center
No registration required.
We're starting a new book club for people who like to cook. Stop by our first meeting to see what it's about.
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From Africa to Maine
Why and How People Seek Asylum in Maine
A Three-Part Series
Registration is required for each event
Offered in partnership with the
Congregational Church in Cumberland
A three-part series exploring the history of central Africa, the journeys asylum seekers take, and the legal, economic, and cultural experiences following their arrival in Maine.
The History (Part 1)
Democratic Republic of Congo & Angola
Tuesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.
View the recording.
The Journey (Part 2)
Challenges Along the Way
Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Life Together (Part 3)
Legal, Economic & Cultural Transitions in ME
Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m.
In-person (and recorded).
Cumberland Town Hall, 290 Tuttle Road
Registration is requested.
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News from
Youth Services
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You can find information about all of our kids programs on the PML Kids page of our website or on the Youth & Teen Services Facebook page. |
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Storytimes are moving outside!
Beginning May 2
Baby & Toddler, Ages 0-2: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Preschool, Ages 3-5: Tuesdays at 11a.m.
No registration required.
Storytimes are moving outdoors beginning May 2! We'll meet on the back lawn of the library. Sit mats will be available, but feel free to bring a blanket, towel, or chair to sit on. If you're questioning the weather, we'll post cancellation information by 9 a.m. on our Youth Services Facebook page and on our website, or call the library for weather cancellation information.
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Read to Fergus
Select Saturdays
Registration required
Have you met Fergus, the dog? Bring a book to read, or choose one from our collection. Fergus loves a good story (and a good belly rub)!
Fifteen-minute Saturday timeslots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Pokemon Club
Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
No registration required.
Grades K-5
Chat with friends about all things Pokemon. This is a casual group for kids to share thoughts, trade cards (with permission), and connect with other Pokemon enthusiasts. Kids need to bring their own Pokemon cards to the group.
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Chess Club
Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.
Drop-in format, no registration required.
Ages 7 - 11
New to the game of chess, or looking to sharpen your skills? Join us for a fun and relaxed group for kids interested in chess.
If there is a lot of interest in Chess Club, then kids should be prepared for a mix of hands-on play and observation to ensure that everyone gets a turn.
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Lego Club
Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
Ages 5 to 11
No registration required
Free-build with friends! Creations will be displayed at the library for one week. Come build with us!
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Baby & Toddler Hangouts
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
10 a.m. Age 0-3.
No registration required.
| Kids ages 0-3 and caregivers, come hang out in our activity room and enjoy all it has to offer. We have a play kitchen, dolls, puzzles, Duplos, a sensory table, and an art station. So much to do! This is a low-key time for both kids and caregivers to socialize and connect. |
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Storytime!
Ages 0–2: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Ages 3–5: Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
In the Prince Room.
No registration required.
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You can find information about all our teen programs on the teen page of our website. |
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Teen Voices Wanted
Next meetings: Saturday, April 29 and May 27
3 – 4 p.m.
In the Teen Room at the library
No registration required.
The Teen Leadership Council meets the last Saturday of the month, September to May, from 3 - 4 p.m. in the Teen Room at the library. Join us!
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ShoutOUT, LGBTQIA+ and Allies Hangout | |
Every other Saturday
1 to 3 p.m.
Next meetings: May 6 and May 20
Join us for Shout OUT!, a teen LGBTQIA+-and-allies hangout. We'll have snacks and games, and hang out and have fun. Come for all or part of the time. Tell your friends.
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Lit Loot time!
Time to sign up for the next round of Lit Loot, a book subscription box for teens, ages 12+.
Register and complete a short survey by May 21. Lit Loot boxes will be available for pickup on our Grab-n-Go shelves on/after June 1. Each Lit Loot box includes two library books based on the preferences indicated on the survey, and a small selection of goodies to keep.
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Advocating for the Environment
How to Gather Your Power and Take Action
Monday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.
In-person at Wescustogo Hall & Community Center, No. Yarmouth
No registration required. Free.
A presentation by environmental advocate and author Susan B. Inches. Hosted by the North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee.
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Upcoming IMapInvasives Training
Saturday, May 6, 1 – 3 p.m.
In-person at Prince Memorial Library
The Cumberland Lands and Conservation Commission is sponsoring a 2-hour IMapInvasives training session. Attendees will learn how to identify and map invasive plants. Please bring a phone or tablet with the IMapInvasives software downloaded.
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Invasive Plant Annihilation Group
Did you now there is an Invasive Plants Group, a group of people who are dedicated to the task of rooting out and annihilating invasive plants? The group meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Prince Memorial Library. Educational workshops and work parties are scheduled monthly. New members are welcome. Questions? Contact Mandy at mandyballroomdance@gmail.com.
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Active Living 55+
Active Living is centered on living an active and engaged life and enjoying your community and neighbors.
Active Living 55+ is overseen by Devon Galvan, who can be reached at dgalvan@cumberlandmaine.com. There's lots going on. Keep an eye on their website for news and updates.
You can also check out the summer booklet for the Cumberland North Yarmouth Rec Program for a full listing.
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Bits & Bobs:
Reminders and Such
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Weekly offerings for adults | |
Mah Jongg (American-Style)
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Knitting
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
PML Striders Walking Group
Thursdays at 10 a.m. (rain or shine)
Meets at Cumberland Fairgrounds while the weather is cold and snowy. Enter at the Blanchard Road entrance.
Classic Games
Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
Mexican Train, Rummikub, Flinch, Sequence, Parcheesi & more. They are happy to teach (or learn) new games.
Mah Jongg (Asian-Style)
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
Bridge
Fridays at 1 p.m.
Adult Chess
Saturdays at 3 p.m.
Bring your own board, if you have one.
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PML offers a delivery service for those who need it.
SPREAD THE WORD
We are thrilled to announce that we are launching a home delivery service for residents of Cumberland and North Yarmouth who are confined to their home, either temporarily, due to illness or accident, or permanently, due to age, disability, or other mobility problems.
You must enroll in the program to participate. It's easy to enroll. Simply fill out an enrollment form online (hard copies are available at the library). Or call the library to enroll by phone. Once we've received your form, we'll call you to discuss your reading preferences and get you on a delivery schedule.
Pass the word along to someone you may know who could use this service. For more information, visit our website.
This service is offered in collaboration with Aging in Place, Cumberland and Living Well in North Yarmouth.
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PML Afternoon Book Group
PML's Thursday Afternoon Book Group meets last Thursdays at 3 p.m. FMI, contact Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.
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Upcoming:
The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and their Last-Chance Journey Across America (Discussion date: April 27)
Solito by Javier Zamora (Discussion date: May 25)
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The Race & Equity Book Group
explores topics of race in adult (and some YA)) fiction and nonfiction.
The group meets virtually the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. Register here. Or, FMI, contact Kelly.
May 10
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Amar Mohamed
The Good Braider by Terry Farish
June 14
The Girl Who Smiled Beads by Clemantine Wamariya and Elizabeth Weil
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We have State Park Passes and Museum Passes
(Courtesy of the Friends of PML)
Each pass is unique and offers its own set of discounts and terms of use. You can find details on all of the passes on the Museums and Park Passes page of our website. Please note that we are only able to give one pass per day per museum.
The following museum and cultural sites are included in our Museum Pass Program:
- Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (Portland)
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (Boothbay)
- Farnsworth Art Museum (Rockland)
- Maine Maritime Museum (Bath)
- Maine Wildlife Park (Gray)
- Portland Museum of Art (Portland)
- Maine State Parks Vehicle Pass
Ask at the circulation desk or visit our website for more information.
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One-on-One Tech Help
Book a librarian for some one-on-one tech help. To make an appointment, find the button at the bottom of the page on our website or email Kelly at kgreenlee@cumberlandmaine.com.
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Bendable Maine is here!
A statewide, mostly free learning marketplace for Mainers of all ages
Have you checked out Bendable Maine? It's a life-long learning platform built for and by Mainers, which taps into the knowledge and skills of community and professional resources (schools, organizations, people, books, online content…you name it!) and pulls it all together in one spot, for easy access and personalized learning.
Bendable Maine is a collaborative project of the Maine State Library, working with the Drucker Institute at Claremont College.
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Recordings available on our website
Did you know that you can watch recordings of some of our virtual programs? We don't always record what we offer, but sometimes we do. You can find recordings of some of our most recent events on our website: https://www.princememorial.org/recordings/
What you'll find:
- From Africa to Maine series
- Gardening for Wildlife Habitat
- Your Fuel-Efficient Home
- Invasive Pests
- Power in Aging
- Southern Maine Trails: 10 Great Trails
- Invasive Plants with Gary Fish, Maine's state horticulturist
- Native Journey: A Conversation with Barry Dana
- Climate Courage and Mental Health with Dr. Anne Hallward
- Archaeology of Casco Bay, Parts 1 & 2
- Coyote: America's Song Dog
- A Trash & Recycling Primer from ecomaine
- The ChangeMaker Series (1 and 2)
Coffee Chats on Running for Local Office
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Images of America: Cumberland is available at the library for $23.20 (includes tax) Cash or checks (payable to Town of Cumberland) are acceptable. All proceeds from the sale of the book benefit the renovation of the Cumberland Historical Society building at its new location next to our library.
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Fully tagged CLYNK bags are available in the Friends of PML book sale room. All proceeds from donated bottles benefit the Friends of PML. Thank you!
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PML is a Passport Acceptance Facility
Email us at: passports@cumberlandmaine.com or call (207) 464-4493, our designated passport appointment line, to leave contact information for an appointment or to ask a question. For more information about the passport process, visit our website.
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Check out the ongoing book sale at PML
The Friends of Prince Memorial Library holds a book sale all year in the hallway to the right of the circulation desk. Great books (like new!) and puzzles for super low prices. We are always restocking the shelves, so stop by frequently. Proceeds benefit programming at Prince Memorial Library.
For more ways to support The Friends of PML, check out their website.
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Accepting donations of books, DVDs, and puzzles
The Friends of PML gladly accepts donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles (up to 2 small boxes or 2 shopping bags at a time), which are in good to excellent condition. Items for all ages are welcome.
The following are not accepted: Encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, Bibles, VHS Tapes, outdated self-help or medical advice books, reference, technology or computer books, books which are written in, torn, moldy, musty, water or smoke damaged.
Please do not place donations in the Book Drop as space is limited for patrons' items. Bring donations into the library.
Thank you!
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