Liberty Library

CLOSED-Monday, Feb. 16, Presidents’ Day

Monday 12:00-7:00
Tuesday 10:00-4:00
Wednesday 10:00-4:00.
Thursday 10:00-4:00. 
Friday 10:00-4:00

When RSU #3 schools close for weather, the library closes.

Story Time – Fridays 10:30am

Crafters – Thursdays 10:30am

Tech Help –  No Tech Help in January, February, or March.

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See the Circulation and Borrowing Policy for membership information.

Zenbooth

Use our privacy booth for a quiet work space, virtual meetings, and phone calls. It is normally on a first-come basis, but if you would like to schedule its use for a meeting or telehealth appointment, call the library ahead of time, and we will reserve it for you. Generally the use time is 1-hour but that is flexible, especially if no one is waiting to use it. You may bring your own device or use the library’s laptop computer.

Tiny Art Show

All the canvases have been claimed. Bring your tiny art canvas to the library by February 27. The Tiny Art Show will be exhibited at the library during March and April, and then artwork will be returned to artists.

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Cribbage Afternoon

Sunday, February 22, 1:00-4:00

Several people have asked for a refresher about how to play Cribbage prior to joining the tournament. Novices and experts welcome to come play a game or two just for fun. Bring your Cribbage board if you have one.

Cribbage Tournament

March 1st ’til Completed

Sign-up by Feb. 27th

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Print an Entry Form or they are available at the library.

Here is how it works:

• Matches are head-to-head, scheduled at convenience of the players.
• Winner of 2 out of 3 games continues in tournament.
• Matches can take place at the library or you can make other arrangements.
• Cribbage boards and card decks will be provided at the library or you can bring your own.
• ACC rules followed.
• Winner’s prize: a 29 Cribbage Board Game. (On display at the library.)

Entry fee is $5.00.

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Prize:

Why 29? The highest possible hand at Cribbage is 29 points. It comprises all four 5s and the Jack of nobs. It is extremely rare to score a 29 hand in cribbage.

Sunday, March 22·4:00 – 5:00pm at Lake St.George Brewing Company

In a special event to benefit Waldo County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Steven Brown will be playing a special concert. Steven’s music touches on the blues, folk, country and progressive rock. “You can even expect an occasional bout of opera,” he said.

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Accompanying himself on guitar and singing with a deep and lyrical voice, Steven will play original material and songs by favorite songwriters in a wide variety of styles. As a singer-songwriter, he has recorded and performed a wide array of original songs and imaginative cover arrangements. He has collaborated with other artists as poet/lyricist, guitarist, and vocalist. Steven’s solo concerts have been billed as “The most eclectic show you will ever know!” A new album of original material is in the works. CDs will be for sale after the concert.

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The Ottawa-born Brown moved to the Midcoast in 2018. He serves as Searsmont’s Library Director where in 2019 he helped establish the Live Outside the Library concert series. He homesteads in Liberty with actress Giz Coughlin, his “significantly better half.”

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This concert is free but will accept free-will donations to benefit Waldo County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Several artists have contributed to our Fiber Arts Exhibit on display during January and February:

• Foster Bell – Tree Gnomes
• Scotia Bell – Crocheted Snowflakes
• Jane Bourassa – Decorative Fabric Chain
• Sue Chapin – Teddy Bears
• Judith Fischer – Foggy Point, The Last Butterflies, Aerial Coastline of Nova Scotia, Blueberry Barren, and Shoreline Beacons; tapestries (for sale)
• Hazel Kopishke – Warm Winter Wishes, wool appliqué
• Sarah Kuhn – Helmet for the Hair on Fire Brigade; mixed media (for sale)
• Janet Whittier Music – Summer Sunset, Under Water, Under Water #2, and Purple Leaves; fabric and mixed media (for sale)
• Barb Rehmeyer – Blossom and Fiddle-i-fee; needle felt and Three French Hens; knitted
• Cindy Schofield – A Lawn of Gnomes and Peace On Earth, needle felt and appliqué

Fiber artists employ techniques such as weaving, knotting, felting, and embroidery to create abstract, conceptual, or figurative pieces. Unlike traditional textile crafts, fiber art prioritizes artistic expression over utilitarian purpose.

Wednesday, February 18 at 6:30pm

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The Divided North: Black and White Families in the Age of Slavery by Carol Gardner

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Reuben Ruby and Nathaniel Gordon II were born eleven months apart in 1798 and 1799 and spent much of their boyhoods roaming the noisy, bustling waterfront of Portland, Maine. They lived just blocks from one another, attended school together, and went to the same church with their families. But they were worlds apart, separated by family, culture, and race. Reuben Ruby was Black and Nathaniel Gordon was White.

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New StoryWalk®  coming as soon as weather cooperates!

Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin and Rebekah Raye.

Little Zoo Sap and his family are moving from their summer home on the coast to the deep woods for the winter. When Zoo Sap falls off the bobsled, the forest animals keep him warm and safe until his father comes back to rescue him.

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We are very disappointed about the 4 placards that went missing from the last StoryWalk®. Hopefully, that will not happen again. Several people work hard to bring these stories to you for the enjoyment of many. It is disheartening to have them destroyed. (more…)

Cards made from recycled books for sale -$2 for 1 or 3 for $5.

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Lake St. George Photo Cards for sale, 1 for $2 or 10 cards for $20.

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Earrings for $4. 

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Ongoing Book Sale! We have books for sale – $1 for hardcover and trade paperbacks, 25¢ for mass  market paperbacks and children’s books.

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