THANK YOU!!!

The Libby Memorial Library would like to thank all of the supporters, volunteers and attendees for their involvement in the Community Cares fundraiser that was held at Jumpin' Jakes on Sunday 4/7 with proceeds benefitting both the Library and Community Animal Watch. It was a very successful and lovely afternoon with good food, good music, good prizes and all for a very good cause-- Special thanks go out to Rick Payette, The Maine Harp Circle, Debbie MacDonald and Linda Mailhot.

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Bosco the Reading Dog

Libby Library is happy to announce a new reading program. We will be having Bosco and his owner Tony come the first Wednesday each month for children to sign up for time to read with Bosco. Bosco is a 4 year old Chocolate Lab who loves people, children especially. He has successfully completed AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program and with his handler, Tony, is a registered therapy dog team with Therapy Dogs International. For the last 3 years, Bosco and Tony have been tutoring 2nd and 3rd graders with reading difficulties. Using Bosco to attract, excite, and engage the student, the child begins to associate reading with a fun activity. The child feels more comfortable reading to Bosco since he makes no judgment on their reading skill. Children often begin reading to their pets. As their reading skill improves, so does their self-esteem. This program will be starting May 1st. For more information on this program contact Kim.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 30, 2013 - Book Shed opens @ 10:00 AM for the summer season

May 10, 2013 - Family movie night @ 6:30 PM (Hotel Transylvania)

May 24, 2013 - Family movie night @ 6:30 PM (Ice age : Continental drift)

June 4, 2013 - Registration for the Summer Reading Program (Dig Into Reading) begins

June 14, 2013 - Family movie night @ 6:30 PM (Wreck-it Ralph)

June 22, 2013 - Readers of the Lost Book magic show @ 1:00 PM

June 25 - August 3, 2013 - (Dig Into Reading) Summer Reading Program

June 28, 2013 - Family movie night @ 6:30 PM (movie TBA)

July 5 - August 30, 2013 - Movies in the Park (Friday nights @ dusk - movies to be determined)

Libby Memorial Library
27 Staples Street
Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

207-934-4351

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Hours

Sunday and Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 10:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 10:00am-5:30pm
Saturday - 10:00am-2:00pm

***Hours are year round***
***When schools are closed due to bad
weather the library will also be closed***
 

Friends of Libby Library Book Shed Opens April 30th

The Friends of Libby Library are pleased to announce that their Book Shed at the rear of the Libby Memorial Library will be open for the 2013 season on Tuesday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m.

The Book Shed features fiction, mysteries, general non-fiction, biographies, how-to books, large print books and many other genres. Also included are paperbacks in regular and large print formats. There are also many books for children and young adults. Additionally, DVD's and CD's will be offered for sale at bargain prices.

The Book Shed will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parking is available in the Libby Library parking lot and on Staples St.

Computer help offered at Libby Memorial Library

          Have you ever wished there was someone you could go to for help with computer programs that stump you or that you haven't used in a long time and just want a refresher without having to take a full computer class?

• Tailored instruction to meet your needs - setting up an e-mail account, e-books, Microsoft Word, databases, etc.

• Up to an hour at a time

• Free of charge

• Flexible schedule

• See Kim to schedule a time

Library services for homebound residents

Starting Wednesday, February 27, 2013 the Libby Library will be offering a program for homebound residents of Old Orchard Beach who can't get to the library but would like to have library materials delivered to them. If a homebound resident doesn't have a library card they can contact the library and we'll set them up with one. If you or anyone you know would be interested in this program please contact the library.

Join us for this not to be missed opportunity on Saturday, April 20, 2013 @ 1:00 PM. Lindsay has been here before and was well-liked by both children and adults. She's energetic and her program is full of audience participation. If you're looking for something to do with the kids over spring vacation we hope you'll make plans to join us for this program.

You can see some of her puppets here:

http://www.lindsayspuppetpals.com/photos.cfm
 

MARVEL! Maine's Virtual Library

Thousands of magazines, newspapers, and reference books are available anywhere in the State of Maine through the online resources of MARVEL! Maine's Virtual Library, a service of Maine InfoNet.
 

Mango Languages

Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Now's your chance. With Mango Languages you can learn any of 50 different languages in the comfort of your own home. All you need to do is click on the link below and create an account and you're on your way.

E-books are here!!!

Libby Library patrons with active cards in good standing now have FREE access to the State Download Library of electronic books. There are thousands of titles...Fiction, Non-Fiction, and many New Releases.

Children's Programs

Crafty Readers ~ Preschool stories and crafts Thursday mornings at 10:30. This program is year round.

Finger Frolics ~ Songs, finger plays and short stories for babies and toddlers Friday mornings at 10:30. This program runs Sept. through June.

Saturdays @ the Library ~ The third Saturday of each month is a special family program. This program runs September through June.

Free Movie Nights ~ The second and fourth Fridays are movie nights at the library.

Contact Kim for more information on any of these programs.