Liberty Library

Library CLOSED Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19th

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

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Crafters – Thursdays 10:30am

Story Time – Fridays 10:30am

NEW! Apple User Group – 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 3:00pm.

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See the Circulation and Borrowing Policy for other memberships information.

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The Liberty Library is participating in the ReadME program this summer. Tune in to these programs:

• Read ME on Maine Calling June 13, 11:00am
• Online Author Talk – Jennifer Lunden July 15, 7:00pm
• Online Author Talk – Nick Fuller Googins  August 5, 7:00pm

Read ME is a statewide community read offered in partnership with the Maine Humanities’ Council, Maine State Library, and Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. Every summer, the program gets Mainers all reading books recommended by well-known Maine authors. This year’s recommending author was Julia Bouwsma.

SUMMER is my READING season

Beginning June 15th, every day this summer that you read for at least 30 minutes, mark off a circle on your Reading Record. You can read the book yourself or have the book read aloud to you … or a combination of both.

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Download Reading Record

Copies are also available at the library.

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Bring your Reading Record to the library between Aug. 25 – Sept. 5th and a donation will be made to the Midcoast Conservancy for the construction and maintenance of hiking trails in the Liberty and Montville area. All ages can participate.

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The Summer Reading program is sponsored by Liberty Graphics; Lake St. George Brewing Co.; Pieceworks, Inc.; Joanne Pease, CPA; Joe & Kate Meadows; and the Liberty Library.

Hike With Buck O’Herin

Saturday, June 21, 9:00- 11:00am

Get excited about hiking and the creation of new hiking trails! Join Montville resident Buck O’Herin for a hike in the Sheepscot River headwaters in Montville. Meet at the Whitten Hill trailhead on the Halldale Rd in Montville. This family-friendly hike will likely be on the nearby Hemlock Hollow Trail. The trail is part of the Hills to Sea route and lies within more than 1500 acres of conserved land. The hike will take place rain or shine so please dress appropriately. Be prepared with bug repellent, sunscreen, hats, and water bottles. The hike is easy without only slight elevation changes. For more information email Buck at boherin1954@gmail.com

Thursday, June 26, 2:00pm, 4:00pm & 6:00pm

at the Liberty Community Hall

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Within the Whale is a unique, immersive, interactive experience featuring a life-size inflatable humpback whale named “Chunk” that participants of all ages can step inside to explore the wonders of marine life. There will be two 1-hour shows – one at 2:00pm and one at 6:00pm. Make sure you register for the correct time show! Registration is required. Limited to 20 people per show. Please register each attendee individually. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Register for the 2:00pm show  FULL! Register to be put on a wait list
• Register for the 4:00pm show FULL! Register to be put on a wait list 
• Register for the 6:00pm show FULL! Register to be put on a wait list 

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This event is sponsored by the Liberty Library and the Searsmont Town Library. Learn more about the program’s content at www.withinthewhale.com

Saturday, July 12, 9:00-12:00 Raindate Sunday

These crafters will have items for sale be at the Library Craft Fair this year:

• Betsy Levine – Jewelry
• Gus Szabronski – Wood Turned Bowls
• Bramble Dragon Pottery (Sett Belise)
• Michael Gaudet (aprons, bags, kids activity bags, and more)
• Plus, a library craft table to sell donations made by you with 100% of proceeds going to the library

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There will also be a Bake Sale instead of just pies for sale. Please consider donating a homemade cake, loaf of bread, etc. However, sweet and savory pie donations will also gratefully be accepted at this sale.

Bring cash or check!

Liberty Library is working with the National Digital Equity Center (NDEC) and Waldo Broadband Corporation to offer free digital literacy classes for our community. These classes are in-person. NDEC classes will remain free to Maine residents.

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IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION: NDEC’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Digital Equity Competitive Grant award has been cancelled. This grant provided for Digital Skills Training, in person and online. Partner Onsite Classes Program will be paused effective immediately. Online Digital Skills Classes will continue based on the available Digital skills Instructors limited hours, beginning 7/1/25.

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The following class will still be taught as scheduled:

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June 23, 10 – 11:00am – Identifying Frauds & Scams

Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse.

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Register here.  Click on the “Reserve your spot” button. You can also email or call 207-589-3161. (Wednesday or Friday afternoons are best.) Please register as early as possible as classes are limited. If you do not receive a registration confirmation email, please contact the library.

Wednesday, July 9, 6:30 pm

Kyle Hauptman, a Financial Advisor, will present an educational program for people who have questions about Social Security for those nearing retirement, ages 55 and up, and those who already receive Social Security. He’ll help answer these questions:

• How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan?
• When should I start taking benefits?
• What about taxes?
• What are the new changes in Social Security and how will affect me?

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.

Leigh Norcott is a former elementary school teacher who is currently homesteading with her partner on their farm in Montville.  She started drawing cards for her nieces and nephews when they were little, and it has brought her great joy. joy.

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The drawings are done with pen and ink and colored pencil. They will be on display at the library during May and June.

Once again, Sue Chapin has donated a wallhanging/lap blanket for raffle this  summer. This one is  “Garden Peace” and is 52-inch square.

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Tickets are $5.00. Winner will be drawn on August 23rd. The quilt is on display at the library.

Hector Fox and the Daring Flight (Hector Fox and Friends, Book 3) by Astrid Sheckels

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Liberty Graphics has Hector Fox and Friends books on sale right now for 40% off. Liberty Graphics is across the road from the library.

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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