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In case of inclement weather, Library closings will be announced on radio stations WBACH 106.9, and WMCM 103.3 FM; and on TV Channels 6, 8,  and 13. When in doubt, give us a call! 

This page was last updated:  04/25/2008

Library events schedule
(see also Friends of the Library-sponsored events, below)                  

Book Club:
       April 28:  Peony in Love, by Lisa See
       May 19:  Tenderness of Wolves, by Stef Penney
       June 23:  Innocent Man, by John Grisham

The reading and discussion group meets at 7, usually on the 4th Monday of the month, at the Library. New participants are welcome.

Children's Programs:

Sat., April 26 at 12:30 p.m., Children's author Mary-Anne Flavin will read and talk about her book, a true story called Zenith's Great Gift.

Sat., May 24, at 12:30 p.m.  Noted local children's author and book illustrator Chris Van Dusen will present a program for children of all ages, demonstrating his techniques. Van Dusen illustrates the Mercy Watson series and has written and illustrated several books of his own: the Mr. Magee series and If I Built a Car.

Watch Library advertising or call for information about future special programs,  including a visit by children's authors/illustrator Melissa Sweet, who has over 100 books to her credit and will share her latest, Tupelo Rides the Rails

*Summer Reading:*
The Summer Reading Program for elementary school-age children will be on the theme: 
"Catch the Reading Bug." There will be weekly meetings for five weeks during July and August.  Some very special events are planned. Watch our advertising or call the Library for more information and to register your children.

*Story Hour:*
Story hour for preschoolers will continue on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 10 a.m. Watch for ads regarding a summer schedule.

Contact us at  832-4484  or  wplstaff@waldoboro.lib.me.us

Friends of the Library programs through September

Unless otherwise noted there is no admission charge for these programs
and they are held at the Library

• Tuesday, May 27th – Program featuring Captain Jim Sharp, author of With Reckless Abandon. He will present a slide show of his sailing adventures. 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, June 17 – joint program with Waldoboro Garden Club, at the Library, featuring Cindy Tibbetts of Hummingbird Farm speaking on clematis. 7:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 23, speaker Kate Flora, former assistant attorney general in Maine and now author of best-selling true crime stories, such as Finding Amy, and mysteries. 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, August 9 -- Joint musical program with the Waldo Theatre, at the Waldo,  featuring noted guitarist Martin Gibson. 7:30 p.m. Watch for more details.

• Tuesday, September 9 -- Annual Meeting of Friends of Waldoboro Public Library

Schedule of Genealogy Workshops
by Maine historian Randall Gross

      Second Monday of every month (except holidays), from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Library. Come learn how to research your own family, aspects of town history, or Maine's involvement in wider historical events such as the Civil War.

Upcoming dates:

                      May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11

Other upcoming Library events (more details later):

Waldoboro Day Giant Book Sale at the Grange hall, Saturday, June 21

During July and part of August, there will be a reading and discussion series, talking about America's Ten Greatest Presidents. Discussion leader will be historian Don Lord.  Watch for more details.

Saturday, August 16, Paint the Town -- an art extravaganza to benefit several Waldoboro nonprofits or charities

Monday, August 18, Poetry Reading and Book Signing by award-winning poet Baron Wormser

Check our calendar often, for new activities.

If you have questions about any of our events, please contact us:   832-4484.

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