Saturday, May 12th, 10-12.  Crafts, stories and bugs!  Sponsored by the Friends of Edith Patch.  All ages are welcome!

Published Apr 26

The next Thursday book group will meet on May 17th at 3pm in the Community Room.  The theme for this year's Maine Humanities Council program is REFRESHING THE WHODUNIT—Moving Beyond Christie and Doyle. The next book is Death in an Strange Land by Donna Leon

Rich with atmosphere and marvelous plotting, Death in a Strange Land is as superb novel in Donna Leon's chilling Venetian mystery series.

 Join the discussion.  Everyone welcome.  Call or visit the library for a copy of the book: ...

Published Apr 24

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TUESDAY READERS will meet in the library, May 15th, at 10 AM to discuss Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little  by E. B. White.

Published Apr 20

At 2:30 p.m. on May 6, the public is invited to "The Grand Unveiling Book Release Party" of Lisa Colburn's latest creative endeavor, The Maine Garden Journal - Insider secrets from Maine people who love to put their hands in the dirt. 

The Maine Garden Journal is written in a down-to-earth, neighbor-to-neighbor style with gardeners quoted liberally throughout. Full-color photos bring the plants vividly to life and make the book a helpful resource to gardeners. We've all come to understand...

Published Apr 19

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We apologize for any inconveniece you may experience on Sunday morning, April 15 between 5 a.m. and noon.  The server which allows access to the library's collections, downloadable library and MarVeL databases is undergoiing routine maintenance and updating. 

Published Apr 14

On April 25 at12:30 local author and poet, Sandra L Hutchison, will perform a poetry reading and share her experiences as a poet.  Sandra is the author of a book of poetry, The Art of Nesting, and a memoir about living in China during the Tiananmen Uprising, Chinese Brushstrokes.  Her poetry, stories, essays and reviews have appeared in a wide variety of publications, including the Oxford anthology of stories about China, Chinese Ink, Western Pen.

Light refreshments will be served.  To...

Published Apr 11

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Published Feb 23

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This one-day workshop from 10 am to 1:30 p.m. in the Orono Public Library Community Room will begin with a showing of the documentary "The Mighty Uke" and then will introduce students, both parents and children, to the Ukelele.  Appropriate for ages 10 and up; you're welcome to bring your own ukelele or try one provided by the instructor or the library.  Please call 866-5060 to register.  Space is limited.  Sponsored by the Orono Public Library and RSU 26 Adult and Community Education. 

Published Feb 22

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University business students supervised by their professor are offering free tax help at the Library on Fridays during the tax season.  Appointments are required and may be made with Professor Colburn, 581-1982 or via email- colburn@maine.edu .

Published Feb 22

The next Wednesday Wonders will be held at the library on February 29 @ 12:30pm with the topic of Heart Health.

Denise Sullivan is a 2008 WomenHeart Champion and heart disease survivor.  She began her “cardiac journey” in 2007 when she had open heart surgery at the age of 47.  She will put you through an array of emotion including lots of laughter while she shares her personal story, discusses the risk factors of heart disease, and empowers women, family and friends with “Mainers...

Published Feb 22

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