The Stockton Springs Community Library will host a monthly STORY TIME on the first Saturday of each month from 10 AM to 11 AM starting Saturday, October 2nd.
STORYTIME will include stories, snacks, and activities. The program is free and open to all.
Masks will be required of children and parents who attend.
For more information phone 567-4147 or visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org
Bob Hendrickson, author of “Crossing” to Speak at Stockton Springs Community Library on Wednesday, June 23rd at 6 PM
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will present a talk by Bob Hendrickson, author of “Crossing” on Wednesday, June 23rd at 6 PM. Due to limited seating and social distancing, pre-registration is required. Please call the library at 207-567-4147 to reserve your seat.
An extraordinary successful Air Force pilot, airline captain, and FAA accident investigator, Bob Hendrickson explores his fascinating life of adventure and accomplishment in “Crossing.” He describes applying the lessons he learned from the aircraft accidents he investigated for the FAA, and his struggle with the heavy emotional burden that comes with great expectations. He also talks about his inspiring battle with Parkinson’s Disease and his refusal to let it conquer his lifelong dreams.
With 43 years and over 26,000 hours in the cockpit, Bob is uniquely qualified to take us along as he talks about his life, successes, and failures.
Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or keenly interested in stories of courage and inspiration, you’re sure to find this presentation engaging.
Call 207-567-4147 today to reserve your seat.
For more information visit www.stocktonspringslibrary.org
Join us on Facebook Live Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 10:00 am as Patsy Baldus reads “The Whale’s Song” written by Dyan Sheldon and beautifully illustrated by Gary Blythe.
In “The Whale’s Song,” Lilly’s grandmother shares a wonderful story with her about the magic of whales and the special gift they bring to someone who appreciates them. Uncle Frederick has a more practical view about whales and thinks Lilly’s Grandmother is talking nonsense. But Lilly believes she has just the right gift to give to the whales. Will the whales reward Lilly with a song?
As Ms. Baldus explains “Whales do come to the coast of Maine, and while this book showcases blue whales and humpbacks, we are more likely to see minke whales closer to our shores. ”
Kids will learn how to create a cardboard Seashore Wreath and how to write their very own whale song!
Children are encouraged to bring in their wreaths and original whale songs to be showcased in Mary’s room at the Library.
SSCL’s Virtual Story Time is filmed live at Stockton Springs Community Library in Mary’s Room and includes a book reading, a simple craft to make at home, and a writing exercise.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library located in Stockton Springs, Maine. Free membership is available to anyone from any community.
Stockton Springs Community Library is holding a Fall Book and Bake Sale at the library on Saturday, September 12, from 8 am till 1 pm (unless we sell out earlier). So come and find that special book or two, the movies and shows you’ve always wanted. While you are here, we are sure you will not be able to leave without buying some scrumptious homemade baked goods! Our volunteers really know how to bake your favorites. So put this date on your calendar and don’t miss it!
Additional donations of baked goods (homemade only) are certainly welcome to help us make this event successful.
If you’ve been holding on to books to donate, we need to ask you to hang on to them until next year if you can. Our limited storage space is already bursting at the seams.
Thank you to all who help support SSCL in so many ways. We hope to see you on September 12 at the Fall Book and Bake Sale! Face masks and social distancing guidelines are strictly enforced.
Don’t forget if you don’t want to come into the library to check out a book or movie, you can call 207-567-4147 and leave a detailed message (or better yet, call during open hours). We will have your books and movies checked out and ready for you and available on the porch. Items that are returned to the library are put in quarantine as per State guidelines, so you may have a little wait, but we’ll let you know when they are available.
Ms. Patsy Baldus, former teacher and Maine author, will read The “Wing Shop” by Elvira Woodruff, illustrated by Stephen Gammel. While published in 1991 this story has a timeless message of “there’s no place like home.”
The little boy, Matthew, moves with his family to a new home, but he misses his old home, and wants to find a way to get back there. He stumbles on a magical Wing Shop where a young girl outfits him with different animals or objects’ wings so he can fly. He has some crazy adventures but is finally happy to fly back home.
The virtual story hour will start with a wing craft that the kids will enjoy making at home. Next Ms. Baldus will read the story and will end with a simple writing activity to spark the young (ages 4 – 8) listener’s own creativity. The program should last around 20 minutes and will be filmed in “Mary’s Room” at the library.
Virtual Story Time will be aired live on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 am on the Library’s Facebook Page. All you need to do is go to our Page and look for the live video. It will also be posted for viewing anytime at your convenience. Last month’s Virtual Story Time is available to watch on our Facebook page (under videos) and on our website look for the tab “Online for Children.” We hope your children and grandchildren enjoy these virtual events and their time with you at home.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library located in Stockton Springs, Maine. Membership is free to anyone from any community. Call us at 207-567-4147 if you have any questions about this event.
Mac Smith will talk about his newly published book “Peyton Place Comes Home to Maine” at the Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) on Sunday, July 12 @ 4 PM. He will have books available for sale and also will be happy to sign your books. There is no fee for this program.
To assure proper seating arrangements, seats are limited, reservations will be required, as will face coverings.
Mac is a Stockton Springs native and lives in the village of Sandy Point. He is a veteran of the First Gulf War and a former reporter for the Bar Harbor Times.
His first book “Mainer on the Titanic” is available to loan at SSCL. He is currently working on his third book for Down East Books.
Please call the library at 207-567-4147 for reservations. Our hours are Monday and Wednesday 3-5; Tuesday 4-7; Thursday 9-12 and 6:30-8:30; and Saturday 9-3. Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library and membership is free to anyone from any community.
Patsy Baldus, former teacher & local author of “Love, Lutefisk and Lemon Zest Sneakers” will host this Saturday’s Story Time, broadcasting live from Mary’s Room, Stockton Springs Community Library.
The book selection is “Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock” by Eric A. Kimmel with illustrations by Janet Stevens. This is a tale of a naughty spider!
Patsy will demonstrate a simple moving spider craft that kids can do at home, read this charming story aloud (be prepared for some surprises) and then explain to kids how to write their own Ansani stories. We hope every child who watches will write their own Ansani story to bring to the Library where it will be hung on the wall of Mary’s Room for others to read.
To attend this online event, just go to SSCL’s Facebook page at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 20, 2020. The event will last about 30-35 minutes. You can also bookmark and share this link. https://www.facebook.com/StocktonSpringsCommunityLibrary/live/ Commenting on Facebook during the event will be allowed, but comments may be held until the end.
A recorded video of the live performance will be available to view again on our Facebook Page and website.
Stockton Springs Community Library is an all volunteer library. Call us at 207-567-4147 if you have any questions about the event.
Stockton Springs Community Library has re-opened as of June 1, 2020 . Covid-19 related restrictions are in place to make the library a safe place for you, your family, and our volunteer library staff.
The new rules are posted on the library door, our Facebook page, and website. Please call during library hours if you have questions or concerns.
One way you can make your visit safer and faster is to search our catalog online and request items in advance of your visit. Please allow sufficient time for a volunteer to fulfill your request. You can also check to see if an item is available before you come.The following slides provide instructions and examples on how to access the library catalog from our website.
Mac Smith will be holding his first talk about his newly published book “Peyton Place Comes Home to Maine” at the Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) as soon as it is possible to hold a group event again in the library.
While we wait, he thought it might be fun to provide us with a “teaser” video of what we can expect. We are sure that as soon as you see this short video you will want to run out and buy the book for yourself! It is published by DownEast Books and is available everywhere good books are sold. You will be able to borrow it from the library after he regales us in person.
His first book “Mainers On The Titanic” is also available to purchase locally and online and is available for loan at SSCL.
Mac Smith is currently working on his third book for Down East Books, but don’t ask him what it’s about. You’re just going to have to wait to find out.
Mac Smith is a Navy veteran of the First Gulf War and former news reporter for the Bar Harbor Times, Mac Smith lives in Stockton Springs, Maine, in the village of Sandy Point, where he is restoring the family homestead.
The video presentation is available through this link
SSCL_teaser_peytonplace_smith.mp4
(Unfortunately, the file is too large to post here.) You can also view the video presentation on our Facebook page under the Videos section.
If you have questions about his upcoming book talk at SSCL, please call us at 207-567-4147 or email us at stocktonstaff@stocktonsprings.lib.me.us
THE LIBRARY WILL RE-OPEN MONDAY JUNE 1, 2020
In order to keep our volunteers and patrons safe this is our new policy:
1. Don’t come to the library if you feel sick or have been exposed to COVID-19
2. FACE COVERINGS are required for volunteers and patron safety
3. Maintain 6 feet physical distance in all areas of the library
4. No food or drink, including closed containers
We are allowed 5 patrons into the library at one time, so please limit the time that you are in to give others a chance.
Those that do not wear a face covering will be limited to curbside service subject to volunteer availability.
While we are following the state re-opening safety guidelines, patrons should be aware that there is some risk in using shared spaces with shared materials. We cannot guarantee a perfectly safe space.