Sisters in Crime- September 17, 2016 1:00 pm

The library will be hosting 4 Sisters in Crime writers on Saturday September 17th! All of them are Maine writers and they will be giving a panel discussion, reading, and signing books. In addition, they will be awarding the library $1,000 because of the picture we entered showing us reading some of their books.

The authors are:

• Jen Blood - Erin Solomon Mysteries
• Kate Cone - What's Brewibg in New England
• Kathy Lynn Emerson - Face Down Mystery Series, Diana Spaulding 1888 Quartet, Liss MacCrimmon Mysteries, and The Mistress Jaffrey Mysteries
• Lea Wait - Shadows Antique Print Mystery, Mainley Needlepoint

Come join us for this exciting event and a chance to meet some of your favorite authors. If the weather is nice the event will be held in the library gazebo.

Canoe/Kayak Program

What if you could check out a kayak or canoe at your public library? Wouldn't that be great! Well hold on to your hats, because now you can.

The New Gloucester Parks and Recreation Department has two canoes and kayaks available for sign-out for use on the Royal River Reservoir at the New Gloucester Fairgrounds. The New Gloucester Public Library has teamed up with Parks and Rec to give people an easy way to take advantage of this program. Just visit the library during our open hours, fill out a form and sign out what you need. We will give you a key to unlock the equipment. Return the key when you are done. It's that simple. For more details visit the Parks and Rec site at http://sports.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=683520. You must be 18 or older to sign out the equipment. Enjoy and have a great time.

Baxter the Library Cat

Baxter the Library Cat is the Maine State Library Mascot. This six foot Maine Coon Cat loves books. He travels to libraries all over the state helping to get the word out that reading is great. He often attends New Gloucester Public Library events and loves playing with the kids.

Check out our Events page and make sure you say hi to Baxter next time you see him!