Programs & Events

• A special planting story time with Ms. Emily and make a craft to take home: join our sing-a-long and listen to stories about all things Spring, then design a chick planter with seeds to take home.

• The Friends of the Library in the library meeting room for a pop-up book sale: From kitchen to garden—discover your next favorite book(or plant!). Browse a fresh selection of gardening books,cookbooks, and even a few houseplants to take home.

• The New Gloucester Environmental Resource Committee annual Seed Giveaway: sponsored by the NG ERC, free veggie and flower seeds will be given away while supplies last. Learn about the Community Resilience grant.

Kate Flora’s fascination with people’s criminal tendencies began in the Maine attorney general’s office. Deadbeat dads, people who hurt their kids, and employers’ discrimination aroused her curiosity about human behavior. Ignoring her agent’s advice to stick to one area, her twenty-seven books published books span many genres including crime fiction, true crime, memoir, nonfiction, and short stories.

Flora’s been a finalist for the Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Derringer awards. She won the Public Safety Writers Association award for nonfiction and twice won the Maine Literary Award for crime fiction. She received a lifetime achievement award from the New England Crime Bake and the Lea Wait Award for contributions to the crime writing community at the Maine Crime Wave.

Portland, Maine: Detective Joe Burgess ends many nights with a quiet ritual—a visit to the park where the ocean breeze blends with memories of past cases. But tonight, something feels off. When his truck refuses to respond to his steering, and a faint cry drifts through the darkness, instinct takes over.

The interruption of his quiet reflection annoys Burgess, but he's a seasoned detective and knows better than to ignore his instincts. What he finds is every cop's nightmare: a young woman, naked, bruised, and barely alive. Her whispered plea—"Don't let them take me back"—chills Burgess to his core.

As medical help arrives and the investigation begins, Burgess realizes he's not just facing a brutal assault. He's dealing with something darker, something evil that preys on the vulnerable—and isn't done yet.

Join Ms. Emily as she reads stories and sings song. All ages welcome!

Join Ms. Alice for rhmyes, songs, and stories chosen with babies ages 0-24 months in mind! Siblings welcome!

Are you interested in learning or playing mahjong? Beginners, intermediate and expert levels welcome. RSVP or just drop in!

Attention fiber artists! All skill levels welcome--even if you have no skills (yet!). Join us bi-weekly for felting classes and learn techniques in wool felting. Please be on the look out for promotion of what is happening monthly and RSVP so we have a spot for you. Call: 207-926-4840 or email: nglibrary@newgloucester.com

Check your school calendars for the early release schedule and plan to come play, have a snack, and create a craft with friends after school. Questions? Call: 207-926-4840 or email: nglibrary@newgloucester.com