Freeport Community Library

Use yarn as the paint to create a dynamic "painting." We'll provide the yarn and contact paper and show how to make one promptly at 3:45 for kids ages 5+/grades K+.

We hope you can join is on 9/23 for the next Comprehensive Plan Community Workshop. Join us for a community conversation on housing to learn about Freeport’s needs, then share your ideas for new housing, housing locations, and strategies. Your input will support the Freeport Comprehensive Plan Update.
This is a family friendly event with activities for kids. Light refreshments will be served.

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mango Languages! 🎉

Join us in honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community. Whether you're looking to connect with your heritage or simply want to learn a new language, our library has the perfect tool for you—Mango Languages!

📚 Mango Languages offers an immersive way to learn Spanish (and many other languages!) with easy-to-follow lessons that are fun and engaging. It’s free with your library card!

🌍 Celebrate Diversity! Dive into the beautiful language that unites millions across the globe. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, Mango Languages is here to help.

🗣️ For more information visit https://freeportlibrary.com/mango/

The Jane Austen Festival occurs in September in Bath, UK every year. Here's a few recent novel adaptions for the Janeites. 💜

It’s National Voter Registration Day! Take 30 seconds to register to vote, check your registration status, or find a registration event on or offline near you!
bit.ly/2024nvrdreg

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🔧🚗 Did you know that our library provides access to a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car or truck? 🛻👩‍🔧Log in to EBSCO's Auto Repair Source to get started: https://digitalmainelibrary.org/

Explore the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture with our Hispanic Heritage Month film collection on Kanopy! 🎉 From captivating dramas to enlightening documentaries, these films celebrate rich traditions and diverse stories that resonate across generations.

Details at: https://freeportlibrary.com/kanopy/

You have the rest of the weekend to do our obstacle course, even while the library is closed! It's self-guided, so grab a map anytime from the black mailbox by the parking lot.

🔧🚀 The September/October 2024 issue of Popular Mechanics has landed! Packed with cutting-edge tech, DIY projects, and innovations shaping the future. 🛠️📖 Download the cloudLibrary app to your mobile device and log in with your Freeport Library card. Details at: https://freeportlibrary.com/cloudlibrary

Time flies when you’re having… nevermind. But Election Season is definitely here! Don’t miss the chance to cast your vote this year. Just register or update your registration - it only takes two minutes.
bit.ly/2024nvrdreg

On beautiful days like today, D&D gets to meet outside! Kids can join them next on the 26th, biweekly, with RSU5 Community Programs’ Explore program.

** ROAD CLOSURE **
Starting 9/12/24 at 9pm through 9/13/24 at 6am

Due to some work being done at a property on Main Street, the portion of Main Street (aka US Route One) from Bow Street to Mechanic Street will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Detour around Main Street will be required and signage will be in place to direct traffic around the closure.

🏈 Football season has officially started! 📚 Whether you're here for the game or the love stories, we’ve got the perfect match for you. Dive into our collection of football romance books that will have you cheering for love both on and off the field! ❤️

Consumer Reports is among the most trusted resources for reviews, ratings and comparisons for all sorts of products. Car buying, home appliances, technology and more, you can find it in Consumer Reports. Now free online through the Digital Maine Library, available to Maine residents anywhere, anytime. https://digitalmainelibrary.org

📚✨Check out what our staff is reading this week.

💬What are you currently reading?

🌌🛸Embark on futuristic adventures with our Sci-Fi September collection on Kanopy! 🚀 From mind-bending realities to thrilling space odysseys, these films ignite your imagination and transport you to galaxies and beyond. 🖖👽🤓

Details at: https://freeportlibrary.com/kanopy/

Our self-guided outdoor Obstacle Course for kids starts today! Drop in between today and Sunday, 9/15 for a fun mix of physical challenges around the library. Start at the mailbox anytime, during or outside library hours.

📚✨ September is National Library Card Signup Month! ✨📚

Autobots, roll out…to the library!

Unlock a world of adventure, learning, and creativity with just one card—your library card! Whether you love browsing bestsellers, diving into research, or exploring digital resources, the library has something for everyone. 🌟

Sign up for your FREE library card today and discover everything the library has to offer. 📖

Leo the therapy dog (with his cute short tail) will be here Monday for kids to read to or just spend time with! Book a 15-minute time slot on https://www.timetosignup.com/fclsignups/sheet/1360741/september-paws-amp-read or drop in on the day of in case of an open slot.

🌟👵👴 Celebrate Grandparent's Day with Heartwarming Stories! 👴👵🌟

In honor of Grandparent's Day, Miss Taylor has handpicked a collection of touching stories that celebrate the love, wisdom, and joy grandparents bring into our lives. Whether you're reminiscing about your own grandparents or creating new memories with little ones, these tales are sure to warm your heart. ❤️📖

What’s your favorite memory with your grandparent? Share it in the comments! 🥰

📚 New Issue Alert! 📰✨

The latest edition of Reader's Digest is here, packed with expert advice. Download the cloudLibrary app to your mobile device and log in with your Freeport Library card. Details at: https://freeportlibrary.com/cloudlibrary

Lego Club starts today at 10:30. Welcome back to Saturdays at the library!

We are currently hiring for a part-time Circulation Clerk. For more information, please visit our website.

https://freeportlibrary.com/fcl-jobs/

✨Returning your library materials on time even though the library doesn't charge overdue fines?

🎀Very demure.
🎀Very mindful.

📚✏️ Get ready to hit the books with our Back-to-School lineup! From first day jitters to unforgettable friendships, these films capture the journey of growing up.

Details at: https://freeportlibrary.com/kanopy/

It takes a lot of helping hands to run a book sale, and we need your help! Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks.

Sign up online by visiting https://tinyurl.com/FFCLBookSale

📚FFCL Book Sale Donations:
September 9-24 during Library hours.

📚FFCL Book Sale:
September 26-29 from 10am-5pm.

📚Preview night:
September 25, 2024 from 4-8pm ($20 entry/free for Friends members).

The Friends of the Freeport Community Library is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization. The Friends book sale supports the museum pass program and selected programs and projects.

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📷Former Library Director Arlene Arris assists a patron with finding a book.

Drop the title of your favorite childhood book in the comments! Let’s take a trip down memory lane together. 📖❤️

Welcome to the new Digital Maine Library! The newly renovated DML has so much in store for everyone all across Maine. From homework help to popular magazines to research journals to small business resources and so much more, you're bound to find interesting, useful content. Please explore DML's new wealth of resources, and spread the word! Free online to Maine residents anytime, anywhere. https://digitalmainelibrary.org