Board of Trustees

Desiree Scorcia

President, 2023-2026

Desiree Scorcia works remotely in the public health space as a communications specialist for a healthcare analytics company. Before that, was the Children’s Librarian and then Assistant Director at BHML. Desiree grew up in Boothbay, graduated from BRHS, and served one term as a Selectwoman for the town from 2019 – 2022. She’s involved with several community organizations, and is always up for an adventure.

Buzz Makarewicz

Vice President, 2021-2027

Buzz and his husband, Mark, own and operate Topside Inn and Mid-Town Motel in Boothbay Harbor. Topside Inn has received many awards in the time Buzz has owned it, being named the #1 Boutique Hotel in the US (and #7 in the world) in 2022 by Tripadvisor. For 16 years prior to owning the inn and motel, Buzz designed wellness programs for large health plan clients for WebMD. Buzz graduated from UMass Amherst in 1994. Buzz joined the BHML Board of in 2021, and is actively involved in the project to replace the Hyde house and renovate parts of the existing library.

Liana Kingsbury

Treasurer, 2023-2026

Jenn Quinn

Secretary, 2023-2026

Since 2004, Jenn and her husband, Jeff, have spent summers in Boothbay Harbor with their children, Jack and Lily, developing a deep connection to the community. Passionate about children and the transformative power of learning, Jenn has worked in education for over 30 years, channeling her expertise as an Educational Consultant. She joined the BHML Board in 2023 and chairs the Capital Campaign Cabinet. An avid reader and audiobook fan, she enjoys harbor walks, tennis, and living near the water and library, which Jenn considers the heart of the community.

Christina Kurtz

2026-2029

My name is Christina Kurtz. I’m originally from East Stroudsburg, PA where I taught 3rd grade for 16 years before having my first son. I’ve been blessed to be a stay at home mom for both of our boys for the past 10 years! My husband and I relocated our family to Southport in 2022. Since settling into our new community, we’ve found a spiritual home at St. Columba Episcopal Church where I’m a member of the vestry and serve as the youth leader. I volunteer with the Friends of the Opera House and am reestablishing the PTO at Southport Central School. I co-host the Moms Night In book club right here at our amazing library. I’ve enjoyed sharing my love of books and libraries with our boys and treasure watching them make BHML an integral part of their lives as well.

Dale Lancaster

2022-2028

Dale Lancaster has over 30 years experience in the affordable housing industry and has served as a Developer, Builder, Consultant and Property Manager. Lancaster is a 1976 graduate of the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and has served as general partner in numerous limited partnerships, including conventionally financed apartments, LIHTC, HUD 221 (D-3), and FMHA 515 projects. Mr. Lancaster has been actively involved in LIHTC housing since its inception and has developed over 40 projects in six different states.

Jim Mahoney

2024-2027

Dick Morrison

2026-2029

Dick has lived in the Boothbay Region for over fifty years. His son and daughter attended the local schools. He’s been an educator and track coach in the Region schools for over thirty years. His Girl’s Outdoor teams have won two State Championships. Dick has been involved with books for many of those years, owning his own bookstore and working at Sherman’s Maine Coast Booksellers. He’s a lifelong reader.
“Libraries are the backbone of our education system”
Karin Slaughter

Metehan Sahin

2026-2029

Carrie Sprosty

2026-2029

Sheryl Zapcic

2026-2029

Sheryl has been visiting the Boothbay region for over 40 years and became a permanent year-round resident of East Boothbay in 2022. She has three grown daughters, one grandson, and enjoys boating, snowshoeing, her two dogs, book clubs and volunteering.

Professionally, Sheryl is Vice President, Regions Communications APAC, EMEA, NA, SA for a Germany based technology/manufacturing company where she is also Head of the Corporate and Marketing Communications Center of Competence for North America.

She was named a “Woman of Influence” in 2023 by Central Penn Business Journal, Chairs the Global Affairs Task Force for the Public Relations Society of America, is a published author on Media Training and Board member emeritus at Roxy Reading.

Mission

To create a welcoming space in which to explore ideas, foster community, and nurture individual growth through open access to the tools to learn, dream, connect, and do.

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is a 501(c)(3) organization.

The Board of Trustees meets every second Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Meeting minutes are available upon request.

Maine Library Trustee Handbook

Maine Library Commission Standards for Public Libraries (2019)

BHML Bylaws (current) 2023 (1)Download

*Currently Great Room use & Community Room use is restricted due to space constraints. Public Programs are held on the first floor of the library in the Great Room.

The Library welcomes the use of the Community Room & Great Room by groups for educational, cultural, and civic activities. Consistent with the Library’s commitment to openness and inclusiveness, programs and meetings are encouraged to be free and open to the public. Both the Great Room and the Community Room seat up to 20 people; please note there is currently no elevator access to the second floor. The Community Room and the Great Room are available to request for use during library operating hours:

Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Please refer to the fee schedule below for private use of the Community Room. The Great Room is not available for private use. Scheduling priority is given to library sponsored programs and activities.

Meetings that are open to the public and within normal library operating hours will not be charged fees, and may be listed on the library’s public calendar. The Library may choose to advertise these events at the discretion of the Library Director. Any meeting that is not public will not be advertised and will be governed by the Private Meeting Fee Schedule below.

Private Meeting Fee Schedule	For Profit	Non-Profit	Co-Sponsored by BHML
First 2 hours	$150	$25	No Fee
Each additional hour	$25	$5	No fee
Staff fee per hour beyond library hours (for both public & private meetings)	$50	$50	No Fee
Additional equipment setup fee (projector, screen, laptop, speakers): $25

Community Room Use Rules

All reservations will be reviewed and must be approved by the Director or their designee.

The individual or the designated person submitting the request, shall be responsible for following all BHML guidelines for use of the Community Room. Those who use the Community Room must leave the room in the same condition in which it was found. Failure to comply with this agreement will result in a loss of privileges to reserve library spaces.

Reservations

Reservations can be made by contacting BHML, or by filling out the online form.
- When reserving the room, be sure to include time for set up and clean up.
Cancellations should be made as early as possible to allow others to use the room.
Failure to notify the Library of a cancellation may jeopardize future reservations.
BHML reserves the right to cancel a room reservation under special circumstances.
No more than six meetings in a six-month period will be accommodated.

Set Up and Clean Up

Groups are responsible for their own room set up.
Groups are responsible for cleaning up the room before leaving and returning all furniture back to its original arrangement.
Light refreshments may be served.
All trash must be removed by the group.

General rules:

No alcoholic beverages may be served without necessary licensing and prior permission from the Library.
Smoking is prohibited
Unless otherwise negotiated, no admission fees will be charged (Room Use Policy)
Hanging anything directly on the walls using tape, nails, or adhesives, is prohibited.
Insuring property is the responsibility of the individual and/or group using the room. Proof of insurance may be required.
BHML is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
The Group shall be responsible for any damage to Library property resulting from the Group’s use of BHML facilities.
Youth groups may use the Community Room with supervision by an official sponsor.
Any violation of these stipulated rules will result in the Individual and/or Group being responsible for cleaning fees or any additional custodial services required that includes cleaning of carpets, repair and/or replacement of damaged furnishings, walls, equipment, etc.

Adopted 2014
Amended 6-2019
Amended 1-2025

Library Card Policy & Requirements

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library serves the following townships: Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, and Edgecomb.

All persons applying for library cards must complete the registration form.

Additional requirements:

Year round residents
Photo ID (excepting children, see “Children and Library Cards”)
Seasonal property owners

Photo ID
Home ownership verification (accessible online via town websites)
Non-Residents and/or Visitors may purchase a one (1) year membership

Photo ID
Local and permanent address required
Membership fee, $35 (cash or check)

Non-Residents Eligible for Courtesy Cards:

Southport residents. Students and full-time or seasonal employees working in Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay, Edgecomb, or Southport.

Photo ID
Employer reference or student I.D.

Courtesy cards entitle the member to full borrowing privileges, but do not include access to the digital service, Hoopla. If patrons are interested in Hoopla, we encourage them to check with their hometown library for availability.

Acceptable Photo IDDrivers License / permitPassportMilitary IDStudent IDNon-US Drivers License or permitResident Alien Card

Acceptable Proof of Home OwnershipMortgage papers or deedTax document or listingTown Report Listing

Children & Library Cards

Children 5 years and up can get their own library card.

Children 12 years and under: we recommend a parent or guardian co-sign on the account in order to be responsible for the replacement/payment of lost or damaged items. However, we allow anyone to get a library card that can provide the information required on the Library’s registration form.

In accordance with our interpretation of Maine State Law, once a minor gets their own library account, our communications about that account are directed to the account holder.

We encourage parents and children to link accounts if they wish to share information.

Updated 6/2017

Updated 9/28/22

Updated 6/2017

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library Policy

Community Room Use Rules

Reservations

Set Up and Clean Up

General rules:

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