In response to the change in BRES early release schedule:
Starting Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Lego Club and Gaming Club (3rd and 4th graders) will meet from 2:30—3:30 p.m.
There will be two exceptions on April 5 and May 3 when BRES releases school early. On those two dates, clubs will meet from 1:30—2:30 p.m.
LEGO & Gaming Club Schedule for the remainder of the school year:
March 22: 2:30—3:30 p.m. March 29: 2:30—3:30 p.m.
*April 5: 1:30—2:30 p.m. April 12: 2:30—3:30 p.m. April 19: April break! No Clubs: Join us for Family Gaming Get-Together from 3:30—5:00 p.m. April 26: 2:30—3:30 p.m.
*May 3: 1:30—2:30 p.m. May 10: 2:30—3:30 p.m. May 17: 2:30—3:30 p.m. May 24: 2:30—3:30 p.m. Last day of clubs!
Girls Who Code will continue to meet on Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. Gaming Club (5th-8th graders) will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m.
‘Tis the season of love and as a special treat, we’ve compiled a list of books about love that we love that we’d love to share with you (too much love in one sentence—never!). We hope you find reading inspiration from our picks and that you share your love of reading with others on this loveliest of days.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Your friends at BHML
Jen’s picks for adults:
The Rosie Project by Graeme C. Simsion – A hilarious and heartwarming love story!
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Reid Jenkins – A tug-on-your-heartstrings story of finding real & lasting love set in the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s heyday. Full of unexpected twists, romantic entanglements, and betrayals that will keep you turning the pages!
Beach Read by Emily Henry – A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.
I Love You Alreadyby Jory John & Benji Davies – A Fun picture book that highlights the love between two friends.
Loveby Matt De La Pena and Loren Long – Lyrical, soothing, and inspirational. Explores love from the beginning of life throughout childhood and beyond. Beautifully written and illustrated!
Bethany’s picks
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren – A light, fun adventure with a heartwarming romance at its core; “Romancing the Stone” but in book form!
Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman – Classic Rom-Com-Nov (Romantic Comedy Novel—yes, I did just make that up) with a twist…your celebrity crush has a crush on you!
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner – Love stories aren’t just for lovers. This beautiful and touching memoir centers around the author’s relationship with her mother.
Bones and Allby Camille Deangelis – Girl meets boy…but girl and boy are cannibals?! Strangely whimsical and endearing.
Join us in the Great Room for a fun & informal lunch gathering with Maine Author Brandon Ying Kit Boey.
Seating registration is free (bring your own lunch) or choose a specialty lunch catered by Eventide for $12. Register by Wednesday, March 1 in-person or by calling the library at 207-633-3112. Sign up early as space is limited.
Brandon Ying Kit Boey is a novelist, poet, and lawyer living in the State of Maine, United States of America. He was born in California, but grew up transiently, cycling through a series of homes, hotels, and schools before settling in Maine with his family. He was educated at New York University and Brigham Young University Law School, and has worked as a child actor, intern at Marvel, investment banker, and lawyer, among other things—the one constant occupation being writing.
Book description:
In the isolation of the Himalayas, the snows still fall, but they are tinged with the ash of a nuclear winter; the winds still blow, but they wail with the cry of ghosts. The seventh and final blast is near. As the world heaves its final breaths, the people of the Tibetan plateau—civilization’s final survivors—are haunted by spirits and terrorized by warlords. Though the last of the seven prophesied cataclysms is at hand, young Karma searches for a father who disappeared ten years earlier, presumed dead. Driven by a yearning to see his father again before the end, and called by an eerie horn unheard by anyone else, Karma forges into the Himalayas and discovers that his father’s disappearance may be linked to a mystical mountain said to connect the physical world with the spirit lands—and a possible way to save their doomed future.
“A hero’s journey for the end of the world, KARMA OF THE SUN is a must-read for anyone reckoning with where we are now and where we will go next.”
Tuesday, December 6 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the Great Room
Just in time for the holidays! In this workshop for tech users of all skill levels, we’ll learn all about video calling.
We’ll talk about the different video call apps available and discuss the pros and cons from each app. Then, we’ll practice making video calls and learn some of the special features of each app. We’ll go over pricing, free options and safety and security of video calling.
This free program is for all ages and levels of tech savviness.
Questions? Call the library at 207-633-3112 or email our Community Technology Coordinator, Bethany at tech@bhmlnext100.org.
Tuesday, November 8 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the Great Room
Join us for our next Tech Talk with Community Technology Coordinator, Bethany.
We’ll talk all about the multitude of streaming service options you can use to watch your favorite movies and TV shows. We’ll discuss how to use the services on your TV and/or smart device and if your devices are optimal for streaming. Plus, we’ll talk about streaming bundles and free options for watching the shows and movies you love.
This program is for all ages and levels of tech savviness.
Questions? Call the library at 207-633-3112 and ask for Bethany, or email her at tech@bhmlnext100.org.
Thursday, October 20 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the Great Room
Join us for our next Tech Talk with Community Technology Coordinator, Bethany.
We’ll discuss keyboard shortcuts (a.k.a. Hot Keys) and learn how to use them in everyday computer work to make typing, formatting documents and using computer programs easier and more efficient.
Bring your own laptop or use a keyboard supplied by the library to practice what we’ve learned.
This program is for all ages and levels of tech savviness.
Questions? Call the library at 207-633-3112 and ask for Bethany, or email her at tech@bhmlnext100.org.
Three-week program: Wednesdays, October 12, 19 & 26 3:00—4:00 p.m. For students in grade 3 and up!
Get your creative juices flowing in this open Halloween-themed maker space for students in 3rd through 12th grade!
Design your dream costume and use upcycled materials to bring your ideas to life. Plus, help us design and create decorations to hang up at the library for Halloween.
Register in person or by calling the library at 207-633-3112.
Home Body
Abby:
Betsy:
Literary Lunch with
Biergarten
October 13, 2022 
