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Summer Reading 
2026

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"Creativity at the Library is the title of the 2026 Summer Reading Program.  This year we have some exciting activities in store.  First, participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their creations at an Art Show.  Canvases during week 1 will be provided for artists to create masterpieces using any modality:paint, marker, crayon, anything they wish.  These will be exhibited from August 1-8 and artists celebrated at the Grande Finale August 8th.  Other activities include making a Terrarium from items found on a Fairy Scavenger Hunt, making an Animal Costume for the Grande Finale, other crafts, Summer Reading Bingo, and of course, LOTS OF READING!!!    As always, each child will pick out a free book and receive a take and make bag each week containing the activities.  Any bags not claimed after a week will be given to a child on the waiting list.  There will be no bag the week of June 29- July 4.  The Grande Finale will be Saturday, August 15th at 10 AM and feature "Mr. Drew and His Exotic Animals, ice cream social and Prize Store.  

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Graciously underwritten by Margo Jackisch

Fun with Science kits can be found in Library Catalog.  Click  picture and  type in "Fun with Science Kits"

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New Little Free Library at the Rec Field Playground

During summer 2024, a new Little Free Library was installed at the Five Road Rec Field Playground.  Community members including Matthew and Kari Dorrbecker (Matt built the library), Pam Raulinaitis, Amanda Benwell, and others worked together with the Town of Carmel to make this happen.  Books are supplied by community members and the Simpson Library.  This will be open seasonally in spring, summer and fall. 

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Find us: 

8 Plymouth Road (Route 69)

P.O. Box 186

Carmel, ME 04419

Hours:

Tuesday  10AM - 6 pm
Thursday  10am– 6pm
Saturday  9am – 1pm

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