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Time magazine movie critic Mary Pols and Bowdoin history professor Patrick Rael will lead a pre-Oscars discussion of Civil War movies, including the recent, Oscar-nominated “Lincoln.”
Contact: Jennifer Blanchard 207-729-6606 director@pejepscothistorical.org
Location: Morrell Meeting Room
Come in anytime this Saturday between 10:30am and 1:30pm to build on our marble walls.
A great opportunity for children, grandparents, siblings, parents, etc. to build together.
Suggested ages 6 through adult. Sponsored by Cornerstones of Science.
Contact: Youth Services 725-5242, x225
Lecture series by Midcoast Senior College in partnership with Curtis Memorial Library
Longfellow Days Lecture – "Longfellow and Dickens: A Transatlantic Friendship" presentation by Lillian Nayder
Time and date: Wednesday, February 20, 12:15 pm
Location: Morrell Meeting Room
Contact: Stuart Gillespie Spgill5@aol.com
Making Sense of the Civil War, a reading and discussion program to commemorate the anniversaries of the Civil War and Emancipation continues Wednesday February 20 at 6:30 pm in the Morrell Meeting Room with further selections from America’s War.
Books for the program will be available on loan from the library but registration for this program is required.
Please call the library at 725-5242 ext. 228 or email pdostie@curtislibrary.com to register.
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Valentines Card!
Come make a card for someone special or pick up a packet of supplies to make one at home.
Drop in any time between 5-7:00 PM.
Location: Children’s Area
Are you a knowledgeable knitter, breezy beader, warmhearted weaver, quixotic quilter, rascally rug hooker, spacial scrapbooker or charismatic crafter of any kind?
If so, come check out our weekly Monday night Craft Meet-Up.
If you like to get together to craft, get inspired, and learn from others with a DIY aesthetic, then this group is for you.
All skill levels are most welcome and beginners will usually be able to get advice from members with more experience — the only requirement is your enthusiasm!
Bring a project you’re working on and get ready to share, learn, and have fun!
Our next colloquial crafters convergence is Monday, February 11th at 5:30pm.
We cordially convene in the comfy, cozy (but capacious) crafting corner, located on the second floor of the Curtis Memorial Library o’er looking the garden.
Contact: Sarah Brown – 725-5242 ext. 229 – sbrown@curtislibrary.com
Creativity takes courage.
― Henri Matisse
How different is it really? And what’s the difference between Windows 8 RT and Windows 8 PRO?
If you’ve been wondering whether you should upgrade your existing computer to Windows 8 but want to see what it looks like first, come on down.
We will review the process for updating a system, dealing with any glitches we may run into, and how Windows 8 works.
If you have a tablet running Windows 8 and would be willing to share how that works for you, we’d love to have your input.
The program runs from noon to one, with time for additional conversation/exploration afterwards. Bring a brown bag lunch if you’d like.
This session is free and does not require registration.
For more information: Marian Dalton 725-5242 x232 | mdalton@curtislibrary.com
Location: Morrell Meeting Room
Musical Story Time with Jud Caswell
Brunswick musician Jud Caswell will rock this story time with sound effects and song!
Contact: Youth Services 725-5242 x225 kids@curtislibrary.com
Location: Morrell Meeting Room
A reception and exhibition of Pressed Botanicals and a Flower Pressing Demonstration will be held Friday February 8th from 5 to 7 pm in the library’s Morrell Meeting Room.
Patty Olds and Lynette Breton are makers of Heirloom Flower Presses (Lynette) and Pressed Flower Pictures (Patty).
All botanical pictures will be for sale, as well as Lynette’s lovely presses.
The exhibit will be up for the month of February.
The Cornerstones of Science display at the Youth Services Desk is Weights and Measures.
Additionally, there are gram weights that may be borrowed to use with the balance.
Historical fans on loan from the Pejepscot Historical Society
Beautiful and historical fans are currently on display in the library’s second floor display case courtesy of the Pejepscot Historical Society.
Before the 1500s, hand fans were used primarily in church and in royal court — but rarely elsewhere.
Since that time, fans like the ones in this exhibit exploded in popularity across Asia and Europe until their decline in the twentieth century.
This display showcases how people utilized fans for style, stories, and sales.
If you are interested in learning more about these fans or seeing what else the Pejepscot Historical Society has to offer, please visit their museum on Park Row.
Making Sense of the Civil War – Wednesdays at 6:30 in the Morrell Meeting Room
January 23 – March by Geraldine Brooks and selection from the anthology America’s War (pp. 5-10)
February 20 – Further selections from America’s War
March 20 – Further selections from America’s War
April 24 – Crossroad to Freedom: Antietam by James McPherson
May 15 – Further selections from America’s War
NOTE: The books “March,” “America’s War” and “Crossroad to Freedom” are available to borrow from the library but registration is required.
To register, please call 725-5242 ext. 228 or email pdostie@curtislibrary.com
AARP Tax Prep appointments:
· Wednesday mornings 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
· Wednesday afternoons 3:30 – 6:30 pm
· Fridays 12:30 – 3:30 pm
AARP “Tax-Aide” volunteers are again ready to help prepare federal and state income tax returns. This free service is sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation.
Tax-Aide counselors are trained, tested and certified each year. Appointments are made at the reference desk (x510).
1. Driver’s License or other photo ID
2. Social Security Card or another form from the Social Security Administration for every person on the return. They can’t do the taxes without it
3. Last year’s tax returns
How to replace a Social Security Card for an adult:
Replace a Social Security Card for an Adult
Local Social Security office in Portland:
550 Forest Ave
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 771-2851
Time for Two’s
Books, music and crafts for active 2-year olds.
Contact: Youth Services 725-5242 x 225 kids@curtislibrary.com
Time and Dates: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Morrell Meeting Room
