Bowdoinham Public Library

10/06/2026

Someone said we’re getting a frost tonight. So I went a bit crazy with today’s harvest. If anyone needs a bouquet, please DM me or call the library

09/24/2026

Open 10-2 today. More tomorrow

09/23/2026

Don't miss this engaging author speaking about his novel, set on a New England college campus. The Loose Ladies Book group always hosts a great event.

09/19/2026

Our library has a park pass for one family use a day- but TODAY every cardholder gets FREE admission to Maine’s State Parks. Dig out that card and explore our beautiful parks. (Some exclusions apply)

On Saturday, September 19th, you can celebrate by using your library card to access many of Maine's state parks free of charge! Simply show your Maine library card at the entrance to any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day of hiking, picnicking or reading in Maine's beautiful state parks.

If you don't have a library card, stop by your local library to get your library card, and open the door to books, audiobooks and DVDs, programs and events, digital resources and more. Learn more about our Take Your Library Card Outdoors collaboration with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry athttps://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/documents/State_Parks_Library_Free_Day_09-19-26_Press_Release.pdf

Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. until closing. The free admission does not apply to: • Acadia National Park • Allagash Wilderness Waterway • Baxter State Park • Maine Wildlife Park • Peacock Beach • Scarborough Beach • Swan Island • Penobscot River Corridor • Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect.

09/13/2026

We’ve got a park pass to loan, but this day makes it super. Easy for All card holders to access the parks free of charge

On Saturday, September 19th, you can celebrate by using your library card to access many of Maine's state parks free of charge! Simply show your Maine library card at the entrance to any participating Maine state park and enjoy a day of hiking, picnicking or reading in Maine's beautiful state parks.

If you don't have a library card, stop by your local library to get your library card, and open the door to books, audiobooks and DVDs, programs and events, digital resources and more. Learn more about our Take Your Library Card Outdoors collaboration with Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry athttps://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/documents/State_Parks_Library_Free_Day_09-19-26_Press_Release.pdf

Free admission applies to day-use at Maine's Maine State Parks and Historic Sites on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. until closing. The free admission does not apply to: • Acadia National Park • Allagash Wilderness Waterway • Baxter State Park • Maine Wildlife Park • Peacock Beach • Scarborough Beach • Swan Island • Penobscot River Corridor • Penobscot Narrows Observatory in Prospect.

09/12/2026

Silent bids on Howard Solomon’s artwork accepted until 4pm. Proceeds will be split between our library and Merrymeeting Arts Center.

09/12/2026

Come down to Merrymeeting Arts Center and make your final bids on the artwork of Howard Solomon. Proceeds from the auction will be split between our library and Merrymeeting Arts Center. Bidding ends today at 4pm

09/09/2026

Tonight! Don’t miss the Taxidermy Talk with Friends of Merrymeeting Bay. Bowdoinham wildlife up close. Free 6-7pm

09/02/2026

This year’s theme for Celebrate Bowdoinham is “Bowdoinham’s Wildlife”. What better way to explore our local wildlife than to tour the amazing collection of taxidermy in the library. We will be led by Ed Friedman, Executive Director of Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, the owners of our collection. We will bring several of our favorite animal taxidermy down off the shelves and bring them to eye level. Ed will tell us some interesting “origin stories” and answer questions about the mounts. Bring the kids! Wednesday, September 9, 6-7pm. Free.

09/01/2026

If you read the cover story in “The Bowdoinham News” you’ll know all about the new StoryWalk that is located at the Cathance River trail. Thanks to my assistant Olena , it’s up and ready for readers! Please stay on the trail and be wary of poison ivy. Thankyou to Jason Lamoreau for the work setting the posts.