Alvan Bolster Ricker Memorial Library and Community House

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Alvan Bolster Ricker Memorial Library and Community House Poland, Maine's public library.

Our Mission is to Encourage Community Members of All Ages in their Pursuit of Lifelong Learning by Providing Educational, Cultural Materials and Recreational Materials in a Welcoming Environment.

We're going to be starting a monthly themed display here at Ricker Memorial, we're hoping this brings some fun and atten...
10/06/2026

We're going to be starting a monthly themed display here at Ricker Memorial, we're hoping this brings some fun and attention to different types of books, make sure to check it out next time you're in!

In other news, some things we have going on this month:
We have Storytime every Tuesday at 10 to 11 and Tween club 3:30 to 4:30
Lego club on October 19th and 26th.
Adult Halloween craft class Monday October 12th.

We hope to see you!

Don't forget to sign up for our Halloween craft class taking place next Monday the 12th! If you can't make it in to sign...
10/06/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our Halloween craft class taking place next Monday the 12th! If you can't make it in to sign up, feel free to call and we can put your name down!

09/21/2026

Heritage Day has been canceled due to the stormy weather we are getting this weekend and there is no rain date. Hopefully next year we will get a beautiful weekend.

Tween Club will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm, starting next week September 15th! Youth in grades 5th - 8th are...
09/08/2026

Tween Club will be held on Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm, starting next week September 15th! Youth in grades 5th - 8th are invited to join us at the Poland Town Hall to cook recipes, create art, explore the outdoors, build friendships, and more!

For questions, or to register, please call us at (207) 998-4601 ext. 6

09/08/2026

With school starting back up we have our regular programs starting up again. We have Storytime every Tuesday from 10-11, Lego club starts back up September 14th.
We have an adult craft class September 21st from 5-7, this month we will be making Fall Felt Garland! There is very limited space from this and we have a sign-up sheet out on the front desk!
We also have recently moved over more of our collection to our little temporary library at the Town Hall, come on in and check it out!

To all the families who signed up for the Summer Reading Program at Ricker Memorial Library. Our first week starts on th...
07/09/2026

To all the families who signed up for the Summer Reading Program at Ricker Memorial Library. Our first week starts on this next Tuesday, July 14th at 10:00. Our Librarians are excited to start the Plant a Seed and Read Theme for this year. It will be lots of fun with reading and crafting!

Tuesday, August 4th at 10:00 a.m.Come see Nettie Loops for an exciting hula hoop performance and live reading of her chi...
07/07/2026

Tuesday, August 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Come see Nettie Loops for an exciting hula hoop performance and live reading of her children's book! This event will be held in the Poland Town Hall on Tuesday, August 4th. No sign up required. We hope to see you there!
Also the kids will have lots of fun learning how to hula hoop after!!!

Just a shout out to all of Ricker Library Patrons here are our passes for the summer of 2026. Just give us a call and we...
06/30/2026

Just a shout out to all of Ricker Library Patrons here are our passes for the summer of 2026. Just give us a call and we will give you the details and to set you up for summer fun!

Ricker Library will be closed Saturday July 4th to observe Independence Day! Have a great weekend!!!
06/30/2026

Ricker Library will be closed Saturday July 4th to observe Independence Day! Have a great weekend!!!

Hello Ricker Library Patrons, Here is the drop box for books. It's located downstairs on the side entrance of the Poland...
06/25/2026

Hello Ricker Library Patrons,
Here is the drop box for books. It's located downstairs on the side entrance of the Poland Town Hall

Address

1211 Maine Street
Poland, ME
04274

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12079984601

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