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 In April of 2024, the library was granted $20,000 from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for updated shelving and furniture throughout the library. With this funding we have installed end paneling to finish the shelving units that were already in the library. We also focused on making the children’s area a safer and more welcoming environment for both children and their parents. We have replaced most of the shelves in the children’s area and rearranged the books to adapt to the new shelving. We have also included new furniture such as bean bag chairs, new rocking chairs, and a bench which also holds toys for our youngest readers to play with!

We cannot be more grateful for the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for not only what they’ve provided for our library, but so many other nonprofit organizations throughout Maine. We started planning for this grant in January of 2024 and applied in early February. Since then we have been planning, building furniture, installing shelving, and constantly waiting on delayed shipments. Thank you to every single person who helped with this project and to our community for being so patient with us. Over a year later our project is finished and we cannot be more excited to share it with all of you! We will be getting back into the routine of regularly hosting events in the new children’s area soon and welcome you all to come visit the library and see the updates for yourselves!

In June, we were lucky enough to have been given $9,000 through the 'Remote Work Through Libraries' grant from the Maine State Library and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. We asked for these funds to help upgrade our technology, such as our public computers and our printer. We also used the funding to help create a specific area in the library for remote workers, students, and any other patrons who may need access to a computer or printer. We created a space with comfort and privacy in mind, while also being suitable for group work. All of the public computers are connected to our new printer/copier/scanner, which is located next to the front desk. There is also space for patrons who wish to bring in their own laptops or tablets. We also provide privacy panels which can be placed in between computers if you wish to have more privacy while you do your work. The computer tables are within reach of nearby wall outlets and our new tables also have two USB outlets each, which can be used to charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc. Although we are not completely done with the project yet, we are so excited to share our new set-up with our community!

We are so grateful for the Maine State Library and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development for giving us the opportunity to upgrade our technology for our patrons. We would also like to thank everyone who has helped us to create and set up our new computer station. Lastly, to our community members, we thank you so much for being patient with us throughout these past few months. We have been reorganizing and reconfiguring the format of the library for this project and we hope you all like the finished product!

Please feel free to contact Lauren at the library at (207) 543-9395 if you have any questions or come try the new technology out for yourself! We'd be happy to help you to become familiar with how the new computers and printer work!