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Scroll through the galleries below to see the latest additions to the library! DVDs Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction

Ross Alan Bachelder visited the library in December to talk about his memoir, Growing Up Blue-Collar: An Uncertain Beginning . Ross grew up in a world of work boots, layaway shopping, and silent ambition. He wrestled with the feeling of being “too curious” for his surroundings and “too different” to fit in. Through art, intellect, and grit, he carved a path that defied expectations but never forgot where he came from. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

In December, our Children's Librarian, Emma, led a program created by Sesame Street to help parents and children learn about building healthy habits around screen time. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

In November, the library held a screening of the film "Building Hope: Ending Homelessness in Maine" followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Moderated by Veronica Ulery (LICSW MLADC specializing in substance abuse/addictions), the special guest panelists included Senator Joe Rafferty, Ron Robert (Ryan House Project board member), Wendy Anders (Senior Director of Community based Services for Sweetser); Noël Bonam (Maine Housing Board of Commissioners/Maine State Direct

Scroll through the gallery below to see the newest additions to the library collection.

Scroll through the gallery below to see the newest additions to the library collection.

Hearing voices, seeing apparitions, moving shadows, chills up the spine! These are not just in the movies or books, but they can be very real when encountering ghosts. Empathic Medium and Paranormal Investigator Valerie Lofaso visited the library in October and shared her very real experiences with ghosts and how they communicate - not just to her, but to all of us. Special thanks to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Historian and author Dr. Elizabeth DeWolfe visited the library to talk about the true story that inspired her new book Alias Agnes: T he Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy. Special thanks to Berwick Community Media for filming this program.

Scroll through the gallery below to see the newest additions to the collection.