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Author Molly Donlan visited the library to talk about her book Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch’s Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done and shared suggestions for adding more magic and whimsy to the household chores we dread most. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

We kicked off our summer reading program in June with a visit from the Center for Wildlife! As part of their Birds of Prey program, we got to me three of their animal ambassadors: an American kestrel, a barred owl and an eastern screech owl. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

Chef and author Kathy Gunst visited the library to talk about her book Notes from a Maine Kitchen, which has been the inspiration for the library's monthly spice kit program. Kathy read several excerpts from her cookbooks, shared stories, and ended her presentation with a demonstration of how to make chive oil. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

Author Edith Netter visited the library at the end of May to discuss her new book, The House at Schumannstrasse 7: A Holocaust Survivor’s Story, told in the voice of her grandmother, Alice. The book follows a German Jewish family through two world wars, the rise of Nazism, Kristallnacht, and the efforts that eventually allowed family members to escape Nazi Europe. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

Audra Byram from Orange Circle Farm visited the library recently for a special famer themed storytime. Audra shared some stories, talked about farming, and did a hands-on seed planting activity with the kids. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

Berwick for a Lifetime's Aging Well Resource Center has joined up with AARP's Senior Planet to provide technology education opportunities for aging adults. Led by Circulation Manager Patrick Harrison, who is also a certified Senior Planet instructor, this informational session focused on iPhone privacy settings. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

Berwick residents Janet and Dennis Boyd of High & Dry performed at the library in May. The duo have been performing together for ten years and cover songs from artists like Jim Croce, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Bob Seger, Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, and more. Thank you to BCM for recording this program.

Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty visited the library to talk about his book Liberty's Prison. Liberty shared stories about his journey to becoming Commissioner, including his experience having an incarcerated father. He also talked about the Maine Model of Corrections, which focuses on humanizing the correctional experience, fostering collaboration between staff and residents, and preparing individuals for successful reentry into society. Thank you

Berwick for a Lifetime's Aging Well Resource Center has joined up with AARP's Senior Planet to provide technology education opportunities for aging adults. Led by Circulation Manager Patrick Harrison, who is also a certified Senior Planet instructor, this informational session focused on Google Workspace basics. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

James Bellissimo and Neil Linsky visited the library to give an update on the Penny Pond Trail project, including the completion of the accessible ramp, ongoing work on the boardwalk, future plans, grant information, and volunteer needs. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

Officer Fogg from the Berwick Police Department visited the library in April for storytime. Special thanks to BCM for recording this program.

In celebration of Earth Day, Valerie from the York County Beekeepers Association visited the library to teach us about bees and beekeeping. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

She Gone performed at the library in April as part of an ongoing music series. The trio, comprised of Betsy Heron, Lindsay Lassonde, and Whitney Roy, play a mix of harmony-driven folk, bluegrass, old-time, and country tunes. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

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Amrita Cottrell from the Berwick Community Garden visited the library to talk about the impact planting an extra row of produce to donate to community members in need can have. A single 10-foot row can yield 150 pounds of fresh produce over the course of a growing season. Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.

Amrita Cottrell visited the library in April to talk about the Berwick Community Garden. She shared a full virtual tour of the garden and talked about updates on programs, expansion plans, and how residents can get involved this season. Learn more about the garden on their website at berwickcommunitygarden.org Special thanks to BCM for recording this program

Father and son due Ryan and Brennish Thomson returned to the library in March to perform Irish tunes, old-time fiddle music, and other traditional songs. The two have been performing together for 20 years and play a variety of instruments during their performances, including fiddles, guitar, banjo, accordion, and more. Thanks to BCM for filming this program.

Berwick for a Lifetime's Aging Well Resource Center has joined up with AARP's Senior Planet to provide technology education opportunities for aging adults. Led by Circulation Manager Patrick Harrison, who is also a certified Senior Planet instructor, the first information session presented at the library focused on getting to know your iPhone. During this workshop, Patrick talked about the anatomy of your iPhone, navigating your home screen, touch screen gestures, securing yo

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North River Music joined us at the library in January for a performance of classics from the 60s and 70s. s and 70sclassics from the 60 Special thanks to BCM for filming this program.