Bridgton Public Library

09/02/2026

Hello, September!

A new month and a new school year are here, and we’re ready to welcome you back to BPL!

Whether you’re getting ready for kindergarten, homeschooling, helping with homework, or simply looking for something new to explore for the school year ahead, the library has resources for learners of all ages. Check out our Back-To-School resources all September long.

There’s plenty happening at the Library— including book clubs, storytimes, programs, our fall Book Shed Sale and the Annual Meeting of the Corporation. We hope you’ll make BPL part of your September routine.

What are you looking forward to at the library this September? A new book, a favorite program, or just a quiet place to work through your fall reading list? Let us know in the comments!

-Your Bridgton Public Library

08/29/2026

Welcome to Meet Your Librarians, this week say a special hello to Alicia!

If you’ve joined us for Storytime or one of our many children’s programs, chances are you’ve met the wonderful Alicia. A beloved part of the BPL team, Alicia is our Storytime extraordinaire and the creative force behind much of our programming for our youngest patrons.

Alicia loves being apart of our community—you’ll most often find her in the Children’s Room, where she brings stories and activities to life. She’s a longtime fan of Maurice Sendak and is always happy to recommend Louise Penny to our mystery-loving readers.

Outside the library, Alicia enjoys sewing, reading, hiking, and enjoying all that the lakes region has to offer. Inside the library, her favorite accessibility feature is the printer, where patrons can access support with all their printing needs!

Alicia also wants our patrons to know that our Young Adult programs have plenty to offer, so be sure to check out what’s happening for teens at BPL.

We’re so lucky to have Alicia helping make the library a welcoming, creative, and fun place for our littlest learners to explore. Be sure to ask her which children’s book character would make the best coworker the next time you see her!

08/28/2026

There’s more to keeping our collection in good shape than housing books!

Pictured here is a behind the scenes look at Grace's set up as she repairs a well-loved book that has seen better days. From loose pages and worn covers to small tears and other everyday wear and tear, book repair is one of those essential jobs that keeps our collection going strong for our patrons in what would otherwise be the final chapter of a beloved novel's life.

It may not be the most glamorous part of library work, but there’s something pretty satisfying about giving a book another chance to be read and loved another day!

Thank you to our team, and all our local librarians who take the time to repair these stories and give them new life for patrons to enjoy again and again!

08/27/2026

Swing on by for a wild Storytime adventure!

Join us this Friday at 10:00AM for a monkey-themed Storytime filled with silly stories, playful songs, and lots of imaginative fun.

We'll explore tales about curious monkeys, jungle adventures, and the joy of discovering something new. Little ones can bring their best monkey moves as we laugh, learn, and enjoy a morning of stories together.

Storytime is free and open to young children and their caregivers. We hope you'll join us for grand old time at the library this Friday.

See you then,
-Your Bridgton Public Library

08/26/2026

As summer slowly comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has supported Bridgton Public Library through donations, volunteering, attending programs, or simply using the library this season.

Your support helps provide free access to books, educational programs, technology, community events, and lifelong learning opportunities that enrich lives every day. While these warmer days, and our seasonal friends bid us farewell–our work here doesn't stop, there's still a number of ways to continue supporting your library for the months to come.

If you haven't had a chance to give, there's still time to make a difference. Every gift helps us continue serving Bridgton and our surrounding communities today and for generations to come.

Thank you for being part of the Bridgton Public Library story.

📚 Bridgton Public Library: Your community hub for lifelong learning! 🌟

08/25/2026

Tomorrow's the day!

Join us tomorrow morning, Tuesday, August 26, at 10:30AM, for an exciting Chewonki wildlife program at Bridgton Public Library.

Discover the fascinating differences and similarities between birds and mammals through hands-on activities, real animal specimens, and the chance to meet one of Chewonki's owls and a live, non-releasable mammal up close. It's a fun and engaging experience for curious minds of all ages!

If you haven't signed up yet, give us a call at (207) 647-2472 to join us,

We can't wait to see you soon,
-Your Bridgton Public Library

08/21/2026

Next up for Meet Your Librarians is.... Grace!

If you’ve stopped by the circulation desk at Bridgton Public Library, chances are you’ve met Grace. As a Desk Clerk, Grace loves the people who make BPL special—from the coworkers she gets to work alongside to the patrons who walk through our doors.

Grace loves overlooked classics like Thomas Hardy’s “Far from the Madding Crowd.”, as well as children’s books—especially ones with beautiful illustrations. Her childhood favorite was Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You, which may or may not have convinced her that fairies were real.

Outside the library, Grace is a traditional oil painter, avid hiker, baker, and (of course!) reader. She also loves our Special Collections, like the telescope in the children’s room!

If she could have one fictional coworker? Frog from Frog and Toad—calm, orderly, and an excellent candidate for librarian life.

Next time you’re at BPL, be sure to say hello to Grace and ask her who her favorite illustrator is! And stay tuned for next week's Meet Your Librarians highlight where we'll be introducing you another wonderful member of our team.

08/20/2026

Home is where our stories live!

Join us this Friday at 10:00AM for a cozy, home-themed Storytime as we celebrate the places where we call home, with the people we love, and the stories we share.

We'll enjoy a time of reading, song, and a fun activity that encourages little ones to think about family, community, and the special places that make them feel safe and welcome.

Storytime is free and open to young children and their caregivers. We hope you'll join us for a warm and wonderful morning at the library!

Your home library awaits, see you soon!
-Your Bridgton Public Library

08/19/2026

Bridgton Public Library is more than a place to borrow books—it's a place where our community comes together.

In the next year we look forward to continuing our local collaborations—like the 4 on the Fourth Race, the Annual Book Sale with the Friends of Bridgton Public Library, and our local partnerships like Storywalk with Loon Echo Land Trust and highlighting seasonal events with our friends in the Chickadee Library Consortium. Be sure to stay tuned for this year's educational workshops, community conversations, and so much more as we gear up for an exciting next chapter of Bridgton Public Library. These experiences help bring neighbors together and make our library a vibrant gathering place for our whole community. Your generosity makes lasting impact right here in Bridgton and our surrounding communities.

If you're able, please consider making a gift to our Annual Appeal. Every contribution helps us continue creating meaningful experiences for our community as we grow and learn alongside one another.

Thank you for believing in your Bridgton Public Library, we're grateful for every gift and partnership. You can donate today via our Linktree in the bio.

08/18/2026

Just like that we’re open!

After a few days away for parking lot repaving, Bridgton Public Library is back to our regular hours today, Tuesday, August 18th from 9:00AM to 6:00PM. We’re excited to welcome you back through our doors—and to show off our freshly updated parking lot!

And don’t forget: we’ve extended our Summer Reading Program through Friday, August 21st. There’s still time to return your reading logs and enter your raffle tickets! All entries must be submitted before the end of the day on August 21st, when we’ll draw our raffle winners.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while the work was underway. We’re so happy to be back and look forward to seeing your smiling faces here once again.

See you soon,
-Your Bridgton Public Library