Weld, Maine 04285
Upcoming and Past Events at the Weld Public Library
This year the Weld Library Summer Reading Program will be about Bears, Bees and Beavers! Fun craft activities!
The 2024 Summer Reading Dates at the Weld Public Library will be: June 20th, July 11th, and August 1st, from 10:00 am to Noon at the Library.
This year there will be a Grand Finale event at the Nature Center at Mt. Blue State Park on Webb Lake on August 8th at 10:00 am! Printable flyer and Map below.
Thursday September 26th at 6:00 pm:
The Book Club will meet Thursday April 25th at the Weld Free Public Library at 6:00 PM.
Saskia Reinholt, Executive Director of the High Peaks Creative Council, will discuss her book Legacy: The Barn Quilt Trail in Maine’s High Peaks.
Featured in The Daily Bulldog, this wonderful book features the design and history of barn quilts in Franklin and Somerset Counties, with excellent photos by Cynthia and John Orcutt, a forward by Governor Janet Mills, and an introduction by Maine Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma.
The book will be available for purchase at the Library.
The Library will be upgraded with a Barn Quilt. We are now accepting donations for this project. Online: Via PayPal, Check or Cash. If donating online or by check, please indicate in the notes section that your donation is for the Barn Quilt Project.
At the May 4th Barn Quilt session at the Weld Town Hall, There will be an area for the Library Barn Quilt to be Worked on. This is a Community Project, so even if you aren’t making a barn quilt of your own, please feel free to stop in and work on a section. Anyone already signed up for the session is welcome to work on the quilt.
The pattern is to be determined. We are in the idea process for the design, and open to suggestions. The size will be 3’x3′ or a 4’x4′ and hang on the left side of the library (new parking lot side).
On April 25th from 11:00 to Noon, Board VP Paul Haberstroh will be talking about Google Apps and staying safe online. Coffee will be provided.
On Thursday, March 28th, from 11:30 to 12:30, and 4:30 to 5:30pm. The Weld Public Library will host a scavenger book hunt for kids. Search for the books with special bookmarks and turn them in for rewards!
For more information call the Library at 585-2439 or
email: [email protected]
You are cordially invited to join in on viewing the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th at 3:00pm. You will be able to grab a pair of viewing glasses courtesy of the Weld Free Public Library, and watch it with us at the top of Center Hill near the Yurt at Mt. Blue State Park. Refreshments will be available.
A total solar eclipse takes place at the Moon’s ascending node between 3:24 to 3: 38pm, lasting approximately 2 minutes and 24 seconds in Maine, specifically Weld.
For more information: call the Weld Free Public Library at 585-2439 during open hours.
Printable Flyer Below:
The Bureau of Parks and Lands is applying for Land and Water Conservation Fund grant awards for repair of the lower part of the Brook Trail.
The Bureau needs letters of support from the community. Please help by following the directions in the attached letter pictured above. Public support is needed for the BPL to apply for LWCF grants.
Please help the BPL for this much needed project to insure the future sustainability of the popular and much used Tumbledown Brook Trail.
Please follow the instructions carefully. Printing and scanning can be done at the Weld Public Library.
Email your letter of support to: [email protected]
Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Ice Skating! Skis, Boots, and Skates will be available. Sliding and Tote Sled rides on Center Hill. Nature Displays and a Nature Walk at 11:00 AM. Guided History Tour, Winter Camping Display. Make S’Mores and enjoy Hot Chocolate and Coffee! Children under 12 are Free! 299 Center Hill Rd, see map below. Call 207-585-2261 for more information.
On Thursday, December 7th, Ranger Jamie from Mt. Blue State Park will be reading The Mitten, by Jan Brett. Readings are at 11:00 to 12:00 PM and 4:30 to 5:30 PM.
Come for an hour of Story Time and Crafts! Refreshments will be served.
