Weld Recreation Committee Schedule
Botanical Gardens Family Pass Fundraising Drive
The Weld Free Public Library would like to purchase a 2025 pass to the Botanical Gardens in Boothbay for the benefit of our patrons.
From May 1st to October 10, 2025 , an individual, couple, or family can request a date to visit the Gardens for free. Just sign up at the library! Restrictions apply. Please help us support the drive for this valuable asset for our town! The amount we are trying to raise for this fabulous resource is only $150.
You can donate in person at the library Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-1 and 3-6 pm or online. Thank you!
Family Skate Night Friday January 24th
On Friday January 24th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm, the Weld Recreation Committee is hosting a family skate night at the ice rink at Mt. Blue State Park Headquarters. Free skate rentals, planet observation, and refreshments.
2024 Annual Newsletter and Appeal
Wish List for the Library
Supporting the Library can happen in many ways. As a small Library with limited resources, just donating some items on our wish list can really help! Here are some items we need now that would benefit and enhance the operation of the Library:
Big Item:
Kohler 10RESVL-100LC12 10kW Home Standby Generator System (100A Indoor 12-Circuit Switch) or Generac 10KW Automatic Backup Generator with Transfer Switch.
Smaller Items:
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Membership Cost
- Orange Traffic Cones (4) for events
- 5 foot step ladder with handles
- 9-10 foot step ladder to reach lights
- Outside push broom
- Garden or leaf rake
- Outside hose holder
- Postage Stamps
- New comfy chair for the reading area
- Glass dome for our rare bird
- Frame for old handwritten note about the Library that is on display
- Non perishable items for the food pantry. During the Winter months, only items that are not affected by freezing.
For specifics or any questions, please stop by the Library or call Wendy at 207-585-2439.
For additional ways to support the Library, please visit our support page.
Thank you!
Beginner Crochet and Knitting Class Sunday 1/19
On Sunday January 19th, at the Weld Town Office Multipurpose room from 1-3 pm, the Weld Rec Committee will be holding a beginner crochet and knitting class.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
January 12th Food, Fellowship, and Fun
Wine Glass Painting Party Friday December 13th, 2024
Penelope’s Peace Place
Penelope’s Peace Place by Lolisa Monroe is now at the Weld Public Library. A finalist for a Next Generation Indie Book Award, and another excellent children’s book available by her at the library. A delightful children’s book that describes the story of Penelope, an inquisitive Prairie Dog. Penelope embarks on a journey to find her “peace place” and learns a special lesson along the way.
Lolisa Monroe is an award-winning author who shares her love for children and animals in delightful and timeless books for children. Her tales entertain while fostering acceptance and inclusion in the most curious places. Her dream is to put little books in little hands. Her other children’s titles include Diego the Donkey and The Kitten That Could Not Meow.
Formerly a Weld resident and key person for promoting children’s activities at the library, she now lives in Melbourne, Florida with her husband, Scott. You can find her behind her camera lens, writing new children’s tales, or in the kitchen preparing meals for her husband and her upcoming cookbook.
Vintage Photographs from Glass Plates of the Weld Area
The following high resolution images scanned from vintage glass plate negatives are available for download with a suggested donation of $5.00 each.
These are from the Vintage Glass Photographic Plates featured at the Weld Public Library during the Summer of 2023. Click on image to see full size, then right click and save image. Full resolution is approximately 2560 x 2011.
Story Time with Miss. Bri
Beginning September 10th on Tuesdays at 11:00 am, The Weld Public Library will be hosting Story Time with Miss Bri.
Grand Finale Summer Kids Reading Program
On Thursday, August 8th at 10:00 am at the Mt. Blue State Park Nature Center, 187 Webb Beach Rd, Weld, ME 04285, The Weld Free Public Library will be holding the Grand Finale to the Wild Adventures Summer Reading Program!
Free admission to the park, dress for outdoor play and hiking. There will be a fun scavenger hunt in the park!
Author Talk and Book Signing
On August 22nd, at 4:00pm at the Weld Town Hall, meet and hear from many interesting local authors. Signed books will be available for purchase.
