Upcoming Book Club Chats

Book Club

Thursday, November 21st at 6:00 pm

There There by Tommy Orange, a National Best Seller, New York Times 10 Best Books Of The Year, and Pulitzer Prize Finalist, will be discussed at the November Book Club Meeting. Copies are available at the Weld Public Library.

Tommy Orange is a faculty member at the Institute of American Indian Arts MFA program. He is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma. He was born and raised in Oakland, California.

For an excerpt and more about the book, click here.

Thursday, December 19th at 6:00pm

Holiday Book Club Potluck Get Together. Please bring a dish to share.

Book Club Pot Luck
Free public domain CC0 photo.

Past Events:

Thursday October 24th at 6:00 pm

Joseph D. Slater of Weld will be at the library for the October Book Club Author Chat to discuss his book In The Sky.

In the Sky Joseph D Slater flyer

“A dragon-rider, a pirate, and a suspicious cook meet up in this aerial adventure of airships, spies and vengeance.

In this cat and mouse journey following the Gale Empire’s Navy pursuing the Loon’s Cry, an infamous pirate ship sailing into the territories lost in a past war, fatal decisions will be made to ensure the safety of the borders between the freedom fighters, and rule under the emperor.

The cook’s aid, Bonnie, discovers a spy aboard Captain Harley’s rag-tag crew, all while an Imperial ace flyer, Esmeralda does what she can to get combat experience from the back of her loyal dragon, Rex.

However, she will find more than she could have ever expected there.

In the world of sky shanties, dragons, and sword fights, you’ll learn that in order to get what you want, you’ll have to sacrifice what you love there, in the sky.”

In the Sky Joseph D Slater
Joseph D Slater

Raised in the lonely western mountains of Maine, Joe is an infantry veteran who has authored several novels; The Vacation Planet series, Janie, and In the Sky.

After being stationed in Colorado for a few years, he moved back to Maine, where he surrounds himself with six women (his wife and five daughters), being sure that his children have a nourished and literate life.

His favorite haunt is in his home library, where he can be found cursing under his breath as he works on his next project.

Wish List for the Library

Library Wish List

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:

  • 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

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!

Penelope’s Peace Place

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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.

Penelopes Peace Place

Vintage Photographs from Glass Plates of the Weld Area

Vintage Webb Lake from Glass Plate

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.

Vintage Webb Lake from Glass Plate
Vintage Person Fishing from Glass Plate
Vintage Couple by Well from Glass Plate

Grand Finale Summer Kids Reading Program

Weld-Public-Library-Summer-Reading-Grand Finale

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!

Weld-Public-Library-Summer-Reading-Grand Finale

Free admission to the park, dress for outdoor play and hiking. There will be a fun scavenger hunt in the park!

Mt Blue State Park Nature Center

Wine Tasting and Auction 2024

Wine Tasting Weld Public Library

On Saturday, August 17th at 5:00 pm, The Weld Free Public Library will be hosting the annual wine tasting and auction! Come and sample wines from around the world sponsored by South Portland Wine Company. Suggested Donation is $20.00 per person. To reserve your spot and donate online, please click here. In the notes please indicate your donation is for the wine tasting. You can also donate at the door.

Wine Tasting and Auction Weld Public Library

Auction Wine List:

GIBBS Napa Chardonnay 2020 value $27.00
We’re always keeping an eye out for one particular type of “Goldilocks” Chardonnay. We know them the second we taste them: the kind of Napa Valley Chardonnay that’s going to make both the Rombauer AND the Puligny-Montrachet drinker happy. That’s the 2021 Gibbs Vineyards Chardonnay Napa Valley. It’s the kind of Chardonnay that was once common around Napa Valley—but is now almost impossible to find under $50.

GIBBS 3 Clone Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 value $37.00
A bushel of inviting blue and purple fruits on the nose. The palate is spongy and sweet but with impressive balance and complexity at this price point. The finish ends with fine tannins and beaming acidity. Highly recommended; a truly fantastic value. 94 points James Suckling and 91 points Decanter

Cristom Paul Gerrie Pinot Noir 2021 value $82.00
The 2021 Pinot Noir Paul Gerrie Vineyard was fermented with 40% whole clusters. It’s bursting with a kaleidoscopic perfume of strawberry, raspberry and pomegranate and nuances of lavender, licorice and bitters. The light-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with understated, spicy fruit, vibrant acidity, chalky tannins and a very long, layered finish. 94 points Wine Advocate

Ken Wright Guadalope Pinot Noir 2021 value $65.00
Floral notes of hyacinth and rose petals give way to raspberry jam, cinnamon spice and saline aromas. The wine’s thick texture and muscular tannins frame flavors of black cherry and earthy shiitake mushrooms. Serve with cassoulet and no regrets. 92 points Wine Enthusiast

Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 21 value $32.00
Plush and polished, with ripe notes of maraschino cherry, milk chocolate and raspberry preserves. Details of cinnamon, spicy tobacco and cumin add aromatic interest, with a lingering thread of toasted herbs. Drink now through 2029. 91 points Wine Spectator

Mollydooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 21 value $64.00
Dense and generous, with ripe black cherry, raspberry and blueberry preserves, accents of espresso and bittersweet chocolate, plus hints of palo santo and spices on the lush, juicy finish. Drink now through 2032. 92 points Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator.

K Vintners The Deal Sundance Vineyard Syrah 2018 value $36.00
Currants, savory spices, dried flowers, charcoal, and loamy earth all emerge from the 2018 Syrah The Deal, which comes from the Sundance Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope. Showing plenty of more savory, earthy notes, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a rounded, expansive texture, and ripe, polished tannins. It shows the more elegant, streamlined style of the vintage, yet I love its balance. It’s going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 10-12. 96 points James Suckling and 90 points Wine Spectator.

K Vintners Motor City Kitty Syrah 2020 value $40.00
The motor on this city kitty purrs, as bushels of black cherry and boysenberry fruit flavors are backed by a massive wall of tannins. As you swirl your glass to loosen things up, aromas of blackberries, black olives and bacon fat encircle your head. The fruit party on the palate is joined by bittersweet dark chocolate. 95 points Wine Advocate and 94 points Wine Enthusiast.

Daou Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 1.5L value $58.00
MAGNUM. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, matured for 21 months in 100% new French oak, is youthfully shy at this stage, although it has notably pure scents of red and black currants and youthful wafts of coffee beans. The full-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with gently crunchy fruit and integrated new oak character. It has a fine frame of dusty tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-driven finish. Give it 3-5 years in bottle to unwind. 93 points Wine Advocate and 91 points Wine Enthusiast.

Domaine Font du Vent Châteauneuf du Pape 2019 1.5L value $122.00
MAGNUM. A red and black fruit bouquet (cherries, blackberries), hints of garrigue, licorice and spice. This wine is ideal with slow cooked foods, baked leg of lamb with spring vegetables, a beef and vegetable casserole, slow cooked lamb shanks served with jus and potato puree. 90 points Wine & Spirits.

August Wild Adventures Beaver Program

Beaver Adventure Weld Public Library

On Thursday August 1st at the Weld Free Public Library from 10:00 am to noon, will be the August Wild Adventures Program for Kids. This program will be about Beavers, with a reading, crafts, and hands on activities. Our special guest presenter will be Ranger Jamie Cantin from the Mt. Blue State Park Nature Center.

Beavers Adventure

June Wild Adventure Bear Kids Program

Weld Public Library Bear Program 2024

On Thursday, June 20th, starting at 10:00 am at the Weld Public Library, the first Summer Reading Adventure will be all about Bears! Starting with a reading by Bri Macdonald from Finding Winnie, The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear. A #1 New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the Caldecott Medal about the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh!

Crafts will include FREE string bags for all participants to fill with bear in winter crafts, temporary tattoos, work books, word games, mazes, and more! Have fun with bear track stencils and experiment with making molds of bear paws. See the mold of an actual adult bear courtesy of Mt. Blue State Park and Ranger Jamie Cantin!

Activities will include Bear Paw Hop Scotch and going on a Bear Hunt! Kids of all ages are welcome!

Weld Public Library Bear Program 2024

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