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Luke MacFayden 2025 Edible Book Festival
The Luke MacFayden Edible Book Festival 2025 was once again a treat for both the eyes AND the stomach! Combining our community’s love of books . . . read more »
Off to the (Puzzle) Races!
Bowdoinham Library’s first-ever Puzzle Race, held on Saturday, March 15, was a huge success! Not only did we fill all of our team registration slots, . . . read more »
Big Changes in the Library!
If you’ve visited the Bowdoinham Library lately, then you’ll see what a dedicated team of volunteers and craftspeople have done to the interior in order . . . read more »
December 3 is Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, support your local library—where books, technology, and programs come together to strengthen our community. Your donation ensures that we can continue to . . . read more »
Martha Ballard Event
This year the Loose Ladies Book Club and Bowdoinham Public Library bring you “Martha Ballard, Midwife & Healer.” Maine State Librarians, Alison Maxell & Kelli . . . read more »
***Library Access in September/October ***
The library’s rear entrance and wheelchair ramp is not accessible while we are undergoing some important reconstruction. Please contact the library 666-8405 if you need . . . read more »
Observation Beehive
The library has a new feature – an Observation Beehive! The beehive was donated to us and installed by retired University of Maine Orono professor, . . . read more »
Chris Van Dusen Comes to Storytime
Our Summer Reading Program theme is all things Chris Van Dusen! Not only is Mr. Van Dusen a writer/ illustrator of many award-winning children’s books, . . . read more »
Not Your Mother’s Garden Tour ’24 – A SUCCESS!
Thanks to everyone who came to Bowdoinham to tour our seven gardens. The weather cooperated and we had clear (but hot) day for touring our . . . read more »
Remote Work in Libraries Input
Bowdoinham Library has applied for and received a $100K grant for “Remote Work in Libraries“. We want your input on technology needs, software, work stations, and . . . read more »