Our Friends of the Orono Public Library group is accepting donations of used books, audio books, CDs and DVDs that are in clean and usable condition for their upcoming used book sale. Donations may be brought to the front desk of the library during open hours from now until October 20. The FOPL Used Book Sale will be held on Saturday, October 27, from 9-2 at the Birch Street Senior Center. You'll be sure to find lots of great books for all ages at low prices and all proceeds benefit the library. If you'd like to help with the book sale or our Friends group, new volunteers are always welcome, please contact Allison: allibee55@gmail.com.

Kids, bring your creative ideas and get busy with our big box of Legos in the community room. This will be a do-it-yourself activity (not supervised by staff) so make sure to bring a fun grown-up to hang out with you and plan to clean up whatever you take out of the box. We look forward to seeing what you can create!

For 4th grade and up, join us for tabletop games. No devices allowed! This is a good time to show off your skills at negotiating and scheming! Bring a snack, and we will also provide popcorn, fresh bread, or whatever we come up with!

Join us for stories, music and giggles. Designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, but we welcome everyone!

A 6 week book club for 1st and 2nd graders. We'll read and discuss 10 Chickadee Award nominated picture books, participate in related activities, share snacks and vote for our favorite book. Registration opens September 1 on oronorec.com and enrollment is limited to 15 kiddos. We plan to meet Asa Adams students at school and walk to the library as a group.

Join author ELIZABETH GARBER at the library for a presentation and book signing of Implosion: A Memoir of an Architect's Daughter. “Implosion: A Memoir of an Architect's Daughter delves into the life of visionary architect Woodie Garber and the collision of forces in the turbulent 1970s that caused his family to collapse. Soon after the family's move into Woodie's glass house, his need to control begins to strain normal bonds; and Elizabeth's first love, a young black man, triggers his until-then hidden racism. This haunting memoir describes his descent into madness and follows Elizabeth's inspiring journey to emerge from her abuse, gain understanding and freedom from her father's control, and go on to become a loving mother and a healer who helps others.” — Publisher Marketing

Kids, bring your creative ideas and get busy with our big box of Legos in the community room. This will be a do-it-yourself activity (not supervised by staff) so make sure to bring a fun grown-up to hang out with you and plan to clean up whatever you take out of the box. We look forward to seeing what you can create!