The library will be closed on Friday, Aprial 26th for a staff development day.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week. 

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

Discussion of When Life Gives you Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

Learn to sew.  A variety of textile techniques and projects will be explored.  Children age 7 & up are welcome to attend.  Children under 8 years old must have a parent or other caregiver, over age 14, in attendance to help with the program as needed.  This activity has open registration; come when you can and leave when you must.

Join us for our Friends of Baxter Memorial Library Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 3rd from 9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday, May 4th from 9:00am-1:00pm

We have thousands of books for all ages and interests! 

Located in the Gorham Rec Department's Multi-purpose Room.

Friday, May 4th, 10am-3:45pm

Saturday, May 5th, 9am-11:30am

The Maine 3-Railers, an O-Gauge model railroad club from all over Maine, will bring trains of all kinds to the library. The Maine 3-Railers is Maine's premier 0-gauge model railroad club. This group is currently the largest and oldest club in the state dedicated exclusively to the enjoyment and advancement of the O-gauge,        3-rail model railroad hobby. Membership in the club is open to adults and children alike.
For more information about the club visit their website at www.maine3railers.org

Blood Drive in memory of Pamela Turner

Friday, May 4th 1pm-6pm
Located at Shaw Gym
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter: BMLibrary to schedule an appointment.

Friday, May 4th, 10am-3:45pm

Saturday, May 5th, 9am-11:30am

The Maine 3-Railers, an O-Gauge model railroad club from all over Maine, will bring trains of all kinds to the library. The Maine 3-Railers is Maine's premier 0-gauge model railroad club. This group is currently the largest and oldest club in the state dedicated exclusively to the enjoyment and advancement of the O-gauge,        3-rail model railroad hobby. Membership in the club is open to adults and children alike.
For more information about the club visit their website at www.maine3railers.org

Join us for our Friends of Baxter Memorial Library Spring Book Sale

Friday, May 3rd from 9:00am-6:00pm

Saturday, May 4th from 9:00am-1:00pm

We have thousands of books for all ages and interests! 

Located in the Gorham Rec Department's Multi-purpose Room.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week. 

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

Baxter Memorial Library is pleased to welcome it's newest program, Baxter Digs Reading.  Baxter is a Standard Poodle Therapy Dog who loves to be read to!  He will be visiting the library a couple of Tuesdays a month.  Call or visit the library to sign up for your 15 minute slot to read to Baxter. 

Thomas Dahlborg is a former Parent Partnership program leader for the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ), former student athlete, and a parent who became a coach. With more than 35 years of experience leading, serving and coaching in healthcare, Tom also volunteers for a wide range of non-profits and loves his time sponsoring and coaching young men’s basketball.

The Big Kid and Basketball...and the Lessons He Taught His Father & Coach, tells the story of a child who overcame the impact of bullying though resilience, sports, faith and love, and how he taught his dad courage and determination.

The Big Kid is a resource for parents, coaches, and student athletes alike.

Reading to Animals!
with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

Visit Baxter Memorial Library to read to an animal from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (dog, cat or critter!). This program will give less confident readers the chance to practice reading with an attentive (and furry) listener. It will also give shelter animals a field trip and the opportunity to meet lots of new people. For readers in grades K-6

How it works: children will sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to the participating ARLGP animal. Stop by the library or call 222-1190
to sign your child up for a spot today!

March 13th

April 10th

May 8th

June 12th

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

Learn to sew.  A variety of textile techniques and projects will be explored.  Children age 7 & up are welcome to attend.  Children under 8 years old must have a parent or other caregiver, over age 14, in attendance to help with the program as needed.  This activity has open registration; come when you can and leave when you must.

Drop in between 10am-12pm the second Saturday of the Month for Lego Club.  We supply the Legos!  You supply the imagination! 

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week. 

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

Join us for this Gorham school early release day as we explore another activity in our STEAM series for 8-12 yrs old. 

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week. 

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

Baxter Memorial Library is pleased to welcome it's newest program, Baxter Digs Reading.  Baxter is a Standard Poodle Therapy Dog who loves to be read to!  He will be visiting the library a couple of Tuesdays a month.  Call or visit the library to sign up for your 15 minute slot to read to Baxter. 

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

All of our Discovery Storytimes are designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive and enjoyable way.  We use stories, music, and movement to present and enhance early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.  We offer 3 different age-specific programs each week.

*Discovery Storytimes are not held during regular Gorham school vacations and holidays or when school is closed due to inclement weather.

The library will be closed for Memorial Day

Reading to Animals!
with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland

Visit Baxter Memorial Library to read to an animal from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (dog, cat or critter!). This program will give less confident readers the chance to practice reading with an attentive (and furry) listener. It will also give shelter animals a field trip and the opportunity to meet lots of new people. For readers in grades K-6

How it works: children will sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to the participating ARLGP animal. Stop by the library or call 222-1190
to sign your child up for a spot today!

March 13th

April 10th

May 8th

June 12th

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The library will be closed for the Fourth of July!

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The library will be closed for Labor Day

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The library will be closed for Columbus Day

The library will be closed for Veterans Day

The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday

The library will be closed for Christmas Day