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Young People

Witherle Memorial Library partners with families and local schools to raise kids who love to read.

Along with comfortable seating for reading and spending time with friends, our children’s area offers space for artistic expression, cooperative play, and STEM activities. Family programming stresses multigenerational participation. Everyone is welcome at our library.

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1000 Before 5

We invite families to participate in this free program that encourages adults to read 1,000 books with children before they turn 5 or enter Kindergarten. Reading aloud is one of the most important early literacy . . . read more »

News

StoryWalk: May 2026

The Corner of Court and Spring Streets We are excited to announce the May’s StoryWalk will be available on Saturday, . . . read more »

Free Admission to Maine State Parks on Saturday, April 25

The Maine State Library is again partnering with Maine State Parks to provide a special day of free admission to . . . read more »

Extended Hours Begin April 1

The library is now open until 7 pm on Wednesday and Thursday nights.  » Read more: Extended Hours Begin April 1 . . . read more »

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