Draft Strategic Plan & Recommendations Available for Public Comment

September 17, 2026

After months of consideration and stakeholder input, the Strategic Planning Committee has drafted recommendations which they will present to the Library Board of Trustees at . . . read more »

Progress-to-Date Presentation to the Community

August 10, 2026

  Presented to the Board of Trustees, Friends of Witherle Officers, and the Public on Friday, August 7, 2026. Click here to view the slideshow. . . . read more »

Strategic Plan Stage Three Presentation to the Board

July 15, 2026

Presented to the Board on July 3, 2026. To view the slideshow click on the link below. Witherle Library Stage 3 Presentation.  » Read more: Strategic . . . read more »

June StoryWalk

July 2, 2026

July’s featured book is the 2026 Caldecott Award winner, Fireworks, by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Cátia Chien. The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to . . . read more »

Introducing Yoto

July 2, 2026

by Debra Orado Children can discover a new way to enjoy audiobooks at the Witherle library with the Yoto Mini Player! This compact, screen-free audio . . . read more »

Strategic Plan Stage Two Presentation to the Board of Trustees

May 26, 2026

Presented to the Board of Trustees on May 8, 2026. To view the slideshow click on the link below. Community Engagement and Data Gathering January–April . . . read more »

Project Plan and Timeline

May 26, 2026

Commenced on October 28, 2025 STAGE 1: Preparation (November-December) November Review purpose and responsibilities based on Trustees objectives Approve project timeline and communication plan  December . . . read more »

Fitz Henry Lane Limited-Edition Prints for Sale

May 20, 2026

Castine Harbor and Town (1851) and Castine from Fort George (1856) Each 25” x 17” print costs $10. All proceeds support the Friends of Witherle . . . read more »

On Display in the Rotunda: Calligraphy and Illuminated Manuscripts

May 13, 2026

The Book Collection of Helen Anderson will be on display through the end of June during regular library hours. “My introduction to calligraphy and illuminated . . . read more »

StoryWalk: May 2026

April 29, 2026

The Corner of Court and Spring Streets We are excited to announce the May’s StoryWalk will be available on Saturday, May 2! May’s featured book . . . read more »