News Archive

1000 Before 5: a literacy program for young children

February 13, 2026

Debra Orado has introduced a new reading incentive program for young families.  Adults are encouraged to read 1,000 books to their child before age 5. . . . read more »

Library’s Storm Closing Policy

February 10, 2026

Storm Closing Policy When appropriate, Witherle Memorial Library will follow the Adams School for any closings or delayed openings.   a. If the Adams School . . . read more »

Artwork in the Children’s Room

February 3, 2026

Books aren’t the only thing you’ll discover in the Children’s Room. When you arrive through the ground floor entrance, you’ll pass through the 41 School . . . read more »

Blue Hill Concert Association 2026 Tickets

January 8, 2026

Once again, the Blue Hill Concert Association has generously donated two tickets to each of the their four concerts this season. January 25, Claremont Trio . . . read more »

After-School Programming Cancellation Protocol

December 19, 2025

If the Adams School cancels after-school programs due to weather the library will cancel its after-school programs as well.  For confirmation please follow our Facebook . . . read more »

December StoryWalk: Bear and Wolf

December 4, 2025

The featured StoryWalk story for December will be Bear and Wolf, written and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. In this story, Bear and Wolf, out for . . . read more »

November StoryWalk: Thanks to the Animals

November 13, 2025

Thanks to the Animals by Allen Sockabasin has been chosen by the Wilson Museum for the November Story Walk to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Month. Allen . . . read more »

October StoryWalk® If You Find a Leaf

October 10, 2025

This month’s StoryWalk® is Aimée Sicuro’s If You Find a Leaf. Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves . . . read more »

Castine History Partners

September 23, 2025

Witherle Library has launched a new webpage focusing on the local work of the Castine History Partners. Included on the page are events announcements, supporting . . . read more »

On Display in the Rotunda

September 10, 2025

Castine’s Eastern State Normal School An Exhibit by Nathan Jedziniak, CHS Summer Intern 2025 On view during regular library hours through September 30.  » Read more: . . . read more »