Youth News Archive

October StoryWalk: Stumpkin

October 8, 2026

Stumpkin, by Lucy Ruth Cummins, is the beloved Halloween story about a stemless pumpkin who dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern, from the critically acclaimed author and . . . 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 »

Free Admission to Maine State Parks on Saturday, April 25

April 15, 2026

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

Extended Hours Begin April 1

March 18, 2026

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

Patron Minerva Accounts Will Require PINs as of March 17

March 12, 2026

  Effective March 17, all book requests through the library’s Minerva account system will need a 4-digit PIN in addition to a library card number. . . . 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 »

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 »

Thank You T-Mobile: A Storywalk is coming to town!

July 2, 2025

Castine was named a recipient of a $49,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile to create a Storywalk in town. A Storywalk is combines literacy and physical . . . read more »

Take & Makes Summer 2025

June 4, 2025

Take & Makes Summer 2025 Take and Makes are back this summer at the Witherle library! They’re programs-to-go! Stop by and grab a bag, enjoy . . . read more »