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Stockton Kids Create an Eric Carle-like Kaleidoscope at SSCL By Sharon Catus | Jan 26, 2012 / http://Waldo.VillageSoup.com
The Stockton Springs Community Library, along with Stockton Springs Elementary School, is an epicenter for the community - and, as epicenters often are, a place where creativity flows. Perhaps at no time was this creativity more apparent than on Saturday, January 21, 2012. Children ranging from preschoolers through fifth grade flocked to the library on a chilly Saturday to compile their very own "Eric Carle Kaleidoscope pictures." Using paintings they had made two weeks before, the children patiently cut and crafted, piece by piece, a compilation picture. A duck's wing, for instance, might be cut from one painting, whilst its beak could be cut from a different painting. The result: an amalgamation of pieces cut from various paintings - a kaleidoscope in which each piece is distinct but completes the whole (a style of artwork that helped make Eric Carle, a famous children's author, so popular.) The flurry of scissors and glue sticks and the pondering over which painting to use for which part of a picture would have made Eric Carle proud. Such a flurry of creativity can make one hungry. No worries, the library had that covered, too: a kaleidoscope of different colored gold fish crackers. Thank goodness. Author's note: The Stockton Springs Community Library offers a "Book and Craft Hour" the first and third Saturday of every month, from 10-11am. Children ages two to eleven are welcome. Snack provided at the end of the hour.
Stockton Springs Community Library receives grant
Jan 23, 2012 http://Waldo.VillageSoup.com
STOCKTON SPRINGS — The Stockton Springs Community Library recently received a grant from the Maine Charity Foundation Fund of the Maine Community Foundation for the purchase of an LCD projector and a projection screen. The projector and screen will be used for the library's guest speakers and educational programs. Programs planned for 2012 include presentations by Lincolnville gardener Ken Cleaves, Penobscot Marine Museum photo archivist Kevin Johnson, and authors Chris Van Dusen and Gerry Boyle. The Stockton Springs Community Library is an all-volunteer library located in the historic Colcord House on Main Street in downtown Stockton Springs. For more information, visit stockspringslibrary.org.#
Schleppinghurst Creator to Speak at Horticulture Program in Stockton Springs
Ken Cleaves at Schleppinghurst
Ken Cleaves loves rocks, and on March 25th at 2:00 PM he will speak at the Stockton Springs Community Library about how he spent 30 years transforming the Heal Black Granite Quarry in Lincolnville into a summer garden, Schleppinghurst, which he created alone and without using any power tools. Cleaves will give a tour around Schleppinghurst with a half-hour DVD that was made for television. The free program is sponsored by the Stockton Springs Community library and open to the public. In 2008 Cleaves received the Kathryn S. Taylor Award, given once a year to honor a garden in the Northeast.
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Excerpts from the Stockton Springs News, by Sharon Catus. As published on Waldo Soup. September 25, 2011.
Story Hour Returns to SSCL
Story Hour returns to Stockton Springs Community Library this Saturday, October 1, 2011. 10-11am, stories, crafts, snack. The story hour will be featured every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from October through April.
Historical Society
The Stockton Springs Historical Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 2 in their rooms at the Colcord House. There will be a special presentation by Dawn Staples Knox pertaining to the old Gilmore Street Chapel aka Gun Club aka bowling alley. etc and we welcome information from any who may know anything about the history of this building. The building dates back to 1911 and disappeared from the Stockton landscape sometime after 1957. All are welcome.#
Excerpts from the Stockton Springs News, by Sharon Catus. As published on Waldo Soup. September 16, 2011.
SSCL Annual Tea a Superb Success
On Sunday, September 11,2011, the Stockton Springs Community Library was transformed into an English Tea Room, replete with fresh flowers, beautiful linens and fine china. Sandwiches and Savories, Cream Scones with Jam, Lemon Curd, Clotted Cream and array of six delightful desserts were served. This year's Library Tea was an unprecedented success - with tickets selling out in less than two weeks. The Annual Library Tea, in 2012, will be held on Sunday, September 9th. Purchase your tickets early, as you will not want to miss out.
SSCL Says "Thank You"
Tea Committee Chairperson,Janice Capano, wishes to thank all of those who gave hours and hours of their time for this event. Especially those who created and donated the wonderful food that was served. Pat and Ed Burns, Pat Curley, Deb Harris, Cathy Melio, Donna Park, Robbie Pendleton, Marianne and Phil Sandine, and Marcia Teichner.
SSCL Issues Volunteer of the Year Award
The SSCL Tea Committee chose the annual library tea as the event at which to honor Past Board President, George Tsetsilas, naming him "Library Volunteer of the year for 2011." George has been a staunch supporter of the Library,and board member for many years.He will always be remembered for his help with the annual Book,Bake and Plant Sale,as well as his close scrutiny of Treasurer Reports at Library Board Meetings. When the idea of holding a Tea in the library was presented, George was a real skeptic. To his own amazement,perhaps no one enjoys the event more than he. George has moved to the Residence at Tall Pines in Belfast and will be sorely missed in Stockton Springs.#
Letter from the President of Maine Spirit of America to the Stockton Springs Community Library.
Stockton Springs Community Library has been chosen by the Board of Selectmen/Maine Spirit of America to receive the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award for outstanding community service and will be honored at a Waldo County event starting at 6:30 PM on Thursday Sept. 15 at Dirigo Grange (32 Belfast Road, Freedom)/Spirit of America Foundation is a 501©(3) public charity that was established in Augusta, ME to encourage and promote volunteerism. The first Spirit of America Foundation Award was presented to Alma Jones by Augusta Mayor William Burney on Nov. 26, 1991. Maine Governors John Baldacci and Angus King, along with WABK radio personalities Don Brown and Ryan Cote are among many who have played key roles at one of the 200+ Spirit of America ceremonies over the years. You can find more info about the Foundation on its website at http://spiroaf.com.
For your info, those chosen to receive the 2011 Spirit of America Foundation Award at the ceremony are: AMVETS Memorial Post#150 (Liberty), Beacon Project(Islesboro), Belmont Volunteer Fire Department, Burnham Recreation Committee, Lincolnville Recreation Commission, Monroe Lions Club, Montville Historical Society, Morrill Historical Society, Northport Volunteer Fire Department, Our Town Belfast, Prospect Community Club, Searsmont Historical Society, Searsport Animal Fund Endowment, Special Events(Brooks), Stockton Springs Community Library, Thorndike Planning Board, Troy Central School, Volunteer Regional Food Pantry (Unity), Waldo Boosters, Waldo Pierce Reading Room (Frankfort), Winterport Women’s Club.
Looking forward to honoring your group on 9/15 for great service to your community!
Bruce W. Flaherty
Maine Spirit of America, President
IN THE ARCHIVES
June 10, 2010
Longtime teacher leaves legacy of books, learning.
Click the link above to read the article written about Mary Staples by Abagail Curtis,Staff Reporter,
Bangor Daily New).
Current Events
Story Hour for Children at the Library
Story Hour is offered every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from October 1, 2011 through April 2012, from 10 to 11 am. Along with stories, children can participate in craft activities. Snacks are provided. All small children are welcome to attend with their parents or guardians.
Next Library Board Meeting - Note: new date is February 7, 2012 at 7 pm. All interested persons are welcome to attend.
Adult Reading Group Begins September 20th.
Do you like to read books and talk about them?
Join the new Stockton Springs Community Library
Reading Group!
Third Tuesday of Each Month from 1:30 – 3PM
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the
Stockton Springs Community Library. Next meeting of the SSCL Book Club is January 17, 1:30 to 3:00 PM.
Adult Literacy Program
SSCL now offers an Adult Literacy Program called "Read With Me" free of charge to adults (16 & up) living in Stockton Springs & neighboring towns. For more information contact the Library.
Coming soon ....
Schleppinghurst Creator to Speak in Stockton Springs
March 25th at 2:00 PM. Ken Cleaves will speak at the Stockton Springs Community Library about how he spent 30 years transforming the Heal Black Granite Quarry in Lincolnville into a summer garden. The free program is sponsored by the Stockton Springs Community library and open to the public.
National LIbrary Week - Mystery Author Joining in Open House Festivities in Stockton Springs.
No the author's not a mystery, he's Gerry Boyle, Maine's own favorite mystery writer. Mr Boyle is coming to visit SSCL on
April 14th at 2:00 PM, as part of our National Library Week and the afternoon of our Annual Open House. Put it on your calendars – that is going to be some busy day – with open house, childrens programs and then for the finale Gerry Boyle!!
2012 Summer Childrens Program
Maine children’s author Chris Van Dusen will be here during the Summer Reading Program on July 24th.
Some highlights of the past year
The Library Directors would like to thank everyone who has participated over the past year. We appreciate your patronage, donations, volunteerism, and wonderful community spirit.
Some of the past year's highlights include:
Polar Express Holiday Special
Friday, November 25. 6:30 PM.
Annual showing of the movie Polar Express and Holiday Special.
SSCL 2nd Annual Halloween Costume Party
Sat., Oct. 29th, 1 to 3 pm. Costume parade, games, stories,
crafts, and treats. No tricks!
Story Hour with author Lucinda Hathaway - Standing room only!
Lucinda Hathaway author of "Takashi's Voyage: The Wreck of the Sindia" and " 'Round the World: Takashi Sails Home" read to 20 children and 9 adults on October 15, 2011 in Mary's Room.
SSCL 3rd Annual Victorian Tea
Sunday, September 11, 2011.Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to organize and plan this annual fundraiser for the Library. The Tea was a huge success and a lot of fun.
Summer Reading Program
This year's theme for the summer reading programs was
Stories From Around the World.
The program included story time, a provided snack, and an activity or craft.
Our special guests this summer included:
- July 26 - Steven Constanza
- August 9 - Michael Parent
A free child's ticket voucher for select Portland Sea Dog games was given to each child who attended the Summer Reading Program.
Children's book author H. Louise Bernstone was at the Library on Saturday, June 25 at 10:00 AM. H. Louise Bernstone is the author of the children's booksThe Domed Bug, Adventures Beyond the Back Yard, and The Bakery Caper. She isa lawyer and judge, writes poetry about animals and life, and donates to animal shelters from her small dog biscuit company. She lives on Isle Au Haut, Maine. For more information about her books visit http://www.peppertonschoice.com/About.htm.
Tess Gerritsen:
Tess Gerritsen, internationally known best selling author, came to the Stockton Springs Community Library on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm. For more information about the author visit her official website at: http://www.tessgerritsen.com/
SSCL Book, Plant & Bake Sale
Saturday, June 4, 2011, 9 am to 3 pm. Always held the first Saturday in June, Rain or Shine. Everyone welcome! We offer a wonderful assortment of home-made baked goodies (don't forget to pick up a few extras to freeze and have on hand when your Summer visitors arrive); an incredible selection of locally grown perennials and other plants donated by local gardeners (so you know they will grow well in Maine); and of course there always is a wide variety of Books, Books, and more Books, plus video and audio tapes! All proceeds benefit the Stockton Spring Community Library.
National Library Week April 10 - 16, 2011 and SSCLheld several special events in celebration.
Saturday, April 16, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm- Stockton Spring Community Library's Annual Open House. Refreshments and fellowship through out the day.
Sunday, April 10, 2:00 pm. Maine author Kate Braestrup visited the Stockton Springs Community Library. Kate Braestrup is a community minister, law enforcement chaplain, and the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Here If You Need Me, Marriage and Other Acts of Charity and Beginner's Grace: Bringing Prayer to Life.
Meet a local author! Stockton Springs resident Jefff Davis was at the Library to sign his brand new novel Hardscrabble Hill on November 11 at 7 PM. Copies of this wonderful, original story can be purchased locally at Left Bank Books in Searsport, at the Maine Street Market in Stockton Springs, and online at Lulu.com. Hardscrabble Hill is the story of Adele Sussanh Abbot, a white colonial house perched on the bank of the Penobscot River, and the impact the house had on Adele's life.