The following was written by Sharon Ross, Development Coordinator for Topsham Public Library. The Board of Trustees of the Topsham Public Library will be celebrating the opening of its newly configured West Garden Patio on May 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with an opening tea that will also recognize a major donation by Brunswick… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Topsham Tales
Do You Re-Read Books?
The day was gray and the rain wouldn’t stop. I decided to read a book. I have piles, literally, piles of new books just waiting to be read, but I ignored them. I had the overwhelming desire to read Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. I don’t normally re-read books, but there are one… Read more »
DVD Update From Dave
The following is an update from Dave about Topsham Public Library’s DVD collection. Not all the “new” items that come into Topsham Public Library’s collection are noted on our monthly listing. Most times when we bring something that is published or created in past years, it is not included on the list. For instance, recently… Read more »
Topsham Public Library is Looking for Board Members
The following is a note from Susan Preece, Director of Topsham Public Library, concerning the search for new board members. Topsham Public Library is looking for new board members. Over the past week, as we have begun to advertise for trustee positions, I have been answering many questions about what the library board does and… Read more »
An Author Comes Calling
The Mystery Readers’ Roundtable has been faithfully meeting once a month, except during the summer, since September 2009 here at Topsham Public Library. We’ve read books from all over Maine, from all over the U.S. and from all over the world. We have explored amateur sleuths, police procedurals, and even true crime. We have also… Read more »
My Random Thoughts About Audio Books
Last week, my sister Laurie, my cousin Lisa, and I went on a road trip to Michigan to visit my sister Becky. It was second nature for me to check out a variety of audio books from Topsham Public Library in preparation of the 14ish hours of drive time. (I won’t mention which of us… Read more »
March Madness
Are you caught up in the NCAA March Madness College Basketball Tournament? My family loves March Madness and we each have our own bracket. It is a family tradition and the winner gets to decide where we will go out to eat. I’m already out this year. I’m usually the first one out of contention each year… Read more »
Save the Date!
If you are anything like me, you are already planning your summer. We need to make the most of our short summers here in Maine, and enjoy it as much as we can. I am happy to announce a new program that you do not want to miss! In conjunction with our Summer Reading Program,… Read more »
I Wish My Library Would…
Have you ever thought I wish my library would…Well, now there is a convenient way to let us know what you think. There is a new suggestion box at Topsham Public Library, and we want your clever ideas. We are also looking for your thoughts about our magazine collection…. Read more »
An Evening of Horror
Join us at Topsham Public Library for a fright-filled evening of fiction as we plumb the depths of madness and the macabre. On Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6pm some of Maine’s darkest minds will gather and discuss the craft of horror writing. Horror Writers of Maine is a relatively new organization that promises to grow… Read more »