We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming to bring you great binge watching suggestions. Dave, staff member at Topsham Public Library, wrote a post suggesting binge watching ideas in case you find some extra time on your hands this holiday season. Enjoy! binge watch·ing noun The practice of watching multiple episodes of a television program in rapid succession,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Topsham Tales
Behind Closed Doors Part 4: The Librarians
Emma and Mariah are Topsham Public Library’s fine librarians. Let me give you a peek into their world. Mariah is our children’s librarian which means she does pretty much whatever is going on in the children’s department. She reads reviews and orders the books for the entire children’s department including the parenting items. She also… Read more »
Behind Closed Doors Part 3: Desk Duty Devils
More than likely, when you visit Topsham Public Library, Dave, Dale or I will be tending the circulation desk, but we each have our own responsibilities beyond what you see us do out front. We have a good time together when working hard at the circulation desk: Dale keeps us informed about the current sports… Read more »
Behind Closed Doors Part 2 : Library Aides Plus
Though you may see Julie and Linda around Topsham Public Library, much of their time is spent in the offices working on a variety of responsibilities. Sometimes people just forget to bring back library items they have checked out. It happens. Julie, Library Aide Plus, sends notices to remind patrons to return these items, and… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving!
As I write this Saturday morning, Topsham Public Library is bursting with activity. The meeting rooms are full and people of all ages are coming and going. Many are getting stocked up for Thanksgiving weekend. Whether you are enjoying a traditional Thanksgiving or trying something new, whether you are staying home or travelling far and wide,… Read more »
Behind Closed Doors Part 1: The Catalogers
There are many little children that visit Topsham Public Library every week. Some are just babies, and some are moving on their own: creeping, crawling, jumping, walking, and running. Some are fast, and some are slow, but once they start moving they make their way to the doorway that leads to the staff offices. They are very… Read more »
We Are Closed on Friday
This is just a friendly reminder that we are closed Friday, November 11, 2016 in honor of Veterans Day. I hope you enjoy your day, and for those who have served, Thank You! Veterans Day was established as a national holiday in November, 1938. It was originally called Armistice Day in reference to the ending… Read more »
Why Should You Read the Annual Report?
If you haven’t heard the news yet, Topsham Public Library’s 2016 Annual Report has been released! You may read it by clicking here, or by looking in the center section of November’s issue of The Cryer, or by picking up a copy at Topsham Public Library. The Development Committee has been working on the annual report… Read more »
Spooky Reads
Halloween is almost here and in honor of all things scary, freaky and unnatural, here are some horrific suggestions from the staff at Topsham Public Library. Linda does not read horror, but her idea of scary includes 1984 by George Orwell, The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin and “anything that gets me locked up in… Read more »
Can You Find the Moose?
Over Columbus Day Weekend, I headed north for a few days. I love heading north. I like the quiet and the beauty and harshness of nature. I am totally unplugged up there – no phone and no internet. There is electricity but no running water in the camp. It’s a very simple life. A life… Read more »