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Welcome to 2025!

New Books for March

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What's Happening in March

At the Library

March 6th 4:00pm - 5:30pm: Mammals of Maine

Join us on Thursday, March 6th at 4:00pm as Androscoggin Soil and Water explores the Mammals of Maine! Learn about our Maine native animal friends with an interactive presentation. Big and small, well known and elusive, we’ll learn about each animal, their habitat, food sources and more. Expect a mix of presentation and group activities.

Learn more at: Androscoggin Soil and Water

March 20th 4:00pm - 5:00pm: SeniorsPlus

Join us on Thursday, March 20th at 4:00pm. SeniorsPlus will provide information and resources that are available as you move into your retirement years. Learn more at: SeniorsPlus

March 29th : Seed Swap POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 12TH

Join us on Saturay, March 29th at 10:30am for our first Seed Swap of the year! We will have coffee and tea for you to enjoy while you swap seeds, stories, ideas, and more. Who knows? While you’re here, you may just make some new friends.

Women's History Month

Women's History Month is a time to honor the contributions of women throughout history and to recognize the ongoing fight for gender equality. The roots of Women's History Month can be traced back to 1857, when women in New York City protested poor working conditions. The first Women's Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City.

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Join us on Saturdays for our Seed Swap. We will have coffee and tea for you to enjoy while you swap seeds, stories, ideas, and more. Who knows? While you’re here, you may just make some new friends.

Seed swaps are meant to help gardeners share their bounty with their friends and community, and we want to continue the tradition here at Julia Adams Morse Memorial Library beyond our seed catalogue.

Seed Swap Dates & Times

If there are any questions, please call/stop in!

All swaps are on Saturday, and they are all from 10:30am – 12:00pm.

March 29, 2025 - POSTPONED UNTIL April 12th

April 12, 2025

May 17, 2025

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March 15th

Beware the Ides of March

Beware the The Ides of March is the Roman calendar date of March 15th. It's famous for being the day Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE. The term "Ides" comes from the Latin word iduare, which means "to divide". The Ides of March is also associated with William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, in which a soothsayer warns Caesar to "beware the Ides of March". Click here to learn more

March 17th

St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that celebrates the life of St. Patrick, Ireland's patron saint, and Irish culture. It's celebrated on March 17th, the anniversary of St. Patrick's death. The Irish have celebrated St. Patrick's Day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. Legend has it that Patrick stood on an Irish hillside and delivered a sermon that drove the island’s serpents into the sea.

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Adventure awaits! Swing by our revamped Children’s Section and discover a whole new way to read, play, and explore!

Resources for Caregivers of Aging Loved Ones

Caring.com is an all encompassing online resource providing a vast amount of information for caregivers as they support and care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. Caring.com provides information on paying for care, the process of assisted living, homecare, etc.

Visit Caring.com to find the guidance you need as you care for an aging loved one.

Reading plays a part in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Reading regularly alleviates stress, promotes longevity, and fosters meaningful social connections. The role of libraries is critical for ensuring that reading material is readily available and provides a space for socializing and to feel connected to the community.

Click here for a guide on the positive impact of reading and libraries on the aging process.!

What we are reading:

Lynn: The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia

Ileshea: She-Wolves by Helen Castor

Donna: The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

Next Book Club

What: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

Where: Morse Library in beautiful Greene, Maine

When: April 28th @ 5

Why: Great Read and gathering with friends

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