The library will be CLOSED as of Tuesday, March 17, until further notice.
We are hoping for a short closure time and apologize for the inconvenience. Stay healthy!
We are hoping for a short closure time and apologize for the inconvenience. Stay healthy!
FYI: For residents of York and Cumberland Counties who don’t have Portland Public Library cards, you can request a free temporary e-card so you may use PPL’s online resources. Just have e-mail lending@portlib.org .
With the e-card, you can access Portland’s e-books, e-audio books, and databases including Tumblebooks story readings for children while Hurd Library is closed.
With the e-card, you can access Portland’s e-books, e-audio books, and databases including Tumblebooks story readings for children while Hurd Library is closed.
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NonFiction Book Club for the Curious & Inquisitive
Wednesday, March 18, 6:00pm CANCELLED Weather Machine: A Journey Inside the Forecast by Andrew Blum Wednesday, April 15, 6:00pm The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Books are available through interlibrary loan. |
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The American West, History, Myth, and Legacy
The North Berwick Historical Society and Hurd Library are hosting a biweekly discussion group based upon the ‘Great Courses’ series titled “The American West, History, Myth, and Legacy” with Professor Patrick Allitt of Emory University. How wild was the West? Was it really ever “won”? The group watches the 30-minute video lecture and then discusses questions and thoughts brought up during the video presentation. The group meets on alternate Wednesdays @ 2:00 in the library’s living room. Call the library for the next discussion date.
The North Berwick Historical Society and Hurd Library are hosting a biweekly discussion group based upon the ‘Great Courses’ series titled “The American West, History, Myth, and Legacy” with Professor Patrick Allitt of Emory University. How wild was the West? Was it really ever “won”? The group watches the 30-minute video lecture and then discusses questions and thoughts brought up during the video presentation. The group meets on alternate Wednesdays @ 2:00 in the library’s living room. Call the library for the next discussion date.
The Quarries of Maine with Dorothea McKensie
CANCELLED Saturday, March 28, 1:00pm CANCELLED
Dorothea McKensie will share photographs and stories from her research into Maine quarries, including those in the North Berwick area. Her interest was inspired by her grandfather’s work in the quarries. This program, hosted by the North Berwick Historical Society, is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED Saturday, March 28, 1:00pm CANCELLED
Dorothea McKensie will share photographs and stories from her research into Maine quarries, including those in the North Berwick area. Her interest was inspired by her grandfather’s work in the quarries. This program, hosted by the North Berwick Historical Society, is free and open to the public.
Burnt into Memory: How Brownfield Faced the Fire with Maine Storyteller Jo Radner
CANCELLED Saturday, April 11, 1:00pm CANCELLED
Some Mainers still remember – in fact, cannot forget -- October of 1947, when, after a season of terrible drought, wildfires burned all over the state. Brownfield was one of the worst-hit areas: 80% of the town, including all churches, schools, post offices, and other public buildings, was completely destroyed in the space of a few hours. Lovell storyteller Jo Radner spent a year interviewing people who experienced the Brownfield Fire – residents who did and did not lose their homes, as well as others who aided in the rescue and rebuilding effort. From those interviews and from letters and historical photographs and newspaper reports, Radner has created a powerful story of terror, courage, neighborly responsibility, recovery, and – yes – even humor.
This program is free and open to the public.
CANCELLED Saturday, April 11, 1:00pm CANCELLED
Some Mainers still remember – in fact, cannot forget -- October of 1947, when, after a season of terrible drought, wildfires burned all over the state. Brownfield was one of the worst-hit areas: 80% of the town, including all churches, schools, post offices, and other public buildings, was completely destroyed in the space of a few hours. Lovell storyteller Jo Radner spent a year interviewing people who experienced the Brownfield Fire – residents who did and did not lose their homes, as well as others who aided in the rescue and rebuilding effort. From those interviews and from letters and historical photographs and newspaper reports, Radner has created a powerful story of terror, courage, neighborly responsibility, recovery, and – yes – even humor.
This program is free and open to the public.
The History of Mt. Washington with Maine Mountaineer Ed Webster
CANCELLED Wednesday, April 22, 6:30pm CANCELLED
Come enjoy little-known stories, Webster’s unique Image collection of early art, 1860s to 1890s Stereo Photographs, plus pictures of 1930s Huntington Ravine rock climbs and 1950s pioneer ski runs in Tuckermans. It’s every New Englanders’ favorite mountain — Mt. Washington !
CANCELLED Wednesday, April 22, 6:30pm CANCELLED
Come enjoy little-known stories, Webster’s unique Image collection of early art, 1860s to 1890s Stereo Photographs, plus pictures of 1930s Huntington Ravine rock climbs and 1950s pioneer ski runs in Tuckermans. It’s every New Englanders’ favorite mountain — Mt. Washington !
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Turn those bottles (& cans) into books!
Grab one of our "Clynk" bags on your next visit to the library. Fill it with returnable bottles & cans. Deposit the filled bag at your favorite Hannaford. We will turn those bottles & cans into books. So far you have recycled 20,436 bottles!! You have saved the emissions equivalent of driving your car 5,516 miles. Thank you!!
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Yarn Divas
for knitters & crocheters of all ages & abilities Wednesdays, 10am |
Coloring for Adults
Fridays 10:00 am Hand Quilting
Fridays, 10-noon Call for the week's supply list |
PreSchool Stories & Craft Mondays, 10:30 am
Lap Sit for infants & toddlers Fridays, 10:30 am Lego Club Tuesdays, 3:30 |
We strive to uphold the standards and policies of:
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Maine Public Library Standards
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