Fort Kent Public Library - Newsletter 21 March '24
The Librarian’s Messy Desk
March arrives the day after Leap Year, and there’s a lot that has happened in a 29-day February, and even more happening in March at the Fort Kent Public Library.
Before we do our recap of February and preview of March, I have some sad news to share. We are saying goodbye to our assistant librarian Katie Ouellette. She has been an awesome addition to our team, and we watch her leave with sadness at her absence and hope for her future. Thank you for your hard work and amazing spirit you brought to this facility. She plans to continue participating in library activities, a promise we are going to hold her too.
This means we have a new employment opportunity at the library. So here is our Help Wanted notice:
PART-TIME ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN - The Fort Kent Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Librarian to join our team for 15 to 25 hours a week, with the opportunity for more. We offer a competitive hourly wage and a stimulating work environment. Some nights and weekends required.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of books and reading; strong organizational and interpersonal skills/team player; ability to balance multiple priorities; experience in and a working knowledge of library services; a strong working knowledge of computers, related software, online resources, search methods, and social media; and public service orientation with strong communication and collaboration skills.
If you are interested in applying for the position, send a cover letter and resume to Andrew Birden at fortkentpubliclibrary1@gmail.com
If you know someone who you think would be a good fit at the FKPL, please pass this along to that person.
February had some excellent events at the FKPL. The Friends of the FKPL hosted an Open House and launched a membership drive early in March. The event went well with many people stopping in to see our new C3NT3R remote shared workspace, and enjoy the monthly used book sale. February was also the month we launched our pen pal Letter writing program. We call it Lettres de L’arbre de vie.We’ve partnered with the Key West Library at the southern tip of the Florida Keys and the endpoint for US 1. Approximately a dozen people, from children to adults are participating. People send traditional letters as well as drawings. For the youngest participants, Mom or Dad will have a child dictate the letter which we then send in a packet of other letters to our partners in Key West. We provide a kit to help with the writing process, which we can keep at the library. The Lettres de L’arbre de vie promotes literacy, handwriting, communication and social skills, all of which are invaluable for modern adults. This is an ongoing program, and if your or your child is interested in signing up, we can pair that person with a letter writer in Florida.
In March, we have our typical fare of the Wise Folk’s Kaffeeklatsch, Book Lovers Club and Writers of the First Mile. We also have a used book sale on March 2. We also have a presentation on blacksmithing on March 28 at 3 p.m. with Renee Schaffer. Then the National Digital Equity Center is hosting a class for older adults on identifying frauds and scams on March 26 at 1 p.m.. And we have a special treat on March 30th at Noon when Madawaska author Theresa B. Cyr stops by the library to share her experiences in writing her Unintended Travelers series.
It’s such an honor to see the community participate in these activities, and we hope you will join us.
Be sure to glance through to the end of this newsletter to see some of the new books that have come in this past month.
Andrew Birden
Library Director
Fort Kent Public Library
NEW TO THE FKPL COLLECTION (These are just a few of the new-to-us titles we’ve added since the last newsletter)
Not Quite A Ghost by Anne Ursu
The Night Hunt by Alexandra Christo
K Is In Trouble by Gary Clement
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
The Siberia Job by Josh Haven
The Women by Kristin Hannah
The Lioness Of Boston by Emily Franklin
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
Homecoming by Kate Morton
Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
Daniel X: Watch The Skies by James Patterson
Witch & Wizard by James Patterson
Plan B by Charnan Simon
The Fight by Elizabeth Karre
The Alliance by Gabriel Goodman
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
House Of Dark Shadows by Robert Liparulo
100 Cupboards by Nathan D. Wilson
The Dare by R.L. Stine
Sarny, A Life Remembered by Gary Paulsen
Plus MANY MORE!
LIBRARY HOURS
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12-5
Wednesday 1-7
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday and Sunday - Closed
Services available at the Fort Kent Public Library
Wise Folks Kaffeeklatsch
Book Lover’s Club
Focus on Homeschooling
Large Print Books
Underground Used Book Store
Printing, copying and faxing
Free Wifi
Our Online Library Catalog
Public indoor STEAM space
Meeting room/C3NT3R
One-on-one technology help
Comics and Graphic Novels online
Online eBook and audiobook collection
If you have questions or comments, please respond to this email, call the library at 834-3048 or drop in and let us know how things are going. To make a donation, please visit our website, give us a call, or come visit and we’ll make arrangements.
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