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Our May Programs
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                                           (All events listed under the EVENT tab under HOME.)
                              Click here to download a copy of our current Schedule of Events
  • Weekly story times Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for 0-2, 2-5 and older - for times see event page under "Home". 
  • Breathe - Writer's Group - Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm - Do you enjoying writing stories, poems or prose? Want to learn to be better? Come share what you are working on with writer Wendy Koenig and other writers. All ages welcome!
  • Dungeons & Dragons @ the library - May 2nd, 16th & 30th, 3:30-7pm- No experience necessary. Materials provided. Ages 11+ Everyone welcome!
  • Beginner Microsoft Word Class – 3 Class Series - May 11th & May 18th, 2-5pm – Come learn the basics of Microsoft Word. This is a 3-part class, 3 Saturdays in a row. The pace is slower to help you assimilate the information and put your new knowledge to practical work! In each session you will work through web-based presentations, videos and hands-on exercises. Class is FREE but limited to 9 people using the library’s computers. You may use your own devise w/Microsoft Word installed. Registration is REQUIRED. Call, message via Facebook or stop by to sign up.
  • Betty's Book Club May 8th, 3-4pm – This book club meets once a month and is open to new members. The May book is "The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (and their Muses)". Pick up a copy at the library!
  • Hand Crafts Club @ The Library with Vicky Larabee - May 9th & 23rd, 5:30-7pm – Join this group of lovely ladies for some uninterrupted knitting, crochet, tatting, etc. Every other Thursday. If you want to learn -  come! Vicky has the hooks, needles and yarn to get your started. Free for all ages/levels.
  • Cookies & Coloring - May 10th, 4:30-5:30pm - Color yourself relaxed with us! Join us for cookies & coloring in our stress-free zone. Coloring pages, colored pencils, pens & coolies provided. Ages 12 & up (Tween, Teen & Adult)
  • 2nd Saturday Craft Club - May 11th,  10:30-11:30am - **This is our LAST Saturday until fall**   Come enjoy some child-led crafting at your library! Tables will be set up for coloring, painting, crafting, play dough, with one guided craft each month. Children can do one or all projects. Fun and free for all ages! Parental supervision required for little crafters.​
  • Kittens & Kids - May 20th, 3:30-4:30pm - Come learn all about cats & kittens from Miss Norma of Halfway Home Pet Rescue! Miss Norma will tell us all about rescuing and caring for kitties. There will be stories, activities and everyone can spend time petting the kittens!
  • Civil Discourse Club - May 20th, 5:30-6:30pm – Join our newest club at CPL! This discussion club focuses on a single issue or topic every month. Educate yourself then come share your view with others. The topic for May is, "Is socialism a better economic system than capitalism?"
  • Middle/Early High School Book Club (4th-10th grade) - May 22nd, 4:00-5:00pm – This book club is open to all middle schoolers and early high schoolers. This month’s selection is “The Bronze Bow” by Elizabeth George Speare. The library has books available for checkout – come discuss your thoughts about this book!
  • Classics Book Club - May 30th, 4:30-5:30pm – Join our newest book club here at CPL, the Classics Book Club! Each month we read a different classic book, some we like, some we don't, but boy do we have a lively discussion time! The May book is, "Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens. The library has copies available for checkout.
We envision our library as a place where we can learn, share knowledge, collaborate, and enrich lives.
Our mission is to welcome, promote, and encourage our community to grow through learning and be empowered through knowledge. We strive to provide the necessary resources to strengthen and support education and lifelong learning opportunities. We believe it is important to uphold the public's right to know by providing equal access to information which reflects all points of view. Lastly, we will work hard to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere to individuals and families.

Library Staff

Hope Shafer, Director
​librarydirector@cariboumaine.org

​Erin Albers, Children's Librarian
LIza Guerrette, Library Assistant & Inter-Library Loans
Mary Anderson, Library Assistant & Accounts Payable
Kim Ezzy, Library Assistant & Cataloger
M. Pat Karpen, Library Assistant, Cataloger & Displays

Library Archivist: Wendy Bossie
ACGS Genealogist/Archivist, Brenda Bourgoine

Location

Caribou Public Library • 30 High Street • Caribou, Maine 04736
Tel. 207-493-4214  •  librarydirector@cariboumaine.org

Library Hours

Summer hours start on Memorial Day weekend
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur 10-7  |  Friday 10-6 | Closed Sat. & Sun.

Winter hours start on the first Saturday after Labor Day
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur  10-7
Friday 10-6 |  Saturday 10-2 | Closed Sunday

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