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                                           (All events listed under the EVENT tab under HOME.)
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  • 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!
  • Aroostook County Collector's Club - April 4th, 5:30-7pm - Do you collect anything? Coins? Stamps? Pebbles? Books? Toys? Sports Cards? Come join like-minded collectors and share your passion!
  • Dungeons & Dragons @ the library - April 4th & 18th, 3:30-7pm- No experience necessary. Materials provided. Ages 13+ Everyone welcome!
  • Internet Safety Computer Workshop - April 5th, 3:30-5:30pm – Come learn tips and strategies to safely use the internet – to keep your information private, to keep you and your kids safe from hackers, predators and cyberbullies!
  • Advanced Excel Workshop – 3 class series - April 6th, 13th & 20th 3-6pm – This advanced Excel class is designed for those already familiar with Excel but are wanting to “up their game”. The class will start with a basic refresher, then delve deeper into formulas, functions, data use/sorting/filtering, charts/tables, Pivot Tables, What-if Analysis and more! Class is limited to 9 people using the library’s computers. If you have your own laptop/tablet, you are welcome to use it! Registration is REQUIRED. Call the library, message via Facebook or stop in to register.
  • Poetry Workshop - April 9th, 5:30-6:30pm – Join author & poet Wendy Koenig for a short workshop covering many of the basics, including simile, metaphor, rhyme, enjambment and more! 
  • Betty's Book Club April 10th, 3-4pm – This book club meets once a month and is open to new members. The April book is “The Number One Chinese Restaurant” by Lilian Li. Pick up a copy at the library!
  • Hand Crafts Club @ The Library with Vicky Larabee - April 11th & 25th, Library 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.
  • POP Pilates - April 13th, 20th & 27th, 9-10am - Join instructor Ashley for an hour of exercising fun! POP Pilates is low impact exercises combined with music and much laughter! Downstairs in the Caribou Room before the library opens. First class is FREE then $8/class or a 10-class card is $58.
  • 2nd Saturday Craft Club - April 13th,  10:30-11:30am - 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.
  • Pokemon Go Club - April 13th & 20th,, 12-1pm & 12-2pm – Strategy Meetings – Learn new strategies for playing Pokemon Go by yourself and in the new tournaments. Strategy meetings are the 2nd Saturday 12-2pm, tournaments are the 3rd Saturday every month, 12-2pm.
  • Poetry Slam - April 16th, 5:30-6:30pm – Join us for our 2nd annual Poetry Slam! Bring a poem you wrote or just one you enjoy! You can attend the Poetry Workshop on the 9th, then share with us. Refreshments will be served.
  • Model Train Day - April 19th, 11am-4pm – Come see trains of all sizes in different layouts. Try your hand at running an engine! One day ONLY!
  • Civil Discourse Club - April 22nd, 4:30-5:30pm – 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 April is “Aung San Suu Ky - Myanmar - what happened?”
  • Bugs & Butterflied STEM Program - April 24th, 3-4:30pm – Explore the world of bugs and butterflies with games and activities designed for fun and learning! Ages 6-13. Class is open to 20 children. Registration is REQUIRED.
  • Middle/Early High School Book Club (4th-10th grade) - April 24th, 4:30-5:30pm – This book club is open to all middle schoolers and early high schoolers. This month’s selection is “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien. The library has books available for checkout – come discuss your thoughts about this epic book!
  • Self-Employment Workshop - April 25th, 2-4pm – Join Karin Petrin, from New Ventures Maine, to learn the ins and outs of being self-employed. This one-session workshop will help you decide if self-employment is the right choice for you. The class covers the pros and cons of owning your own business, the steps needed for start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and the many resources available to help you succeed.
  • Classics Book Club - April 26th, 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 April book is “To Kill A Mocking Bird” by Harper Lee. The library has copies available for checkout.
  • Beginner Microsoft Word Class – 3 Class Series - April 27th, May 4th & May 11th, 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.
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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