Book Groups

We offer a variety of book groups for adults, and everyone is welcome to join, even if you don’t have a Bailey Library card. Please note that book requests through our interlibrary loan lending program are available to Bailey cardholders only. If you don’t have a a Bailey card, your local library will be happy to request a copy of the book.

Title Waves

Join us on the third Friday of every month for a lively discussion with the Title Waves book club. Each month we choose a recent notable fiction title to read and discuss. For more information including this month’s title and to sign up to participate, please email adult librarian Michael Stanley at reference@baileylibrary.org.

April Book / “Tell me everything” by Elizabeth Strout

May book / “The glass eel” by J.J. Viertel

June book / "The gulf of lions" by Caitlin Shetterly

Bailey Fright Club

Looking for a spooky reading group? Join our Bailey Fright Club, Bailey Library’s horror book club. We meet on the first Saturday of each month to discuss a chilling read, ranging from timeless classics to modern horror favorites. If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, email Michael at reference@baileylibrary.org.

May book / “The Shining” by Stephen King

June book / “The eyes are the best part” by Monika Kim

July book / “The picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde

Crooked House

Join us on the third Saturday of each month for a social hour with Shane Billings dissecting the work of Agatha Christie, the bestselling novelist of all time. Each month a different specific work of the Queen of Mystery will be picked for the group to read and then discuss. Email sbillings@baileylibrary.org for more information.

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Bailey Public Library

3 hours ago

The Bailey Library in Winthrop is in need of a part-time Adult Services Technician to work in our busy lakeside library.

In this position, we look to you to help create a welcoming, positive, and engaging library experience for library members of all backgrounds and interests. In this role, you are often the first point of connection at the Adult Services Desk, providing friendly, knowledgeable service and helping members access the full range of library resources. You support the work of the Adult Services Team by assisting with daily operations, maintaining accurate patron records, and responding to questions in person, by phone, and online. You take pride in connecting members with materials and information through strong readers' advisory, technology assistance, and thoughtful conversation. Your approachable style, attention to detail, and comfort with library technology help create an environment where patrons feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to explore, learn, and return.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, please visit:
www.maine.gov/msl/libs/jobdisplay.shtml?id=13346762 ...