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Library Closed

Friday, November 27th

Library Closed

Maker Mondays!

Monday, November 30th at 3:30 pm

Maker Mondays!

Join us every Monday for science, technology, engineering, and art programming! Best for elementary aged children. FMI: contact Stacy at stomassone@baileylibrary.org.

Tech Help

Tuesday, December 1st at 2:30 pm

Tech Help

Need help using a computer, iPad, or phone, or accessing any library digital resources? Stop by the library every Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30pm for some Tech Help! This is a drop-in event, so there may be some waiting involved. For more information, please email us at reference@baileylibrary.org.

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Tuesday, December 1st at 3:30 pm

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, come to the library and play video games with friends in the Harrington room! We’ll have some laptops available for gaming as well as a couple of Nintendo Switches hooked up to some BIG screens. This weekly program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Free Yoga Night

Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00 pm

Free Yoga Night

Join us every Tuesday for yoga in the King Event Room. No sign up needed, we provide mats and props. Please note: the library closes during this program, so other services will be unavailable. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Writers Group

Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00 pm

Writers Group

Join our Writers Group! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month to encourage and inspire each other on our writing journeys. Please register in advance by contacting Liz Sienko at esienko@gmail.com.

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Wednesday, December 2nd at 10:30 am

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Join Ms. Jenn for an interactive story time, including songs, movement, and crafts! Every Wednesday in our King Event Room downstairs at the Bailey Library. In the summer, we meet at Norcross Point if the weather is good. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Junior Chess Club

Wednesday, December 2nd at 3:30 pm

Junior Chess Club

Chess enthusiasts 1st grade and up, come join other kings, queens, knights, and rooks in a friendly chess club every week in the Bailey Public Library King Event room. There will be lessons and tips and tricks, but also those who wish to just drop in and play are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call (207) 377-8673 or email mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesday, December 2nd at 3:30 pm

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesdays after school, come join us in the Harrington room to go toe to toe with friends in our weekly friendly Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) club! Learn the basics of the game and have fun entering into battle against other trainers. Don’t have your own battle deck? Don’t worry, we’ve got a bunch! In fact, we encourage you to use ours so everyone can be on equal footing. This program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, December 2nd at 4:30 pm

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Love strategy, spells, and epic battles? Join us for Magic: The Gathering – the classic collectible card game where creatures clash, spells fly, and every deck tells a story. Whether you’re a veteran planeswalker or just picking up your first deck, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your own deck or use one of ours! We’ll be playing Standard games and casual “all cards welcome” matches. Come hang out, meet fellow players, and enjoy the magic! FMI: email Cass at crandle@baileylibrary.org.

Friends of Bailey Public Library Meeting

Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm

Friends of Bailey Public Library Meeting

Friends members are invited to the Friends of Bailey Public Library business meeting every 1st Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Hosted in the King Event Room. FMI: contact Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Ukulele

Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm

Bailey Ukulele

Put the hum in your strum! Join the “Bailey Ukulele” group on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own music stand! Ukuleles available for lending at the Adult Circulation Desk. No meeting on the 5th Thursday of the month. FMI: Contact Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Trivia Night!

Friday, December 4th at 6:00 pm

Bailey Trivia Night!

Join us for Bailey Trivia Night with Nick Perry every 1st Friday of the month! Event will be held in the King Event Room of the Bailey Library. Bring your own beverages. Snacks will be provided. FMI: Contact Nick at nperry@baileylibrary.org.

Pie & Mini Book Sale!

Saturday, December 5th at 9:00 am

Pie & Mini Book Sale!

Like pie? The Friends have been busy baking for Bailey! Come early for our best selection – our pies sell out fast! Also browse our mini book sale, with prices ranges from $0.25 to $2.00. All proceeds benefit the library! Event runs from 9am – 1pm. For more information, please email Joanne at jlebrun148@gmail.com.

Winter Open House!

Saturday, December 5th at 9:00 am

Winter Open House!

Please join us for our 42nd annual Winter Open House! We will have special events all day long before we suit up and get ready to march in the Town’s holiday parade at 3pm.

  • 9am – 1pm: Friends of the Library Pie Sale – All proceeds benefit the library!
  • 9am – 1pm: Friends of the Library Mini Book Sale – All proceeds benefit the library
  • 10:30am: Live music from Bailey Slow Jam
  • 1pm: Live music from the Winthrop Handbell Ringers

For more information about the Open House, please email Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org. For more information about the Pie & Mini Book Sale, please email Joanne at jlebrun148@gmail.com.

Maker Mondays!

Monday, December 7th at 3:30 pm

Maker Mondays!

Join us every Monday for science, technology, engineering, and art programming! Best for elementary aged children. FMI: contact Stacy at stomassone@baileylibrary.org.

Tech Help

Tuesday, December 8th at 2:30 pm

Tech Help

Need help using a computer, iPad, or phone, or accessing any library digital resources? Stop by the library every Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30pm for some Tech Help! This is a drop-in event, so there may be some waiting involved. For more information, please email us at reference@baileylibrary.org.

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Tuesday, December 8th at 3:30 pm

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, come to the library and play video games with friends in the Harrington room! We’ll have some laptops available for gaming as well as a couple of Nintendo Switches hooked up to some BIG screens. This weekly program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Free Yoga Night

Tuesday, December 8th at 6:00 pm

Free Yoga Night

Join us every Tuesday for yoga in the King Event Room. No sign up needed, we provide mats and props. Please note: the library closes during this program, so other services will be unavailable. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Wednesday, December 9th at 10:30 am

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Join Ms. Jenn for an interactive story time, including songs, movement, and crafts! Every Wednesday in our King Event Room downstairs at the Bailey Library. In the summer, we meet at Norcross Point if the weather is good. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Junior Chess Club

Wednesday, December 9th at 3:30 pm

Junior Chess Club

Chess enthusiasts 1st grade and up, come join other kings, queens, knights, and rooks in a friendly chess club every week in the Bailey Public Library King Event room. There will be lessons and tips and tricks, but also those who wish to just drop in and play are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call (207) 377-8673 or email mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesday, December 9th at 3:30 pm

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesdays after school, come join us in the Harrington room to go toe to toe with friends in our weekly friendly Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) club! Learn the basics of the game and have fun entering into battle against other trainers. Don’t have your own battle deck? Don’t worry, we’ve got a bunch! In fact, we encourage you to use ours so everyone can be on equal footing. This program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, December 9th at 4:30 pm

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Love strategy, spells, and epic battles? Join us for Magic: The Gathering – the classic collectible card game where creatures clash, spells fly, and every deck tells a story. Whether you’re a veteran planeswalker or just picking up your first deck, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your own deck or use one of ours! We’ll be playing Standard games and casual “all cards welcome” matches. Come hang out, meet fellow players, and enjoy the magic! FMI: email Cass at crandle@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Ukulele

Thursday, December 10th at 5:30 pm

Bailey Ukulele

Put the hum in your strum! Join the “Bailey Ukulele” group on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own music stand! Ukuleles available for lending at the Adult Circulation Desk. No meeting on the 5th Thursday of the month. FMI: Contact Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Fright Club!

Saturday, December 12th at 1:00 pm

Bailey Fright Club!

For the month of December, Bailey Fright Club will meet on the 2nd Saturday. We will return to the 1st Saturday of the month in January. Looking for a spooky new reading group? Join Bailey Fright Club, Bailey Library’s new horror book club. Starting in January, we’ll meet on the first Saturday of each month to discuss a chilling new read, from timeless classics to terrifying new releases. If you’re interested in joining or want more information, email Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

The Bookey Readings

Saturday, December 12th at 1:00 pm

The Bookey Readings

The Bookey Readings poetry series that originally started at the Harlow Gallery in Hallowell over 25 years ago! The event features local and renowned poets and musicians every 2nd Saturday of the month in a warm and welcoming reading room. On some months, the event also includes an open mic portion. FMI: contact Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Maker Mondays!

Monday, December 14th at 3:30 pm

Maker Mondays!

Join us every Monday for science, technology, engineering, and art programming! Best for elementary aged children. FMI: contact Stacy at stomassone@baileylibrary.org.

Trustee Meeting

Monday, December 14th at 6:00 pm

Trustee Meeting

Bailey Library Board of Trustees meets every 2nd Monday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Open to the public. Immediately followed by the Winthrop Library Foundation monthly meeting. Email rfortin@baileylibrary.org to attend via Zoom.

Tech Help

Tuesday, December 15th at 2:30 pm

Tech Help

Need help using a computer, iPad, or phone, or accessing any library digital resources? Stop by the library every Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30pm for some Tech Help! This is a drop-in event, so there may be some waiting involved. For more information, please email us at reference@baileylibrary.org.

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Tuesday, December 15th at 3:30 pm

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, come to the library and play video games with friends in the Harrington room! We’ll have some laptops available for gaming as well as a couple of Nintendo Switches hooked up to some BIG screens. This weekly program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Free Yoga Night

Tuesday, December 15th at 6:00 pm

Free Yoga Night

Join us every Tuesday for yoga in the King Event Room. No sign up needed, we provide mats and props. Please note: the library closes during this program, so other services will be unavailable. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Writers Group

Tuesday, December 15th at 6:00 pm

Writers Group

Join our Writers Group! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month to encourage and inspire each other on our writing journeys. Please register in advance by contacting Liz Sienko at esienko@gmail.com.

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Wednesday, December 16th at 10:30 am

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Join Ms. Jenn for an interactive story time, including songs, movement, and crafts! Every Wednesday in our King Event Room downstairs at the Bailey Library. In the summer, we meet at Norcross Point if the weather is good. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Junior Chess Club

Wednesday, December 16th at 3:30 pm

Junior Chess Club

Chess enthusiasts 1st grade and up, come join other kings, queens, knights, and rooks in a friendly chess club every week in the Bailey Public Library King Event room. There will be lessons and tips and tricks, but also those who wish to just drop in and play are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call (207) 377-8673 or email mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesday, December 16th at 3:30 pm

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesdays after school, come join us in the Harrington room to go toe to toe with friends in our weekly friendly Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) club! Learn the basics of the game and have fun entering into battle against other trainers. Don’t have your own battle deck? Don’t worry, we’ve got a bunch! In fact, we encourage you to use ours so everyone can be on equal footing. This program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, December 16th at 4:30 pm

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Love strategy, spells, and epic battles? Join us for Magic: The Gathering – the classic collectible card game where creatures clash, spells fly, and every deck tells a story. Whether you’re a veteran planeswalker or just picking up your first deck, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your own deck or use one of ours! We’ll be playing Standard games and casual “all cards welcome” matches. Come hang out, meet fellow players, and enjoy the magic! FMI: email Cass at crandle@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Ukulele

Thursday, December 17th at 5:30 pm

Bailey Ukulele

Put the hum in your strum! Join the “Bailey Ukulele” group on Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own music stand! Ukuleles available for lending at the Adult Circulation Desk. No meeting on the 5th Thursday of the month. FMI: Contact Michael at mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Title Waves Book Club

Friday, December 18th at 1:00 pm

Bailey Title Waves Book Club

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 mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Bailey Slow Jam

Saturday, December 19th at 10:30 am

Bailey Slow Jam

Join us on the 3rd Saturday each month for our Bailey Acoustic “Slooow” Jam Group. FMI or to get sheet music, contact volunteer Joanne Lebrun at jlebrun148@gmail.com.

Crooked House Book Club

Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 pm

Crooked House Book Club

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.

Maker Mondays!

Monday, December 21st at 3:30 pm

Maker Mondays!

Join us every Monday for science, technology, engineering, and art programming! Best for elementary aged children. FMI: contact Stacy at stomassone@baileylibrary.org.

Tech Help

Tuesday, December 22nd at 2:30 pm

Tech Help

Need help using a computer, iPad, or phone, or accessing any library digital resources? Stop by the library every Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30pm for some Tech Help! This is a drop-in event, so there may be some waiting involved. For more information, please email us at reference@baileylibrary.org.

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Tuesday, December 22nd at 3:30 pm

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, come to the library and play video games with friends in the Harrington room! We’ll have some laptops available for gaming as well as a couple of Nintendo Switches hooked up to some BIG screens. This weekly program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Free Yoga Night

Tuesday, December 22nd at 6:00 pm

Free Yoga Night

Join us every Tuesday for yoga in the King Event Room. No sign up needed, we provide mats and props. Please note: the library closes during this program, so other services will be unavailable. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Wednesday, December 23rd at 10:30 am

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Join Ms. Jenn for an interactive story time, including songs, movement, and crafts! Every Wednesday in our King Event Room downstairs at the Bailey Library. In the summer, we meet at Norcross Point if the weather is good. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Junior Chess Club

Wednesday, December 23rd at 3:30 pm

Junior Chess Club

Chess enthusiasts 1st grade and up, come join other kings, queens, knights, and rooks in a friendly chess club every week in the Bailey Public Library King Event room. There will be lessons and tips and tricks, but also those who wish to just drop in and play are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call (207) 377-8673 or email mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesday, December 23rd at 3:30 pm

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesdays after school, come join us in the Harrington room to go toe to toe with friends in our weekly friendly Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) club! Learn the basics of the game and have fun entering into battle against other trainers. Don’t have your own battle deck? Don’t worry, we’ve got a bunch! In fact, we encourage you to use ours so everyone can be on equal footing. This program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, December 23rd at 4:30 pm

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Love strategy, spells, and epic battles? Join us for Magic: The Gathering – the classic collectible card game where creatures clash, spells fly, and every deck tells a story. Whether you’re a veteran planeswalker or just picking up your first deck, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your own deck or use one of ours! We’ll be playing Standard games and casual “all cards welcome” matches. Come hang out, meet fellow players, and enjoy the magic! FMI: email Cass at crandle@baileylibrary.org.

Library Closed

Thursday, December 24th

Library Closed

Library Closed

Friday, December 25th

Library Closed

Maker Mondays!

Monday, December 28th at 3:30 pm

Maker Mondays!

Join us every Monday for science, technology, engineering, and art programming! Best for elementary aged children. FMI: contact Stacy at stomassone@baileylibrary.org.

Tech Help

Tuesday, December 29th at 2:30 pm

Tech Help

Need help using a computer, iPad, or phone, or accessing any library digital resources? Stop by the library every Tuesday from 2:30 – 4:30pm for some Tech Help! This is a drop-in event, so there may be some waiting involved. For more information, please email us at reference@baileylibrary.org.

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Tuesday, December 29th at 3:30 pm

Video Game Club (Teens & Tweens)

Every Tuesday at 3:30pm, come to the library and play video games with friends in the Harrington room! We’ll have some laptops available for gaming as well as a couple of Nintendo Switches hooked up to some BIG screens. This weekly program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Free Yoga Night

Tuesday, December 29th at 6:00 pm

Free Yoga Night

Join us every Tuesday for yoga in the King Event Room. No sign up needed, we provide mats and props. Please note: the library closes during this program, so other services will be unavailable. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Wednesday, December 30th at 10:30 am

Storytime with Ms. Jenn!

Join Ms. Jenn for an interactive story time, including songs, movement, and crafts! Every Wednesday in our King Event Room downstairs at the Bailey Library. In the summer, we meet at Norcross Point if the weather is good. FMI: contact Carrie at cyoung@baileylibrary.org.

Junior Chess Club

Wednesday, December 30th at 3:30 pm

Junior Chess Club

Chess enthusiasts 1st grade and up, come join other kings, queens, knights, and rooks in a friendly chess club every week in the Bailey Public Library King Event room. There will be lessons and tips and tricks, but also those who wish to just drop in and play are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call (207) 377-8673 or email mstanley@baileylibrary.org.

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesday, December 30th at 3:30 pm

Pokemon Club (Teens and Tweens)

Wednesdays after school, come join us in the Harrington room to go toe to toe with friends in our weekly friendly Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) club! Learn the basics of the game and have fun entering into battle against other trainers. Don’t have your own battle deck? Don’t worry, we’ve got a bunch! In fact, we encourage you to use ours so everyone can be on equal footing. This program is meant for teens and tweens age 10 and up. For more information, email rhagelin@baileylibrary.org.

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, December 30th at 4:30 pm

Adult Magic: the Gathering Club

Love strategy, spells, and epic battles? Join us for Magic: The Gathering – the classic collectible card game where creatures clash, spells fly, and every deck tells a story. Whether you’re a veteran planeswalker or just picking up your first deck, there’s a seat at the table for you. Bring your own deck or use one of ours! We’ll be playing Standard games and casual “all cards welcome” matches. Come hang out, meet fellow players, and enjoy the magic! FMI: email Cass at crandle@baileylibrary.org.

Library Closed

Thursday, December 31st

Library Closed

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The Bailey Library will be closed tomorrow, January 26. We will reopen Tuesday for our normal business hours, 10am-6pm.Winter Storm Warnings have been posted for Sunday Afternoon into late Monday as a strong cross country system ends as a coastal storm in Northern New England. The biggest impact will be to travel, so if you must be on the road give yourself ample time to reach your destination. ...

The Bailey Library will be closed tomorrow, January 26. We will reopen Tuesday for our normal business hours, 10am-6pm.

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