Bremen Library Newsletter

July 2026

Dear Bremen Library Patrons,

Happy Summer! I’m not quite sure where June went, but here we are in July! Our first summer concert on the deck with No Spring Chickens was a great summer kick-off. The rain held off until folks were headed to their cars. Our next concert will feature Jud Caswell on July 9 at 5:30.

Hanging in our gallery this month is a display by the Bremen Conservation Commission, showing the top five invasive plants in Bremen. Be sure to check it out!

As the weather continues to be very warm, please remember that the library has a/c. You are welcome to come in during regular library hours to cool off. I have water available to keep you hydrated. I’ve got the local paper, magazines, plenty of reading material, and a puzzle out on the table upstairs. And, of course, I’d love the company!

Stay safe and be well!

Melissa Chase , Director (207) 529-5572 bremenlibrary.mchase@gmail.com

LIVE ANIMAL PROGRAM! SATURDAY JULY 18 9:30AM

Join us on Saturday, July 18 at 9:30 am on the deck for a live animal presentation with Sparks' Ark Animal Services. They have been loving animals for 30 years and have a private reserve where animals are rehabilitated. In the case of inclement or very hot weather, the presentation will be in the meeting room.

Free and open to the public!

This program was paid for by a Summer Reading Grant received from The Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

LIVE MUSIC ON THE DECK

COME LISTEN TO SOME LIVE MUSIC!

BRING A BLANKET OR CHAIR

THURS JULY 9 5:30 JUD CASWELL

THURS JULY 23 5:30 LAETITIA BRUNDAGE

THURS JULY 30 5:30 MOONTIDE

Concerts will be indoors if it’s raining (chairs provided/space will be limited)

CHILDREN’S SUMMER EVENTS

SUMMER READING PROGRAM JULY 1 THRU AUG 8

• JULY 1: SUMMER READING SIGN-UP BEGINS!
• DROP IN CRAFTS WEDNESDAYS IN JULY 10:30-NOON (JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) WE SUPPLY THE CRAFT, YOU SUPPLY THE CREATIVITY!
• FIRST FRIDAY STORYTIMES : FRIDAY JULY 3 AND AUGUST 7 : MIXED AGES STORYTIME WITH SOCIAL AND PLAYTIME FOR KIDS AND GROWNUPS AFTER
• SPARKS’ ARK LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATION SATURDAY, JULY 18 9:30-10:30
• SATURDAY AUGUST 8 10:30-11:30 SUMMER READING ENDS! COME JOIN THE PARTY AND GET YOUR CERTIFICATE AND ANY PRIZES YOU MAY HAVE WON!

Ongoing Programing

All ongoing programming is free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted

Monthly Book Club: August Selection (for Aug 6 ) is Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (multiple translations). Limited copies will be available at the desk to check out

Tech Help some Saturdays or Wednesdays 10-12 - Tech helper Caleb Pusey will answer your tech questions at the library (call the library for currents dates)

Knit & Stitch Group Thursdays 1-2:30 Bring your current fiber project and meet and support other like minded folks!

FIRST FRIDAY FUN Mixed ages storytime! July 3 and Aug 7 from 10:30-12

This mixed-ages storytime will take place on the first Friday of each month. We will start with some stories and songs, and then kids and their caregivers are welcome to stay and play and socialize together in the Big Room until noon. Registration is not necessary, but I’d appreciate a call if you plan to come!