Bremen Library Newsletter

APRIL 2026

Dear Bremen Library Patrons,

No foolin’ - it’s April already!! The birds have been greeting me with their songs each morning, and I am anxious to get on with some outdoor things! We are making some plans for sprucing up here at our little library, both inside and out. We’ve got some new bookshelves being constructed so I can expand our large print collection. There is some landscaping planned so that our outdoor space is more usable. I’ve gotten word that a local Eagle Scout candidate may want to tackle some storywalk posts to incorporate into that updated landscape! I’ve got 2 Thursday evening concerts scheduled for the summer so far, and some other fun talks and events in the works! Follow our social media on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and as always, I can be reached by phone, email, or “live and in person” here at the library with any questions!

Stay safe and be well!

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

The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins

Thursday April 30 at 5:30 pm

Join us as we host Frances Perkins Center Programs Coordinator Mary Reid for a presentation on the life and legacy of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve on a presidential cabinet. A champion of workers' rights and safety, Frances Perkins was Secretary of Labor for the entirety of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidency, from 1933 to 1945. She was the architect of countless New Deal programs and policies, including Social Security, unemployment insurance, the minimum wage, and bans on child labor. Frances Perkins' ancestral homestead in Newcastle, which she owned from 1927 to 1965, became a national monument in 2024. The Frances Perkins Center is now the official philanthropic partner to the Frances Perkins National Monument. This program is free and open to the public.

APRIL ART OF THE MONTH

“HAZEL AND ME”

FEATURING ELIZABETH AND HAZEL PALMER

We are pleased to once again be hosting Elizabeth Palmer as our April Artist of the Month.

An opening reception will be held on Thursday, April 2 from 4:30 -6:30.

Palmer’s show this year is called “Hazel and Me” and features not only her work, but that of her 9 year old granddaughter Hazel as well.

The exhibit can be enjoyed throughout the month of April during regular library hours

Ongoing Programing

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

Monthly Book Club: April’s book is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, with a discussion date of April 2. May’s selection (for May7) is The Real All Americans by Sally JenkinsCopies will be available at the desk to check out

Tech Help alternate Saturdays 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! April 3 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!