Dear Bremen Library Patrons,

As the year comes to a close, I wish to thank all of you for the amazing community support this little library receives. Our annual wreath sale was once again a great success! Thanks to the generosity of those who bought wreaths, the library was able to completely sell out of 500 wreaths!

There is a mailbox for Santa at the library this year! I have some letter forms you can fill out and leave for Santa, or you can bring your own from home. I have been one of his Special Helpers for a very long time, and while I can’t promise he will be able to grant all wishes, I can make sure that he gets the letters! And if you make sure your address is in your letter, you may even get a note back!

No matter how you choose to celebrate, I wish all of you a very joyous holiday season. I hope that 2026 is a year of good fortune, good health and good cheer!

Stay safe and be well!

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

The Last Minute Holiday Sale

Friday Dec 12th 10-5; Saturday Dec 13 10-5; Sunday Dec 14th 10-3

In the Meeting Room Gallery

Pick up those “last minute” gifts from an array of local artisans!

Paper Moon Jewelry Wool from Bountiful Shades Fabric Bags by Carol Hoagland

Metal work by Hilary Olson Pottery by Peter Jones Baskets by Kathryn Lasselle

Jewelry by Tenley Seiders Air Plants by Linda Poirier Fabric Designs by Betsey Leighton

Baked goods from Brick House Baked

Ongoing Programing

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

Monthly Book Club: Thursday Dec 4 @2:30 : Highland Christmas by M.C. Beaton. January’s selection is A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline. Copies will be available to borrow at the desk for the January 8 discussion (meeting time will be changing in November through the winter months to 2:30)

Tech Help 10-12 : rotating schedule- call library for details - Tech helper Caleb Pusey will answer your tech questions at the library

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! December 5 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!