Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Naples Public Library!
 
PO Box 1717 * 940 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, Maine 04055
207/693-6841 (p) * 207/693-7098 (f)
http://www.naples.lib.me.us
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"Ice Out" will help fill our "pot-'o-gold!"
The Naples Public Library is hosting the first annual Naples Long Lake Ice Out Contest. This is a contest where you guess when the ice will go out on Long Lake. If you guess correctly, you win and the library wins! Click here to visit our website and get more details!

Take a Virtual Tour of Ireland!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.
Join John and Susan Bohill from the Black Bear Cafe for a presentation on their previous tours of Ireland and learn about their plans for a 2016 trip. Storm date is Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Turn your returnables into gold!

Don't forget you can make a simple donation to the library with your returnable bottles and cans. Stop in to pick up a Clynk bag at the library, fill it up, and take it to a Hannaford location as part of the CLYNK Bottle Return."
 

We continue to strike gold with our fantastic donors!
Thank you for your donations of all kinds! In this month's issue we'd like to feature some of our special donors: Kathleen Beecher & John Tingley, Joy & Bob Graham, Renee & Michael Linville and Dean & Mary Zeilon! These patrons all make annual donations to support the purchase of our park and museum passes. Kathleen & John purchase the Maine State Parks Pass, Joy & Bob donate the Children's Museum Pass, Renee & Michael donate the Portland Museum of Art Pass, and Dean & Mary donate the Maine Wildlife Park Pass. Ask us how you can help!

Gold or Chocolate?
Jim Miller will be hosting a class for children and families on how to make chocolate bunny lollipops on Tuesday, March 31 at 4 p.m. Participants are requested to sign up no later than Tuesday, March 24th so that supplies can be purchased.

Movies!

Join us on

Tuesday, March 10 from 4 to 5:45 p.m. for the children's movie: Big Hero 6 and

Tuesday, March 24 from 4 to 6:30 PM for the teen movie: The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies


That's an Easter Egg at the end of that rainbow!

Saturday, April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The Children's Floor will open at 10 a.m. Participants are invited to come between 9 and 10 a.m. to make a simple Easter basket in the Gathering Room before going upstairs to collect their 6 eggs.

 
It's not luck, it's your support! 
Thank you donors for our successful 2014 Annual Appeal.  We met our goal! Your support allows us to continue as a free library serving Naples and the surrounding communities. We can maintain our lovely facilities, offer an up-to-date collection, state-of-the-art technology and provide programs throughout the year for all ages. We are most appreciative of your continuing support of our efforts. The official annual appeal is over, but you can donate anytime, easily and safely online via PayPal by clicking here.


Website and eMail contact 

As always, remember there is more information available on the Naples Public Library website.  Please visit us there often as we update that site on a regular basis to keep you informed, or email Kate, Regina, or Christine with questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

 

Christine Powers
Naples Public Library, Director
Library Hours and Information
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Summer Hours:
We are open Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
from the Friday before the 4th of July to the Friday before Labor Day.

 

NPL Online Access
If you have not already had your account set up for online access, please contact us via email by clicking on the link below to learn how.
FOR MORE INFORMATION call us at 207/693-6841, or us by clicking here.  
 
About Naples Public Library
Founded in 1907, our library is located in the historic Locust House just north of the Naples causeway.  We offer an extensive collection of new and classic books, DVDs, and other media.  Desktops, laptops, and tablets are available for public use at no charge.  Or bring your own device as our free wi-fi extends throughout the library grounds.  Our staff members are available to help you with your information or resource requests. Come visit us!
Ongoing Adult Programs

Needlecraft Gathering
Every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The only thing this group needs is you! Please bring your favorite craft and join us.

Scrabble Group
Tuesday, March 10 & 24 at 7 p.m.

NPL Book Club
Wednesday, March 18, 2:00 p.m.

Mahjongg Group
Every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Technology Support
Every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. Please call ahead or email us to book your 30 minute time slot for one-to-one technology support.

Coming Soon

Constituent Service Outreach from Senator Angus King's Office

Check our website for an upcoming date in April for Senator King's Your Government Your Neighborhood visit to NPL.

 

Ancestry.com

We are looking at dates in April for another beginner's class using this powerful software.

 

 

Ongoing Kids Programs

PreSchool Storytime
Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Storytime with Music
Every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. 

Pajama Storytime
Every Thursday from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m.

Read to Bear, the Therapy Dog
Every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.

Read to Kendall, the Therapy Dog
The second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.

Lego Club for kids in grades K-3 
Second & fourth Thursday of each month 4:00 p.m.
 
MineCraft Club for kids in grade 4 or higher
Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
(Please note this club requires written parental approval.)