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Whether or not it looks like it at the moment, spring is Marching towards us! We're looking forward to seeing more green - and we have some eco-friendly programming to get us in the spirit. Learn about the impact of fast fashion with ecomaine and refresh your wardrobe while being kind to the planet at our Community Clothing Swap! We're also offering opportunities to hear from local and noted historians, a puzzle tournament for kids, an extra MINERVA info session, and lots more. 🍀 |
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Author Event: Susan Graham |
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We are delighted to welcome local author Susan Graham on Saturday, March 14th from 10:30-11:30 AM as she presents a slide show and discusses her book, "Lost Fortunes Rocks: A Maine Summer Colony and the Fire of 1947". Join us for coffee and donuts as we explore the fascinating history of this local summer community and the devastating fire that destroyed much of it.
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Audrey Parker, "Die for Me," watercolor on Fabriano Cold Press, 8 x 12" |
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The Saco Museum is pleased to host Cultivating Creativity: Works by Art Educators, the Maine Art Education Association’s Winter/Spring 2026 member exhibition. This biennial exhibition showcases the artwork of emerging and veteran art educators from across the state of Maine, highlighting the creative practices that enrich arts education in our schools and communities.
The exhibit will run from February 7th to March 27th. |
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Virtual Dialogue with Dr. Alan Taylor |
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On Monday, March 30th at 7:00 PM, a consortium of York County Historical organizations including the Saco Museum will be hosting award-winning historian and author, Dr. Alan Taylor for a discussion on the American Revolution and its Maine connections. This program is free, and will be held on Zoom.
Dr. Taylor is the author of eleven books, with numerous awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes. After teaching collegiate courses in American colonial and Revolutionary history for forty years, he retired as the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Chair at the University of Virginia. Most recently, he was a featured historian on the documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns.
Please visit the Events Calendar on our website for more information and to register for this special event! |
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Beginning on March 17th, we will all need to begin using a 4-digit PIN number when logging into our online MINERVA accounts. This means you'll be prompted to enter your PIN when logging into your account to request items, renew books, or see what you currently have checked out to you. PIN numbers add security to your personal information and allows MINERVA to update their system regularly.
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The first time you log on after March 17th, you'll be prompted to create a 4-digit PIN code. Our staff will be able to reset your PIN if you lose or forget it, but we can't view it - so keep it safe! For now, you will not need a PIN to use Cloud Library for eBooks and audiobooks. Please contact us if you have any trouble creating or using your PIN number!
If you have lingering questions about MINERVA, the new PIN number requirement, or are having any trouble using your account, we are offering another MINERVA info session on Monday, March 16th from 2:00-4:00 PM and would be happy to help! |
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Refresh your wardrobe while helping the planet! Join us for our Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, March 21st from 9:30-12:30PM - it's an easy, affordable way to try new styles, give clothing a second life, and reduce waste. Donate clean, gently used clothing and swap it for something new-to-you!
For this event we welcome donations of washed, like-new clothing, shoes, and accessories for kids through adults.Please bring bagged donations to the Children’s Room from Monday, March 16th - Thursday, March 19th. Any leftover items will be distributed to local organizations after the swap ends.
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Swap Participation Guidelines:
Donate in advance: Receive a ticket for entry starting at 9:30 AM Donate on the day of the event: Entry and shopping begin at 10:30 AM No donation: Shopping begins at 11:30 AM Please visit our Events Calendar for more information. Interested in volunteering for this event? Volunteers receive early access to the swap - plus our gratitude! Click on the Volunteer button to sign up.
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Spring is coming! Get read by joining Saco Bay Garden Club on Thursday, March 5th at 6:00 PM as they welcome Jason Aucoin from Back Cove Flowers to speak about his flower farm. A SBGC meeting will follow the presentation.
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Financial Literacy Workshop |
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Whitney Blethen, Community Engagement Manager from University Credit Union, will join us on Wednesday, March 18th from 1:00-2:00PM for the last in her financial literacy workshop series, "Eat Well, Spend Less". This program will teach you how to plan and prepare affordable and nutritious meals on a budget. Whitney will review the benefits of prepping ahead, having fun while cooking, economical recipes, and how to keep your food budget on track!
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Just in time for spring training, this month's Monday Movie Matinee is the the classic A League of Their Own! Join us on Monday, March 30th at 12:15pm to see it on the big screen in the Deering Room. We'll provide lemonade - please feel free to bring a lunch or snack to enjoy while watching the movie on the big screen in the Deering Room.
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Fast Fashion with ecomaine |
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Fast fashion has transformed the way we buy, wear, and discard clothing - and it has become one of the largest drivers of textile waste worldwide. In the U.S. alone, 11.3 million tons of textiles are landfilled each year, representing 86% of discarded textiles and nearly 6% of the municipal solid waste stream. Unlike paper, glass, or metal, textiles are complex and difficult to recycle. Blended fabrics, chemical treatments, fast-changing trends, and the labor-intensive nature of sorting and processing all present significant challenges. In an engaging presentation with ecomaine on Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00 PM, explore the environmental impacts and drivers of fast fashion, the challenges of recycling textiles, and practical steps you can take to reduce clothing waste through smarter purchasing, reuse, and repair.
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Whether you love to cook, love to eat, or just want to spark your culinary curiosity, join our Cookbook Club! We meet monthly to discuss and try recipes from different cookbooks and build community. Our next meeting will be on Saturday, March 21st from 11:30AM-12:30PM.
The cookbook selection for March will be made at the February meeting and posted in the first week of March. Please visit the event listing on our Events Calendar to see the March selection when available and register! |
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Evening Storytime |
First Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm | Children's Room |
Join us for a cozy evening story time in the Children’s Room! Enjoy interactive read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities designed to engage young minds. Pajamas encouraged!
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Family Game Night |
Thursday, March 12th, 6:00-8:00 pm | Deering Room |
Play board games, puzzles, and enjoy pizza with new friends! Feel free to bring your own game or pick from our selection. All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Visit our full Events Calendar for more Programs |
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Sleuthing Fun: A FunJungle Mystery Party |
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On Wednesday, March 25th (an Early Release Day) from 2:00-3:30 PM, step into the world of FunJungle Zoo to solve a mysterious animal incident! Tweens will play as zoo characters, examine clues, ask questions, and work together to uncover what happened. Along the way, participants will learn fun animal facts, practice teamwork, and explore how responsible decisions help keep animals safe. Ages 10-14, registration required.
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Friends and families are invited to complete a jigsaw puzzle in a fun, friendly tournament on Thursday, March 26th from 6:00-7:30 PM! Teams of 3 - 4 players can show off their jigsaw puzzle skills. Each team will be assigned a table with a 500-piece puzzle to be opened when the tournament begins. The first team to finish their puzzle wins; if no one finishes, the winning team will be the one with the fewest number of puzzle pieces left. Snacks and refreshments will be served. Prizes for all! Ages 8+.
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Please note:
One team member should register the entire team (including themselves). Each team must have 3–4 members. Only one adult is allowed per team. Registration is required and limited to 8 teams total. Individuals who wish to participate on their own will be placed with a friendly, welcoming team of puzzlers. Please visit our Events Calendar for more information and to register! |
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New Releases Springing Up |
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Click on the book cover to be taken to its MINERVA listing, where you can request the book even before its release date, when possible!
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The News from Dublin |
Colm Tóibín |
Tóibín’s eleven stories are rich with the complexities of family dynamics, the haunting pull of the past, and the quiet revelations that define our lives. His characters, whether navigating the aftermath of war, or forbidden love, or the desires of a girl in Catalan, or the quiet struggles mundane life, are rendered with illuminating, unforgettable empathy and insight.
Releasing March 31. |
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Daughter of Egypt |
Marie Benedict |
In the 1920s, archeologist Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle made headlines around the world with the discovery of the treasure-filled tomb of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. But behind it all stood Lady Evelyn Herbert―daughter of Lord Carnarvon―whose daring spirit and relentless curiosity made the momentous find possible.
Releasing March 24. |
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A Far-Flung Life |
M.L. Stedman | When we do something that can’t be undone or mended, how do we go on living? How do we find our North Star when there is no right answer? A sweeping and epic story of a family, a tragedy, and the aftermath that reverberates for decades.
Releasing March 3. |
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Judy Blume: A Life |
Mark Oppenheimer | The highly anticipated biography of one of the world’s most treasured literary voices, showcasing a life as triumphant and inspiring as the stories she crafted.
Releasing March 10. |
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Coming Next Month: Repair Cafe |
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We're planning another Repair Cafe for Earth Month! If you have an item you'd like help with repairing or mending, let us know so that we can try to have the right experts on hand.
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The University of New England is looking for Saco residents interested in taking part in two collaging workshop sessions that will last between 2-3 hours. Each session will include a collaging activity about your experiences related to climate change and vision for the future accompanied by a reflective discussion about the art making. The workshops will be held on March 7 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, and March 10 from 5-7:30pm. Refreshments will be provided, and you will receive a $25 gift card for participating in each session. If you are interested, please fill out the survey below to register!
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We are planning to highlight local volunteer opportunities in a display during the month of April. If you are a local organization that welcomes volunteers and would like to be featured, please reach out to Brooke Palmer at bpalmer@dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.
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Unfortunately, our exterior Book Drop is no longer functional and we have to say goodbye. We are working on a replacement, but in the meantime please return all items inside the library. Thank you for your cooperation! |
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Mon: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tue: 9:30 am - 8 pm
Wed: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 8 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sun: Closed |
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Mon: Closed
Tue: noon - 4 pm
Wed: noon - 4 pm
Thu: noon - 8 pm
Fri: noon - 4 pm
Sat: 10 am - 4 pm
Sun: Closed |
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