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November is here and we're so excited to welcome you to the 2025 Festival of Trees, beginning at the end of the month! But first, we have several great programs in the coming weeks including a fascinating event with local author Elizabeth DeWolfe, who will be discussing her new book. We're also hosting a food drive to benefit a organization battling food insecurity in our area - please consider bringing an item to donate when you next visit us!
If you are still looking for a chance to get involved with this year's Festival of Trees, we would love your help. Please contact Brooke Palmer at bpalmer@dyersaco.org for more information. |
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Author Talk: Elizabeth DeWolfe
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Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 6:30 PM as we welcome author Elizabeth DeWolfe to discuss her new book, "Alias Agnes: The Notorious Tale of a Gilded Age Spy".
Dr. DeWolfe is a Professor of History at the University of New England and she will present on her book's stirring tale of secrecy, betrayal, ambition, jilted love, and the many barriers - political, financial, legal - faced by women in nineteenth century America.
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We couldn't be more excited to share the 2025 Festival of Trees with you, opening on Friday, November 28th!
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Online registration is now open for the popular Tea With Mrs. Claus event, taking place on Saturday, December 6th. There are two seatings available, at 12:00PM and 1:30PM. The event includes a story read by Mrs. Claus, a craft to complete, hot cocoa and cookies, and a special keepsake for each child to take home. There is no charge for this event, but registration is required as space is limited. Please visit our events calendar and click on one of the seatings to reserve your spot.
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Tickets are now available for our Festival of Trees Preview Tea and Preview Gala, taking place on Saturday, November 22nd!
The Preview Tea will begin at 1:00PM. For $25, guests will receive 5 raffle tickets, beverages and refreshments, and enjoy light live music.
The Preview Gala will be held at 6:30PM. For $25, guests will receive 5 raffle tickets, a drink ticket, refreshments, and there may be a silent auction for a few special items.
These events give you the chance to be the first to see the enchanting display of holiday trees, and are wonderful ways to support the work of Dyer Library/Saco Museum while enjoying a fun, festive atmosphere with your friends and community members. Please visit the link below to purchase tickets. We look forward to kicking off the holiday season with you! |
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This month we’ll be hosting a food drive to benefit Youth Full Maine, an organization that combats food insecurity in York County. Beginning this Saturday, November 1st, please drop off donations in the main Circulation area and Children’s Room at Dyer Library – please note the list of most needed items! We’ll collect until Saturday, November 15th.
Youth Full Maine has a particular focus on students and youth, managing food pantries and backpack programs in many Pre-K through Grade 12 schools in Southern Maine, as well as offering free food distributions in several nearby locations every month. Please visit www.youthfullme.org to see the next upcoming distribution dates and locations.
We know our patrons are generous and passionate about community – let’s make sure our friends and neighbors have what they need this November! |
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New Park Pass: Historic New England |
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Dyer Library/Saco Museum cardholders can now enjoy free passes to Historic New England! Each pass is good for free tour admission for two adults and their children and grandchildren under eighteen. Please visit here for a list of Historic New England properties. Each property has its own hours dates of opening and closing – some are open year-round although many are open from June to October. Some properties may recommend advance tickets.
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Join us for a special book club hosted by Melissa Milem with Southern Maine Agency on Aging. Using novels as a starting point, we'll meet to discuss the books and connect with others on topics related to aging, caregiving, and everything in between.
On Tuesday, November 4th from 1:00-2:00 PM we'll be discussing Your Second Life Begins When You Realize You Only Have One by Raphaelle Giordano. This novel tells the story of a woman's journey full of surprising escapades, creative capers, and deep meaning, as she sets out to transform her life and realize her dreams one step at a time. Need help getting a copy of the book? Please let us know and we'll order one for you!
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Our Monday Movie Matinee Series continues on Monday, November 24th at 12:15pm with the Thanksgiving classic, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! 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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Family Fire Safety Storytime |
Saturday, November 22nd, 10:30 am | Deering Room |
With Delani Goeben, Firefighter/Paramedic and Community Risk Reduction & Public Education Coordinator, Saco Fire Department. Firefighters are our Friends! Join Delani for stories, rhymes, and a fun, fire-safety–themed craft. We’ll also have a snack to enjoy! All are welcome—please register on our Events Calendar so we can prepare supplies. |
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Early Release Day Movies |
Early Release Wednesdays (Saco Schools) - Nov. 5th & Nov. 19th 12:30-2:30 PM |
Deering Room | We offer after-school programs on Early Release Wednesdays, beginning with a Movie Afternoon on November 5th!! |
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When you visit the Library this November, take a moment to decorate a leaf and add your message to our Thankfulness Art Project! Help us create a beautiful display celebrating gratitude. You can stop by the Children’s Room to participate or print a leaf template at home and bring your creation in to add to our collection.
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Templates are available on our website! |
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Botanical Jewelry and Vertical Gardening
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Join Saco Bay Garden Club on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 PM to hear from Kristina TenEyck, Constant Gardener, with a presentation about Botanical Jewelry and Vertical Gardening. Open to the public.
A SBGC meeting will follow the presentation. |
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November Releases to Curl Up With |
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Click on the book cover to be taken to it's MINERVA listing, where you can request the book even before it's release date!
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The Look |
Michelle Obama |
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 photographs, including never-before-seen images, The Look is a stunning journey through Michelle Obama’s style evolution, in her own words for the first time.Michelle Obama explores the joy and the purpose of fashion and beauty and how—when wielded with grace and care—they can uplift and affirm the values one holds most dear.
Releasing November 4. |
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The King's Ransom |
Janet Evanovich |
Gabriela Rose, recovery agent extraordinaire, can find just about anything. Too bad she can’t seem to lose her gorgeous-but-infuriating ex-husband Rafer Jones. And now he needs her help. His cousin, Harley, is in trouble…big trouble. Gabriela knows what she must do: travel around the world with Rafer to find the missing works of art, keep Harley out of jail, and save both his skin and his bank. She’ll encounter corruption, threats, murder, mysterious dark forces behind a global conspiracy to destroy the world’s wealth, and a nefarious villain who will stop at nothing to bring the world to the brink of ruin.
Releasing November 11. |
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Exit Strategy |
Lee Child and Andrew Child | Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. The page-turning new Jack Reacher thriller.
Releasing November 11. |
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Coming Next Month: Festival of Trees |
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The 2025 Festival of Trees will open to the public on Friday, November 28th and run through Sunday, December 28th, with the Preview Gala and Tea taking place on Saturday, November 22nd. Please visit the Festival of Trees page on our website for more information on special events and extended hours!
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Closing Announcements |
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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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