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October 2025 |
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It's October and we hope you are in the mood for something spooky! We've got fun scares galore with events for all ages, from Halloween-themed storytimes to a matinee showing of a classic thriller. Our Fall Fundraiser "Spooky Scavenge" is perfect for anyone who loves exploring old buildings, solving puzzles, or has wondered if Dyer Library is home to a ghost or two. It promises to be a hair-raising good time - read on for more information!
Work is already underway on this year's Festival of Trees, which will open at the end of November. There are lots of ways to get involved and volunteer, so please don't be shy! Our volunteer coordinator is Brooke Palmer and she would love to hear from you at bpalmer@dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. |
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Have you ever wondered if Dyer Library was haunted? Dreamed of being stuck in the library after hours? Join us on Friday, October 17th to find out! We are hosting a creepy scavenger hunt from 6:00 - 8:00 PM to test your brains and bravery. Your ticket grants you entrance, pizza, a brew of your choice, and the chance to roam the library by flashlight – if you dare! Too spooky for kids, this event is 21+!
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If you would prefer to pay by cash or check, please visit the circulation desk
during normal library hours. Thank you! |
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Festival of Trees - Call for Volunteers!
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Festival of Trees Season is coming right up! As always, we rely on dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to make this special community event a success. There are many opportunities to get involved, from sourcing raffle prizes (or creating raffle baskets) to decorating trees and buildings - there's a volunteer opportunity to fit any availability! For more information and to sign up, please click below.
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Are you interested in decorating a fabulous tree for the Festival of Trees, but don't know where to start? Our master designers Theresa and Amy are hosting a Tree Design 101 workshop in the Deering Room on Thursday, October 9th at 6PM. They will share their approach to designing an awe-inspiring tree, from planning the theme to finding the decorations and pulling it all together! Interested participants may sign up to decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees this December. |
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This year Saco Main Street's Pumpkin Harvest Festival is going to be right in our backyard at CK Burns School on Sunday, October 19th from 11:00AM - 3:00PM! We're so happy to be in the center of all the action. Stop by our table to say hi, sign up for a library card, or listen to an outdoor storytime!
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Beginning this month, we are delighted to add a new weekly program to our youth rotation: Open Play Cafe!
Drop in for playtime and connection on Mondays from 10:30 AM - noon. Kids can explore toys, play stations, and activities that spark imagination, literacy, and social skills. While the children play, adults can chat and connect. Occasionally, a childhood development specialist will join us to offer guidance on parenting topics. We hope you'll join us! |
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Herb Growing and Preservation
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Join Saco Bay Garden Club on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00-7:30 PM to learn all about Herb Growing and Preservation with a presentation by Aly Robillard of Robillard's Garden Center. Open to the public.
A SBGC meeting will follow the presentation. |
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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, October 7th from 1:00-2:00 PM we'll be discussing The Life Impossible by Matt Haig. This novel blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and personal growth, exploring themes of hope, healing, and the beauty of life's mysteries. Need help getting a copy of the book? Please let us know and we'll order one for you!
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Get into the spooky spirit by enjoying a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds! We'll be showing the classic film on Monday, September 27th at 12:15pm on the big screen in the Deering Room. We'll provide lemonade - please bring a lunch to enjoy while watching the movie!
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Halloween Storytime & Parade |
Thursday, October 30th, 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Deering Room |
Join us for a special Halloween themed storytime! Children (and parents) are encouraged to dress in costume. Storytime will be followed by a parade where children can collect candy at each service desk in the library! |
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Create Your Own Frankentoy |
Thursday, October 30th, 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Deering Room |
Ages 5+ and up - we'll be using hot glue! Two parts broken toy, one part super glue, and five parts spookiness. That's the recipe for creating a Frankentoy. Find some broken toys and bring them back to life by splicing them together to form something just a little bit scary! |
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Early Release Day Programs |
Early Release Wednesdays (Saco Schools)12:30-2:30 PM | Deering Room |
We offer after-school programs on Early Release Wednesdays, beginning with a Movie Afternoon on October 1st! |
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Our Craft & Art Supply Swap in February was such a big success, we're holding another one! During the week of October 20th - 25th, bring in craft supplies to our main Circulation area, where we'll have a table for perusing and trading. It's the perfect way to take your neglected art supplies or materials for a project you're no longer interested in and trade them for something new to you!
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Hannaford Community Bag Fundraiser
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We are delighted to be selected as the Hannaford Community Bag Program partner for this month! This means that Dyer Library/Saco Museum will receive $1 for each $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of October 2025 at the Saco Hannaford, located at 532 Main Street, Saco. It's a great way to contribute to your community!
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October Releases by Big Names |
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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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Remain |
Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan |
A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection. A story about the power of transcendent emotion, Remain asks us all: can love set us free not only from our greatest sorrows, but even from the boundaries of life and death?
Releasing October 14. |
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Nobody's Girl |
Virginia Roberts Giuffre |
The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. But her story has never been told in full, in her own words—until now. Equal parts intimate and fierce, it is a remarkable narrative of fortitude in the face of depravity and despair.
Releasing October 21. |
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The Widow |
John Grisham |
#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham is the acclaimed master of the legal thriller. Now, he’s back with his first-ever whodunit, even more suspenseful than his courtroom dramas, as a small-time lawyer accused of murder races to find the real killer to clear his name.
Releasing October 21. |
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Gone Before Goodbye |
Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben |
An unforgettable suspense novel that combines the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben. Gone Before Goodbye is the story of a woman trapped in a deadly conspiracy - where uncovering the truth could cost her everything.
Releasing October 14. |
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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 November 29th, 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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