Bridgton Public Library

09/08/2026

This is a reminder that the Annual Meeting of the Corporation for the Bridgton Public Library will be held on Tuesday, September 15th at 5:30PM at 1 Church Street, Bridgton, Maine with an option to attend virtually. Please contact us at [email protected] or at (207) 647-2472 for more information.

09/05/2026

Last month, we were honored to receive a record gift from Bridgton's 4 on the Fourth Road Race as part of their incredible $112,000 give-back to the Bridgton community!

As the race celebrated its 50th year, it also celebrated what has made this event so special from the very beginning: community. This year, 2,536 runners and walkers registered, 2,296 crossed the finish line, and a record number of local sponsors helped make this year’s generosity possible.

Bridgton Public Library has been a principal recipient of the 4 on the Fourth’s generosity since the race began, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who continues to make that tradition possible.

To the runners, walkers, sponsors, volunteers, organizers, and everyone who helps make Bridgton's 4 on the Fourth happen each year — thank you. Your support reaches far beyond race day and helps strengthen the library and the broader Lakes Region community.

And a special thank you to Bill Graham and Bridgton's 4 on the Fourth team for continuing this wonderful tradition and for believing in the library for nearly five decades! We are so grateful to be part of this community, and we’re already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!

With many thanks to the Bridgton News for covering this story.
-Your Bridgton Public Library

09/04/2026

The Friends of BPL kindly invite you to our annual Fall Book Shed Used Book Sale!

Join us at the Bridgton Public Library Book Shed on Saturday, September 12th, from 10:00AM–1:00PM for our next used book sale! Fill a bag with books for just $5 and stock up on new-to-you favorites. Whether you're looking to squeeze in one more summer read before fall, looking for something new to add to your shelves, or simply enjoy the thrill of thrifting for a good selection of used books–there will be plenty to discover for everyone. Our Book Shed sales are a wonderful way to find affordable books while supporting your Bridgton Public library. Proceeds help us continue providing welcoming spaces, engaging programs, and the resources and services our community relies on. We’re grateful to everyone who donates books, shops our sales, and helps spread the word. So we hope you’ll stop by, fill a bag, and take home a few literary treasures of your own this month.

We’ll see you at the Book Shed, September 12th!
-Your Bridgton Public Library

09/03/2026

Grab your favorite pair of socks & tie your shoes—it's time for Storytime!

Join us this Friday at 10am for a fun-filled Storytime all about socks, shoes, and the adventures that happen when we get ready to explore the world around us.

We'll enjoy stories, songs, and a playful activity to celebrate stepping into a world that's all our own.

Storytime is free and open to young children and their caregivers. We hope you'll join us for a shoe-tapping good time!

09/02/2026

Hello, September!

A new month and a new school year are here, and we’re ready to welcome you back to BPL!

Whether you’re getting ready for kindergarten, homeschooling, helping with homework, or simply looking for something new to explore for the school year ahead, the library has resources for learners of all ages. Check out our Back-To-School resources all September long.

There’s plenty happening at the Library— including book clubs, storytimes, programs, our fall Book Shed Sale and the Annual Meeting of the Corporation. We hope you’ll make BPL part of your September routine.

What are you looking forward to at the library this September? A new book, a favorite program, or just a quiet place to work through your fall reading list? Let us know in the comments!

-Your Bridgton Public Library

08/29/2026

Welcome to Meet Your Librarians, this week say a special hello to Alicia!

If you’ve joined us for Storytime or one of our many children’s programs, chances are you’ve met the wonderful Alicia. A beloved part of the BPL team, Alicia is our Storytime extraordinaire and the creative force behind much of our programming for our youngest patrons.

Alicia loves being apart of our community—you’ll most often find her in the Children’s Room, where she brings stories and activities to life. She’s a longtime fan of Maurice Sendak and is always happy to recommend Louise Penny to our mystery-loving readers.

Outside the library, Alicia enjoys sewing, reading, hiking, and enjoying all that the lakes region has to offer. Inside the library, her favorite accessibility feature is the printer, where patrons can access support with all their printing needs!

Alicia also wants our patrons to know that our Young Adult programs have plenty to offer, so be sure to check out what’s happening for teens at BPL.

We’re so lucky to have Alicia helping make the library a welcoming, creative, and fun place for our littlest learners to explore. Be sure to ask her which children’s book character would make the best coworker the next time you see her!

08/28/2026

There’s more to keeping our collection in good shape than housing books!

Pictured here is a behind the scenes look at Grace's set up as she repairs a well-loved book that has seen better days. From loose pages and worn covers to small tears and other everyday wear and tear, book repair is one of those essential jobs that keeps our collection going strong for our patrons in what would otherwise be the final chapter of a beloved novel's life.

It may not be the most glamorous part of library work, but there’s something pretty satisfying about giving a book another chance to be read and loved another day!

Thank you to our team, and all our local librarians who take the time to repair these stories and give them new life for patrons to enjoy again and again!

08/27/2026

Swing on by for a wild Storytime adventure!

Join us this Friday at 10:00AM for a monkey-themed Storytime filled with silly stories, playful songs, and lots of imaginative fun.

We'll explore tales about curious monkeys, jungle adventures, and the joy of discovering something new. Little ones can bring their best monkey moves as we laugh, learn, and enjoy a morning of stories together.

Storytime is free and open to young children and their caregivers. We hope you'll join us for grand old time at the library this Friday.

See you then,
-Your Bridgton Public Library

08/26/2026

As summer slowly comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has supported Bridgton Public Library through donations, volunteering, attending programs, or simply using the library this season.

Your support helps provide free access to books, educational programs, technology, community events, and lifelong learning opportunities that enrich lives every day. While these warmer days, and our seasonal friends bid us farewell–our work here doesn't stop, there's still a number of ways to continue supporting your library for the months to come.

If you haven't had a chance to give, there's still time to make a difference. Every gift helps us continue serving Bridgton and our surrounding communities today and for generations to come.

Thank you for being part of the Bridgton Public Library story.

📚 Bridgton Public Library: Your community hub for lifelong learning! 🌟

08/25/2026

Tomorrow's the day!

Join us tomorrow morning, Tuesday, August 26, at 10:30AM, for an exciting Chewonki wildlife program at Bridgton Public Library.

Discover the fascinating differences and similarities between birds and mammals through hands-on activities, real animal specimens, and the chance to meet one of Chewonki's owls and a live, non-releasable mammal up close. It's a fun and engaging experience for curious minds of all ages!

If you haven't signed up yet, give us a call at (207) 647-2472 to join us,

We can't wait to see you soon,
-Your Bridgton Public Library