Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library

Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library The mission of the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library is to provide quality materials and services in a comfortable, open environment.

We strive to enhance lifelong learning and personal growth while fostering a community connection.

May today, and June so soon?? With the end of school just around the corner, be sure to make the library part of your Su...
05/29/2026

May today, and June so soon?? With the end of school just around the corner, be sure to make the library part of your Summer plans!

Noted events:
6/19 - The library will be CLOSED in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen as usual on Monday, June 22nd at 9AM. Have a safe long-weekend!
6/24 - LEGO GROUP begins! Come stretch your skills and imagination for a building challenge and an afternoon of fun! Running 12:30PM-1:30PM in the children's library, for ages 7+.
6/25 - LEGO GROUP continues! Come stretch your skills and imagination for a building challenge and an afternoon of fun! Running 12:30PM-1:30PM in the children's library, for ages 7+.
6/30 - Presque Isle Fire Department joins us at 11AM for a special Paramedic Storytime!

Recurring events: Storytimes will change to MONDAYS and WEDNESDAY at 1PM beginning Monday, June 15th - children of all ages are welcome! Writers group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Book club will meet on the 6th to discuss "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans. Summer hours begin this month; the Library will be closed on Saturdays.

THIS SATURDAY, May 23rd at 12:30PM - Please welcome award-winning author Amy Safford for a presentation about the histor...
05/21/2026

THIS SATURDAY, May 23rd at 12:30PM - Please welcome award-winning author Amy Safford for a presentation about the history of the Dead River Valley!

From Benedict Arnold's epic expedition through the valley in 1775 to the flooding by the power company in 1950, the history of the valley in the shadow of Mount Bigelow holds the story of a birth of a nation 250 years ago.

Meet the author and learn about the Goode Vibrations novel series. Copies available for sale by author. This event is FREE and open to the public.

TONIGHT at 6PM - Follow the continuation of our lecture series in the City of Presque Isle's Celebrating America 1776-20...
05/11/2026

TONIGHT at 6PM - Follow the continuation of our lecture series in the City of Presque Isle's Celebrating America 1776-2026. Tonight's lecture hosted by Kim Smith of the Presque Isle Historical Society will focus on Lydia Darragh, spy of the Revolutionary War.

THIS THURSDAY at 5:30PM - Come learn about Ranked Choice Voting with the Maine Department of the Secretary of State! Thi...
05/11/2026

THIS THURSDAY at 5:30PM - Come learn about Ranked Choice Voting with the Maine Department of the Secretary of State! This non-partisan, all-ages event is a perfect opportunity to learn how your vote works in elections much like next month's primaries. We'll see you then!

BEGINNING JUNE 1ST we will transition to our Summer Hours!Summer Hours will run through the months of June, July, and Au...
05/11/2026

BEGINNING JUNE 1ST we will transition to our Summer Hours!

Summer Hours will run through the months of June, July, and August and consist of the following:
-Monday through Thursday, 9AM to 7PM
-Friday, 9AM to 5:30PM
-Saturday & Sunday, CLOSED

If you're reading that thinking, "so everything's the same except you're closed on Saturdays?" - that's correct! Due to staffing constraints, this schedule allows us to put more energy into our summer programming as it coincides with the lessened foot traffic we see during Summer weekends. We thank you for understanding, and our Saturdays will return the week of September 1st!

SATURDAY, May 23rd at 12:30PM - Please welcome award-winning author Amy Safford for a presentation about the history of ...
05/08/2026

SATURDAY, May 23rd at 12:30PM - Please welcome award-winning author Amy Safford for a presentation about the history of the Dead River Valley! From benedict Arnold's epic expedition through the valley in 1775 to the flooding by the power company in 1950, the history of the valley in the shadow of Mount Bigelow holds the story of a birth of a nation 250 years ago.

Meet the author and learn about the Goode Vibrations novel series. Copies available for sale by author. This event is FREE and open to the public.

Don't forget NEXT MONDAY at 6PM- continuing our bimonthly lecture series, stop by for a presentation from Presque Isle H...
05/07/2026

Don't forget NEXT MONDAY at 6PM- continuing our bimonthly lecture series, stop by for a presentation from Presque Isle Historical Society's Kim Smith in her series on Women of the American Revolution. This Monday's presentation will feature Lydia Darragh, Spy of the Revolutionary War.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

NEXT WEEK - On Saturday, May 16th at 11AM meet Thornton Academy athletic administrator Gary Stevens and WGME Sports Dire...
05/07/2026

NEXT WEEK - On Saturday, May 16th at 11AM meet Thornton Academy athletic administrator Gary Stevens and WGME Sports Director Dave Eid for "Stolen Seasons": a presentation on the setbacks and changes brought on to sports and athletes across the state throughout and in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meet the authors and hear first hand accounts from across the state about lives changed at every level in the years since. Copies will be available for sale by the authors. This event is FREE and open to the public.

This THURSDAY, MAY 7th at 5:30PM - we have a new patron-led program starting up!Welcome to Needing Friends! Needing Frie...
05/04/2026

This THURSDAY, MAY 7th at 5:30PM - we have a new patron-led program starting up!
Welcome to Needing Friends! Needing Friends is a new adult-based social hour designed around connecting people who want to meet more people. No registration required, just an open mind for anybody looking for a few more friends. With luck, meetups can grow enough to go beyond the structure of a usual event!

A little bit late out the gate, but May is here in full force! With all that beautiful sunshine on the way, be sure to s...
05/04/2026

A little bit late out the gate, but May is here in full force! With all that beautiful sunshine on the way, be sure to stop by the library while you're out enjoying the day!

Noted events:
🧶5/1 - Author Karen Toothaker joins us for a special Friday Storytime complete with a workshop on how to make your own No-Sew Ragdoll!
🎨5/1 - Opening reception for our new art show as part of First Friday Art Night will run 5PM to 7PM. This month's show is the fourth installment of our UMPI Art Department Alumni series, featuring Kati Christoffel '14, Amanda Giberson ‘24, Rolf Olsen ‘76, and Rhea Côté Robbins ‘82
🎉5/7 - A new patron-led program begins this Thursday called "Needing Friends"! Needing Friends is a meetup designed for folks looking to meet more people and make social connections - adults of all ages and backgrounds are welcome!
🇺🇸5/11 - The Presque Isle Historical Society joins us for a continuation of our bimonthly Semiquincentennial lecture series! This month's lecture will focus on "Lydia Darragh, American Spy."
🗳️5/14 - The Maine Department of the Secretary of State will be joining at 5:30PM us to host a Mock Election! This all ages, non-partisan event will teach about Ranked Choice Voting and how you can make your voice heard in anticipation of next month's primaries.
🏈5/16 - Author Gary Stevens joins us at 12PM for a presentation on his and co-author David Eid's book "Stolen Seasons: How Maine Sports Survived the COVID-19 Pandemic".
🧠5/18 to 5/22 - MindBloom Learning returns for a very special week of afterschool programming! Call the Children's Library to register and provide your tshirt size, and we'll see you at 3:30 every day.
🐻5/23 - Award-winning Maine author Amy Safford joins us at 12:30PM for an event surrounding her latest book: "Good Vibrations of the Wresting Place."
🎆5/25 - The library will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday, May 26th at 9AM. Have a safe long-weekend!

Recurring events: Storytimes are Wednesdays at 1PM and Fridays at 11AM - children of all ages are welcome! Writers group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month. Book club will meet on the 6th to discuss "The Poppy Fields" by Nikki Erlick. Crown of Maine Quilters will meet on Saturday the 9th this month.

Address

39 2nd Street
Presque Isle, ME
04769

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12077642571

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