LIBRARY NEWS
KEOKA ICE OUT ANNUAL FUND-RAISER
2025 KEOKA ICE OUT ANNUAL FUND-RAISER
50/50 Raffle Tickets available from Feb. 1- March 1 at the Library
$1. each or 6 for $5. Guess the date the Ice goes out on Keoka Lake.
DATE IS DETERMINED WHEN ALL ICE IS COMPLETELY GONE FROM THE LAKE.
From 1938 -1950, Ed and Irene Bean kept Ice Out statistics while living in the Waterford Library apartment. Dates were inscribed inside the garage door. This tradition continued until their daughter, Joan Fillebrown took over the job in the early 1970's.
The torch was officially passed to Charlie Tarbell in 2019, after being trained by Joan for several years.
Information is sent to the Department of Biological Services at the State University of NY for an ongoing study of Ice-Outs.
CONGRATULATIONS to Jo Lynne Johnson for correct guess of April 16th 2025.
Many thanks for donating your winnings back to the Library.
Congratulations to Ted Gerber
for winning guess of April 3, 2024
Congratulations to Nick Archer
for winning guess of April 4, 2023
Congratulations to Chris Brennan
for winning guess of April 10, 2022
Congratulations to John Pendergast
for winning guess of April 9, 2021
Congratulations to Maryanne Elliot
for winning guess of April 7, 2020
Congratulations to Ted Nixon
for winning guess of April 30, 2019
Congratulations to Tim Sawyer
for winning guess of April 26, 2018
Congratulations to Mary Anne Holme
for winning guess of April 28, 2017
Continued thanks to Tim Sawyer for making a display chart listing every Ice Out date since 1938. It is always on view at the library.
COMMUNITY TABLE and POLLINATING GARDEN
Take some time to linger in our pollinating garden where different flowering plants are blooming all the time.
There are three stone benches, plus excellent Wi-Fi reception.
Fresh vegetables from our backyard Sharing Table Garden are usually available in the library throughout the summer.
Many thanks to the volunteers who help with all the weeding, watering, and other upkeeping needs throughout the seasons.
Special thanks to our Volunteer Master Gardener for designing, planting, and maintaining this beautiful and functional space!
STORY TIME at the LIBRARY
MONTHLY STORYTIME.
Story Time is every FIRST Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Volunteers read books, followed by a fun related activity.
Super for the little ones, and their parents too.
We also have a small collection of LEGOS to enjoy.
SUMMER IN WATERFORD
Our local non-profit organizations and businesses spend the winter getting ready for the busy summer season.
Please take the time to visit, explore and enjoy.
A new Food Truck Park is next to the old Melby's in No. Waterford
Links to local businesses are on our COMMUNITY Page
www.keokalake.org www.bearmountainmusichall.org www.keokabeach.net www.bearmtninn.com www.papposepondcamping.com www.waterfordinne.com
Full list of programs and activities are found under
2025 COMMUNITY CALENDAR,
our Facebook page, and on the town website: www.waterfordme.org
Support Local, and see you here at the library too! .
STORYWALK at the LIBRARY
Our very first STORYWALK featured
"One Horse Farm" by Maine author Dahlov Ipcar.
This was located in our pollinating garden and also on display in North Waterford during the Waterford World's Fair.
The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT along with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.
Our StoryWalk made possible through a generous donation from the Shawn Pomerleau Youth Enrichment Fund.
Another STORY WALK will be replanted in 2025.
NEW HEAT PUMPS and AC INSTALLED
New Heat Pumps were installed in January 2023, made possible by an Association for Rural & Small Libraries Grant through a generous regional partner foundation. Additional funds from private donations. Total costs offset by EffiencyMaine rebates.
We are most grateful to everyone who contributed to this wonderful development.
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) builds strong communities through professional development and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries. ARSL recognizes the uniqueness of small and rural libraries and is committed to providing an environment that encourages excellence within this community of practice, supporting their goals of service and speaking on behalf of this important constituency. Since 1 in 3 public libraries in the U.S. serve a population of fewer than 2,500 people, there is a great opportunity to support these library professionals that are often overlooked. We believe in the value of rural and small libraries and strive to create resources and services that address national, state, and local priorities for libraries situated in rural communities.
HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT
Annual Waterford Community HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT at the Fairgrounds on October 31st.
Vehicles, please arrive to set up between 4-5 pm
Kids arrive to seek their treats between 5-6pm
Photo Booth is available to capture the moment.
The library gives out FREE Books and Beverages.
Clean-up of the grounds afterwards appreciated.
Many Thanks to the Waterford World's Fair for sharing this safe, fun, and accessible venue!
THANKS FOR MAKING THIS SPECIAL FOR OUR KIDS!
WATERFORD CHRISTMAS
Waterford Christmas is a joyful expression of community spirit as we join together yearly in our tiny village.
4PM: Congregational Church. Local 1st graders recite about what they love about the Christmas season.
4:30PM: All gather at the Town Common for the ceremonial Tree Lighting and singing of traditional Christmas carols.
5PM: Reception with Snacks, Storytelling, Live Music, and a visit with Santa at the Wilkins Community House. Each child can also choose new books to take home.
Jointly Sponsored by the Waterford Library Association and the Waterford Congregational Church