Programming
Programming
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Book Club
Book Club
The Hollis Center Public Library Book Club meets on the second Wednesday evening of each month from 5:30-7:00pm. The Book Club reads a selection of member-nominated literature of all genres. The Book Club is run by Jocelyn W. Gallagher, and enjoys a robust membership of over a dozen regular attendees from all walks of life.
All community members are welcome to join the book club. You must be a member of the library to join. To start your library membership, and/or join the Book Club, simply email our Librarian (director@holliscenterpubliclibrary.org).
All Book Club members will be added to our emailing list. You can pick up your copy of the next month's reading anytime before our meeting at the library.
Attention Members: Seeking Nominations for 2025 Book Club Readings
Attention Members: Seeking Nominations for 2025 Book Club Readings
Please help us expand our library book club's reading list by sharing your recommendations via the Google Form below.
Guidelines:
To make recommendations, you should be an active member of the Book Club. You are considered an active member if you have attended at least one meeting in the last calendar year.
Make as many recommendations as you like! We will strive to have at least one recommendation from every member selected for the upcoming year.
Recommendations should meet most of the following guidelines: under 400 pages, published at least one year ago, and ideally in our catalog (or easily obtained by the library using MaineCat)
If you are looking for ideas of things for us to read, check out book club lists like the NY Times annual book list, NPR's list, Read with Jenna's list, or Oprah's Book Club.
Adult + Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Adult + Teen Summer Reading Challenge
Looking for a fun way to stay engaged and inspired this summer? Join our Adult Summer Reading Challenge, open to teens and adults (14+)!
Pick up a Bingo card at the Hollis Center Public Library starting June 1st and complete a variety of reading and library-related tasks—like reading a book in a new genre, attending a library event, or tackling a puzzle. For each completed square, a librarian will stamp your card.
Each Bingo (a full row, column, or diagonal) earns you one entry into our Grand Prize Drawing on September 1st, featuring gift certificates to local businesses!
It’s a great way to explore new stories, support your library, and have some summer fun. Stop in, grab your card, and get reading!
Children's Summer Reading Program -
"Level UP at your Library!"
Children's Summer Reading Program -
"Level UP at your Library!"
This summer, we are all about puzzles and games! Join Hollis Center Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, "Level UP at Your Library"!
Reading and game playing are ways for you to unwind, regroup, de-stress and recharge your battery. We’ll have fun focusing on games, puzzles, teamwork and sharing.
The program runs from June 30th until August 18th.
The program is simple-read books, play games and contests and attend events to earn prizes. You will be given a reading tracker when you enroll.
Ready to play? Sign-up on the sheet at the check-out desk!
Questions?
Call the library at 207-929-3911
Email director@holliscenterpubliclibrary.org
Text Ms. Nancy at 207-712-1211
Here are the program highlights:
Here are the program highlights:
-Weekly Monday story and craft time starting at 10 AM and ending around 11:30. A small snack is provided. Our schedule follows below.
-Create your own Minecraft character, who will stay at the library for the summer. Each week you can earn more blocks to build up your character’s world. You can take it home at the end of the program.
-Weekly Guessing Game Contests. Guess how many items are in the container on the checkout desk for a weekly prize. Winners will be drawn on Mondays.
-Game and Puzzle swap. There will be a supply of used games and puzzles for patrons to borrow and play. Feel free to add to the collection.
-New Game and Puzzle donations. We always like to have a community service built into our program. Please consider donating new games and puzzles for us to donate to a local charity.
-Visit our Candyland Story Walk outside the library!
Hollis Center Public Library 2025 Summer Reading schedule:
Hollis Center Public Library 2025 Summer Reading schedule:
June 30 - Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller. Create your own doughnut and enjoy ring toss games.
July 7 - Big Truck Little Island by Chris Van Dusen. See how teamwork can solve problems.
July 14 - Portland Stage Company will do a reading and hold workshops. Pre-registration requested.* The workshop will not be applicable to very young children.
July 21 - Sherlock Chick and the Case of the Night Noises by Robert Quackenbush. Help us solve a mystery!
July 28 - Rhyme Crime by Jon Burgerman. Plan to have fun with comically bad poetry.
August 4 - Mario movie viewing (down in our newly renovated basement!) with fun and games.
August 11 - No Pirates Allowed! Said Library Lou by Rhonda Gowler Greene. Treasure hunt to follow.
August 18 - FINAL EVENT AT RIVERS EDGE FARM. More details to follow. Pre-registration requested.*
*Pre-registration is easy. Please provide adult’s name, phone number, email/text address and name and ages of kids.
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