The Cemetery of Untold Stories is about an author who buries the books she never finished in a cemetery she created. The stories are based on actual people whose paths had crossed over the years and they whisper their stories to a woman who is a caretaker of the graves. In addition to being incredible […]
It may be cold, but we don’t mind! It’s the perfect weather to cozy up under a blanket and read something good. Here’s what PFL staff have keeping them company in the snow. 84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff Arcadia by Lauren Groff The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez Economix: How and […]
This year, PFL is participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a long-standing citizen science initiative that invites you to record the birds you see in your backyard, or chosen location, for a few days and then upload your findings to help scientists gather data about bird populations. It’s fun and helps contribute to the […]
A spare and eerie — and eerily peaceful — Austrian novel from the 1960s about a woman who wakes one day to discover herself seemingly the last human alive on earth, encased within the bounds of a glasslike wall that has come down overnight to separate her from a suddenly deadened world. The Wall cycles […]
We are so excited to announce that beginning February 1 we will be offering passes to the Chocolate Church Arts Center as part of our Museum and Parks passes collection! Just like with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or the Maritime Museum, you will soon be able to check out ticket passes to the Chocolate […]
February 3-April 9 by appointment only. Get help with your taxes from Tax-Aide volunteers. This program is open to all, regardless of age or income. Appointments open Monday, January 26. No appointments available on Feb 10. To make an appointment call 207-443-5141 x1555 and leave a message with the following information: Your name Your phone number Your […]
Another year has ended, another year in which I drafted a miles-long list of the new books I hoped to read and then failed spectacularly to read more than a meager handful of them. As meager handfuls go, though, it was thoroughly satisfying. Below are my favorite nonfiction releases of 2025, in no particular order. […]
One winner and one honorable mention will be named in each of the following categories: Grades 6-9: Short Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry Grades 10-12: Short Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry Adults: Short Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry Short Fiction includes any style, genre, or content, including short stories and novel excerpts up to 1500 words. No fan […]
