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The #ReadtoME Challenge is Here!

In its 8th consecutive year, the Maine Department of Education is sponsoring the Read to ME Challenge. The challenge is a month-long public awareness campaign held during February across the state…

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The Power of Wordless Picture Books

Thank you to Lindsay Varnum, Youth Services Librarian at The Orono Public Library in Orono, ME for this celebration of wordless picture books. To spice up my storytimes, I occasionally…

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Join the 2022 Read to ME Challenge

The 2022 Read to ME Challenge is a month-long public awareness campaign to promote childhood literacy in Maine. It’s held annually during February and is brought to you by the…

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You’ve Been Challenged to #ReadtoME

The Read to ME Challenge is a month-long public awareness campaign to promote childhood literacy in Maine held annually during the month of February. What is the Read to ME Challenge? The Read…

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Take Your Child to the Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library Day celebrations take place in February– a great opportunity to check out your local, public library with your child. Take your child to the library is…

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