Update:  by popular demand, this program will continue in January, after taking a break for December.

Who:  Anyone. Any age.

What:  Chess. Learn. Teach. Practice. Play.

Where:  Searsmont Town Library & Community Building.

When:  Saturdays 9-10am beginning in October.

Why?  Chess is a great tool for:

• concentration

• thinking ahead

• considering variables

• mental flexibility

• insight

• and learning how to lose with grace

 

This community program is offered for free.

 

The library currently owns 4 chess sets. If you bring your own, that is great too!

 

Games will not be timed, unless individuals wish to bring their own clock and agree upon its use.

 

An effort will be made to match players against opponents of similar experience, but it will be helpful for beginners to start playing against more experienced opponents to help facilitate learning the game.

 

Registration is required so that we have an idea of our total numbers.

Please email:  name, age, and experience level *beginner (doesn't really know the rules), **intermediate (knows the rules), ***experienced (has played many games).

searsmont.town.library@gmail.com

 

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Dear Students & Families in Morrill, Belmont & Searsmont,

 

 

The after-school music program is being offered by Searsmont Town Library again in 2025.

There are a few changes this year: classes will be a twice a week commitment for five weeks.

Ukulele class will be held at the Ames School and percussion class at the Searsmont Town Library.

 

Who: Students in grades 2-3 and 4-5

 

What: Small group music classes with professional musicians.

Grade 2-3 hand drums & percussion with Jeff Densmore.

Grade 4-5 ukulele with Ethan Tischler.

 

Where: Ames School (ukulele) & Searsmont Town Library (percussion).

 

When: January 14 – February 13, 2025.

Ukulele class (grades 4-5) on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:20pm

Percussion class (grades 2-3) on Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:20pm

 

How much: Free.

 

Really, how much?! Really, free! Instruments will be available to borrow (for free with signed agreement) from Searsmont Town Library. Funding for music teachers is made possible by Belfast Flying Shoes and the Friends of Searsmont Library.

 

How can I get my child in this program: Space is limited and only committed students (and parents!) need apply. Complete the brief application, and return to class or directly to the library by Friday January 10. You will be contacted if your child is accepted.

 

 

The TTMP is a cooperative effort between Searsmont Town Library and Belfast Flying Shoes and is made possible by BFS and the Friends of Searsmont Library.

 

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Searsmont Town Library

presents

 

Tuesday Morning Gentle Yoga

Searsmont Community Hall

Now starting at 9am

Class led by

Janneke Zaadstra, RYT200

 

Free. Bring your own mat

*Yoga classes break for December and return the first week of January

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The Searsmont Town Library Book Group meets next on Sat. Jan 25 (10am) in the library to discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz.  New members welcome all year round!  If you are interested in joining the group, please contact the library director at searsmont.town.library@gmail.com   This year's group will meet on Saturdays at 10am in the library. 

 

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The library has purchased a State Park Pass for use by patrons with a accounts in good standing.  This pass covers up to a 17-person vehicle for entrance to Maine State Parks and Historic Sites*.

• 3-day checkout limit
• Cannot be renewed
• Cannot be reserved
• Cannot be returned to
• book drop
• If lost, the full replacement of $105 will be charged.

 -Day use only (no overnight stays).
-Not for use at State Park campgrounds

*Not accepted at:  Acadia National Park, Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Baxter State Park, Maine Wildlife Park, Peacock Beach, Penobscot Narrows Observatory, Penobscot River Corridor, Scarborough Beach, Songo Lock, Swan Island.

 

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...Not just for summer!

Our perennial children's reading challenge. Pick up a form at the library, read 15 titles, return your completed form to the library and choose a book from the display to add to your own personal library!

 

 

 

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Searsmont Town Library is teaming up with Maine Job Link Career Center to offer free consultations for job seekers. See the flyer above. Make an appointment with Marie and meet at the library to make use of our space and resources.

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The Searsmont Town Library Board of Trustees is responsible for adopting policies governing the operation of the library, securing library funding and assisting in budget preparation, hiring and supervising the Librarian, and reporting to town officials and the community

 

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P.O. Box 56, Searsmont,  ME  04973
207-342-5549

searsmont.town.library@gmail.com