Friends of the Walker Memorial Library

11/04/2026

Looking for a great night at the theater? The Walker Memorial Library has you covered!

With your library card, you can now check out 2 FREE tickets to a performance of Rooted at Portland Stage!

Emery prefers plants to people and has built an online following by broadcasting her plant experiments from her treehouse. But when her unexpected internet fame brings a crowd of devoted fans to her backyard, her sister Hazel sees an opportunity.

Stop by the Walker Memorial Library circulation desk and ask about checking out your two free tickets. Enjoy the show!

Artistic Director Anita Stewart says, “I found myself laughing out loud the first time I read Rooted. From its pitch perfect sibling rivalries to its skewering of social media trends, […]

10/31/2026

Have Books to Share? Help Support the Friends of the Walker Memorial Library

The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library are collecting donations of children’s and young adult books in good condition or like-new condition

Have books your family has outgrown or are ready to pass along? Your donations will help support the Friends and their efforts to fund library programs, materials, special events, and other resources for our community.

Give your gently loved books a second life while helping support your library.

Have books you would like to donate? Please email [email protected]

10/28/2026

Thank you Friends for all that you do!

October 18-24, 2026 is the 21st annual National Friends of Libraries Week. We’d like to thank our dedicated Friends for all they do to make a difference for us every single day!

For over 40 years, the Friends of the Walker Memorial Library has supported and advocated for the library. The Friends purchase passes to local attractions for patrons to check out, purchase other items for the library, and host events throughout the year.

The Friends are always looking for new Friends. If you believe strong libraries create strong communities, then the Friends of the Walker Memorial Library is for you!

10/23/2026

Light Up Your Fall at the Walker Memorial Library!

Come to the Walker Memorial Library this Saturday, October 24, for Adult/Teen Craft: Fall Luminaries! Create a festive, decorated mason jar with an LED light to bring a warm autumn glow to your home!

Saturday, October 24
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Upstairs in the Historic Wing
Ages 12 and up

All supplies are provided, and the craft is FREE! Just bring your creativity. We look forward to crafting with you at the Walker Memorial Library!

Next Saturday (October 24th) we're having our Adult/Teen Craft: Fall Luminaries (LED light in a decorated mason jar)!
From 10:30am-12:30pm, make a festive light jar (or two) with us to take home. This craft will be held upstairs in our historic wing and is for ages 12 and up.

10/22/2026

Hanging out in the historic wing at the Walker Memorial Library

This Thursday, October 22nd, come hang out in the historic wing between 3-4:30pm! Read, do a puzzle, play a board game, knit, work, sit and chat with a friend, or just enjoy the beautiful space.
No food allowed. Drinks are allowed in covered containers. Children under 8 must be with an adult.

This Thursday, October 22nd, come hang out with us in our historic wing between 3-4:30pm! Read, do a puzzle, play a board game, knit, work, sit and chat with a friend, or just enjoy the beautiful space.

No food allowed. Drinks are allowed in covered containers. Children under 8 must be with an adult.

10/20/2026

Happy National Friends of Libraries Week!

A big thank-you to the Friends for all you do to support the Walker Memorial library! Your dedication and advocacy help keep the library a vibrant place for everyone.

Want to help make a difference? Join us this Thursday, October 22, from 5:30–6:30 PM at Walker Memorial Library on the second floor. All are welcome!

Come share your ideas and help us advocate for the library we love. Every voice makes a difference!

10/08/2026

It is banned book week. Let books be. Protect the freedom to read. Here is a list of 150 banned books. https://ala150.org/alas-anniversary-meets-a-critical-moment-for-the-right-to-read/

10/06/2026

Puzzle race anyone?

On Saturday, November 7th from 10:30am-12pm, we will be holding another Puzzle Race!

What is a puzzle race? Teams sign up and each team will get the same 500-piece puzzle. Everyone starts at the same time. The fastest group to finish wins a prize! If nobody finishes it by 12pm, the team with the fewest pieces left will win.

Registration is required. You do not have to have a Walker library card to sign up. Anyone is welcome! We recommend that you have a team of at least 3 people, and no more than 5 people due to space. Recommended for ages 12 - adult.

Signups run through the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 5th, or until all slots fill up. Please call us at 207-854-0630, stop by our circulation desk, or email Ms. Kate at [email protected] to sign up!

10/05/2026

Banned Books Week: Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.

Books open doors to new ideas, different perspectives, new worlds, and experiences beyond our own. During Banned Books Week, celebrate the freedom to read and the right of everyone to discover books that challenge, inspire, educate, and entertain.

Everyone should have the opportunity to find the books that speak to them. Libraries are places where curiosity is welcomed, questions are encouraged, and readers can explore a wide variety of voices and viewpoints.

Let books be books. Let readers choose. Protect the freedom to read.

Stop by the Walker Memorial Library, browse the shelves, and celebrate your freedom to read!