Bass Harbor Memorial Library

Celebrate our community with books!

Bass Harbor Memorial Library
89 Bernard Road, PO Box 99
Bernard, Maine 04612

Voice & Fax (207) 244-3798

Call for Artists: Ruth Moore Days Exhibit

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During the month of July, the Bass Harbor Memorial Library will once again host our annual celebration of Tremont’s own Ruth Moore. Traditionally, we have put out a call to artists to take part in our month-long show, creating work based on a theme.

This year, the library is honored to have on loan a small collection of framed original book covers and posters from Ruth Moore’s original publications. In keeping with this theme, we are welcoming artwork that reimagines, recreates, or reinterprets the cover art on any of her books. Artwork is due by July 1, with the show running from July 5-28. A reception will be held the week of July 18. Please call the library at 207-244-3798 if you have any questions.


Please register for the show HERE.

For more information about Ruth Moore, CLICK HERE.

To view a selection of her book covers, CLICK HERE.

Free Downloadable Comics!

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With Comics Plus, our patrons have unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from 100+ library-friendly publishers — without worrying about holds, wait lists, or monthly limits. The full collection includes popular, award-winning, and underrated gems for every age range and interest. Sample titles include:  Archie; Attack on Titan; Avatar: The Last Airbender; Awkward; Berserk; Big Nate; Blade of the Immortal; Bone; The Boys; Disney Descendants; Djeliya; Dramacon; Fairy Tail; Gender Queer; Geronimo Stilton; The Incal; Lighter Than My Shadow; Locke & Key; Lone Wolf & Cub; Lumberjanes; Manga Classics; March; Métal Hurlant; Nancy Drew; Peach Girl; Quince; Red Sonja; Sentient; Stranger Things; They Called Us Enemy; and Usagi Yojimbo.

Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for offline reading – so no waiting on holds lists, no wasting data! All you need is a valid library card number from the Bass Harbor Memorial Library.

In addition to reading titles from Comics Plus on a computer, you can also access Comics Plus on smartphones and tablets.

To Get Started as An Existing Bass Harbor Memorial Library Patron:

  1. If you don’t know your library barcode number, obtain it by calling us at 207-244-3798, or emailing us your request here: librarian@bassharborlibrary.com.
  2. Go to https://www.maineinfonet.org/comicsplus/ and follow the directions to set up your account.
  3. Read comics on your desktop computer or laptop, or download the LibraryPass app for use on your mobile device:   LibraryPass for Apple or LibraryPass for Android 

Grand Opening Video

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When Covid waylaid our big grand opening celebrations, we turned to local filmmaker Thom Willey to create a video showcasing the new building, bringing the community back through our doors, even if virtually.

Many thanks to Thom Willey, Seal Cove Auto Museum and our star, Liberty Carter.

For over 100 years BHML has served the people of Tremont. Now that we are open to the public we welcome you to stop in and see the changes for yourself!

Hours and Building Procedure

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March 15, 2022 The library is fully open during scheduled hours, without patron number limits. Masks are optional but required in the children’s area when others are present. All of our services are available, from browsing newspapers, books, and magazines, to computer use and interlibrary loan. In-person programming and meetings are now welcome inside the library.

Please be respectful of staff and patron’s decisions around masking and distancing.

The Library at 89 Bernard Rd in Bernard is open to the public on Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-5, Thursday from 10-8, and Saturday from 10-2.

We have a wonderful new space and are very excited to welcome you back! Please don’t hesitate to email or call me with any questions at 207-244-3798.

Lisa Murray, Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create, Communicate, Connect! Public Art Show at the Kelley Farm, Bernard

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Monday August 3 – Saturday August 15, 2020  

For 15 years, the Bass Harbor Memorial Library has held a week-long, half day Art and Nature Camp for children aged 6-11. In-person camp was not possible this summer, but thanks to a generous grant from the Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund, camp directors Kathie Pratt and Dawn Nuding retooled and adapted a new format, offering the same high quality art instruction, materials, and fun projects, but remotely. 

The library is partnering with Maine Coast Heritage Trust to install an open air art show at Kelley Farm in Bernard.

The show consists of artwork by the children who participated in art camp, placed on signposts.  Letter signs which spell out our theme, will span the road front.  This message invites people to come view the work, but also suggests that anyone, in these often isolating times, can also create in their own way, communicate with their creations, and therefore connect with their community.  

This year’s theme “Create, Communicate, Connect” addresses the shared experience of confusion, loss and isolation the pandemic has created. On the grounds of the preserve, paintings by the children will line the pathways between the community garden plots.  Families can safely enjoy this open air art walk at their leisure, in the natural beauty of the setting.  

http://bassharborlibrary.com/bhml-art-camp-project-list-and-journal-prompts/

Art Camp Art Walk 2020

Art Camp participants projects.

  • Genevieve Burke
  • Genevieve Burke
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • By Cole Lessard and friends
  • Juniper Macko painting at home
  • Juniper Macko painting at home
  • Oliver and Delfina
  • Oliver and Delfina
  • “pagoto SANTOUÏTS” by Isaiah Brugman “icecream sandwich” in Greek
  • Isaiah Brugman
  • Liberty Carter really gets into her art supplies!
  • Junior Carter and Dad Spiff work on one of the projects

BHML’S SAFE AT HOME LIST OF LINKS!

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BHML’s List of Links

Staying at home? The Bass Harbor Memorial Library offers services to our patrons remotely and this is a great time to check them out. I will highlight some of my favorites first but keep scrolling for an ever-updated list of resources.

MAINE CDC WEBSITE

If you are on MDI and have a need for any assistance, please fill out your information on THIS FORM and a volunteer will get back to you. From shopping to delivery,  island volunteers are looking out for you.

If you would like to volunteer to help out, please go HERE

Looking for a face mask pattern?  GO HERE

If you require anything, do not hesitate to contact Library Director Lisa Murray directly at lisa.murray@bassharborlibrary.com, or at 207-244-3798.  If she cannot help you directly she will connect you with someone who can.

Through your Library Card

https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/bassharborml/Featured

 

 

Cloud Library for free audio and ebooks with your Library card number (email librarian@bassharborlibrary.com to ask for yours)

https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/bassharborml/Featured 

 

No matter where you are in Maine, you’re always at the library! You’ll find thousands of magazines, newspapers, and references available through this expansive online resource to all Maine citizens! https://library.digitalmaine.org

Librarian’s Picks

Community Resources

Unemployment Q&A https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html

Online AA Meetings https://www.aa-intergroup.org/directory.php

Project Open:Businesses still open 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dBicBiBXGzzWEFd9oqL7EBDbFWjDCPl6SSMea_Kt4pc/edit?usp=sharing

Chilton Guides Online for Free! 

https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/bassharborml/Featured

Automotive maintenance, repair, and technical service bulletins. Step-by-step service and repair procedures, wiring diagrams, maintenance and specification tables, troubleshooting guides and diagnostic trouble codes, and ASE test prep. 

 

 

 

Gale’s Culinary Arts Collection

 

More than five million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, as well as book reference content from Delmar such as About Wine, Introduction to Catering, Advanced Bread and Pastry, and Eat Fit Be Fit.

 

 

Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center (EBSCO)

A resource that offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text from leading hobby and craft magazines. 

Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection (Gale)

Farmers, landscape architects, and biotechnologists can find information in this collection of nearly 50 journals focused specifically on key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture.

 

Home Improvement Collection 

More than 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles, covering topics including architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.

 

 

Maine Memory Network

A project of the Maine Historical Society, provides access to thousands of historical items belonging to over 260 organizations from across Maine.

 

 

MyHeritage (Library Edition) 

MyHeritage Library Edition contains internationally diverse genealogy databases. Access to billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and resources that span the past five centuries. Remote access from home is allowed and it is and a mobile-friendly.

 

NoveList Plus  A database for reading recommendations to help readers of all ages find information on books. Includes expert recommendations, read-alikes, reviews, articles, lists and more. Also provides audiobook information and recommendations. 

NoveList K-8 Plus

Created especially for children and the adults who work with them. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.

 

Pronunciator Language Learning

Self-paced language learning for 80 languages and ESL for 50 non-English languages. Audio lessons, interactive textbooks, intelligent flashcards, pronunciation analysis, phrasebooks, and quizzes.

Free book and audio resources

Internet Archive is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies, software, music, websites, and more.

Free Public Domain Audiobooks https://librivox.org/

Manga Volumes Released Online for Free http://epicstream.com/news/NobelleBorines/Coronavirus-Outbreak-Leads-to-Over-450-Manga-Volumes-Released-Online-for-Free

Open Culture http://www.openculture.com/free_ebooks

Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

Read Print http://www.readprint.com/

Teen Books: https://www.teenbookcloud.com/Home.aspx

Kids’ Books: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=77

International Children’s Library http://en.childrenslibrary.org/

Library of Congress Classic Children’s Books http://www.read.gov/books/

Readers’ Advisory

Find Your Next Author to Read https://www.literature-map.com/

Lithub Personalized Book Recommendations https://lithub.com/cant-decide-what-to-read-next-tell-us-your-favorite-books-and-well-recommend-one-just-for-you

NPR Book Concierge https://apps.npr.org/best-books/index.html# view=covers&year=2019

Online storytimes

Famous actors including David Harbour, James Earl Jones and Betty White do storytime! https://www.storylineonline.net/

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems https://youtu.be/MjaYnyCJDdU

Chris Van Dusen reading books on Facebook   videos

Arts

Libraries and Museum Adult Coloring Pages http://www.openculture.com/2017/02/free-coloring-books-from-world-class-libraries-museums.html and http://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html

https://www.donttakepictures.com/dtp-blog/2020/3/16/free-classes-in-art-and-art-history-during-isolation

12 Art Lessons on YouTube Your Kiddos will Love! https://homeschoolhideout.com/art-lessons-on-youtube

Art Institute of Chicago Image Archive https://www.artic.edu/collection

Free to download Coloring sheets:  Free-downloads    and stuff-to-do

SFOA art classes all ages.  https://www.sfoamaine.org/virtual-art-classes

Milk Street Online Cooking School https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes

Free Vegan recipes: https://cleanfo

Exercise

6 Weeks Free Workout Classes with Chris Hemsworth https://centr.com/join-us

Debbie Allen of “Fame” fame online dance classes https://www.instagram.com/therealdebbieallen/

Free Yoga!

Cooking

Gucci Osteria’s Massimo Bottura’s free virtual cooking classes https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/gucci-osterias-massimo-bottura-is-offering-free-virtual-cooking-classes-on-instagram-031620

oddirtygirl.com/recipe-index/

Free Online Courses

Ivy League Courses https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/

Learn to Code https://www.freecodecamp.org/

Learn Sign Language:free-sign-language-classes-online-1357048

Free Photography Classes: nikon-school-online

Free Painting with Bob Ross!

https://www.youtube.com/user/BobRossInc/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=7

Science

NASA Image and Video Library https://images.nasa.gov/

More from NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome/index.html

Citizen Science Projects https://www.zooniverse.org/ and https://scistarter.org/

Learning

Put out by the Maine State Library: pubevents

Ask Questions about the World Around us! http://www.wonderopolis.org/

Lego Challenge Printables https://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/free-printable-30-day-lego-challenge-instant-download

Nature-based Stay at Home Activities with CREA! https://creamaine.org/category/at-home-nature-based-activities/

Portland Public Library Resources for Children https://www.portlandlibrary.com/highlight/ppl-highlighted-childrens-eresources/

Science and Health Resources https://medlineplus.gov/childrenspage.html

How to keep in touch

https://www.cnet.com/news/10-free-video-chat-apps-to-use-if-youre-social-distancing/

 

Local Open for Business

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dBicBiBXGzzWEFd9oqL7EBDbFWjDCPl6SSMea_Kt4pc/edit?usp=sharing

Virtual Tours and Livestreams

Twenty Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html

Animals and Aquariums

Farm tours http://origin.americandairy.com/news-and-events/dairy-diary/dairy-farming/virtual-farm-tours-while-youre-stuck-at-home.stml

Maine Alpaca Farm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyqixVNSygWPzNCeve8LO2w/featured

New England Aquarium https://www.neaq.org/visit/at-home-events-and-activities/

Live Animal Cams

Big list of animal cams including pandas, wolves, tigers, koalas, naked mole rats and much more! https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1239545102831366144.html Here’s another one–there may be some repeats https://www.adventure-journal.com/2020/03/if-youre-stuck-inside-might-as-well-enjoy-this-list-of-animal-cams/

Home Safari at Cincinnati Zoo including Fiona the Hippo http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/

Jelly Fish! https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/jelly-webcam/

Arts and Culture, Museums and Galleries

Metropolitan Opera Live Streams https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nightly-met-opera-streams

Twelve Famous Museum Virtual Tours https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

Where to Stream Live Concerts https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown

Thirty-three National Park Virtual Tours https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home

Coronavirus/Covid-19 information

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If patrons are looking for recommendations for vaccinated people:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

Maine Vaccination info https://www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines

Maine CDC COVID-19 info https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/index.shtml (including links to the Tuesday and Thursday 2 PM briefings by Dr. Shah)

World Health Organization

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Maine Center for Disease Control

Maine Health

A Guide to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) for Public Libraries

Federation of American Scientists COVID-19 Ask a Scientist

Mainers Together (Community Organizing to Meet Needs)

Women’s History Month Paint & Sip

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To help celebrate Women’s History Month, BHML teamed up with Southwest Harbor Public Library to offer a paint & sip with local artist Jean Forbes. We had 16 participants at the Legion Hall, several bottles of wine, some finger foods and a lot of creativity! Every artist had their own unique take on the butterfly garden and Charlotte Rhoade’s Park. We hope to offer another Paint & Sip experience this summer to celebrate Ruth Moore and Great Gott Island so stay tuned for more information this spring.