WELCOME to the Buck Memorial Library website. We are happy to provide you with a new library card when you come visit. Additional services include Interlibrary loan for materials we don't have, and e-books and comics through the Cloud Library. Our library catalog can be searched from your own computer or phone. We hope to provide an excellent library experience for the Bucksport, Orland, and Verona Island communities. Stay tuned to this site or follow us on Facebook to learn about future plans, and events. We invite you to share ideas and suggestions for how the library can best serve the needs of the community.
Gifts from
Port O'Call
Valentine's is coming.
Cards too!
Many thanks to Meg Keay, all proceeds will benefit the library with more book purchases and programs.

JOIN US!
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE BROWN TAIL MOTHS?
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO GET RID OF THEM?
JOIN US AS WE VIEW A FILM AND TALK ABOUT WAYS TO CREATE BIODIVERSE YARDS THAT ENCOURAGE BEES AND BUTTERFLIES.
FIND WAYS TO REINTRODUCE NATIVE PLANTS AND LEARN ABOUT INVASIVE ONES.
COME TO THE LIBRARY OR JOIN US ON ZOOM.
Grant Award
Our holiday week is filled with celebration. Buck Memorial Library will be installing heat pumps very soon! This project is made possible through a $15,000.00 grant from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries through the generosity of a regional partner foundation.
The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) builds strong communities through professional development and elevating the impact of rural and small libraries. ARSL recognizes the uniqueness of small and rural libraries and is committed to providing an environment that encourages excellence within this community of practice, supporting their goals of service and speaking on behalf of this important constituency. Since 1 in 3 public libraries in the U.S. serve a population of fewer than 2,500 people, there is a great opportunity to support these library professionals that are often overlooked. We believe in the value of rural and small libraries and strive to create resources and services that address national, state, and local priorities for libraries situated in rural communities.
Please use Main Entrance
Winter is here, and it is time to close our front door to keep the warmth in.
Please use our Main Entrance this Winter, we will all dream about the day we can open our front doors again in the Spring.
Please consider supporting Buck Memorial Library with a financial contribution. We rely on our annual appeal to help fund the programs and purchase the materials that we provide free of charge to all who walk through our doors. Using a credit card? Click here.
Join us for two exciting youth opportunities at the Library- We are happy to host these fun events.
News at Buck Memorial Library
On the one year anniversary of my becoming Library Director, I have created a newsletter.
Follow: https://newsatbml.blogspot.com/
Donating Books to BML
For those interested in helping replace our collection due to our latent mold issue please read below. We appreciate your assistance.
Please contact the library before showing up with books, we are small, and have limited processing and storage space.
We only accept books in pristine condition, minimal marking, no stains, no smell.
Hardcovers are best, with dust jackets, paperbacks only if they are in very good condition
We do have an evolving list which we are happy to share, contact: director@bucklibrary.org
Consider making a cash donation (see the support us button at the bottom of our page).
Search the Library Catalog to find materials to borrow.
Can't find what you need? You can borrow many materials on Interlibrary Loan. You an also access e-books through the Cloud Library.
LIKE TO BUILD? OR CODE? MAKE STUFF?
Join us each week. Drop by the library from 4:00-5:30 and participate in some S.T.E.A.M. activities. Try Coding, Art, Building with Legos and other materials, we even have a Marble Run!

Chef's Kiss Recording!
For those who missed our program here is our conversation with Jarrett Melendez, Bucksport High Graduate, Author and contributing writer to Bon Appetit and Epicurious.
Check it out!
Buck Memorial Library has joined the Cloud Library! You can download e-books to read on your device or listen to as well.
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Story Hour will take place Wednesdays at 10:30 am and Thursdays at 4:00 pm.
Interested in Volunteering? Contact Lisa: director@bucklibrary.org