Welcome to Youth Services

Here you will find a host of programs and resources for babies, toddlers, kids and teens. These programs are usually held downstairs at the library. We have a dedicated professional staff here to help you get the most out of our wonderful collections. If you don't see what you need, just ask! We will do our very best to fill your need.

 

Weekly Story Times

 

Pre School Story Time

Tuesdays 9:30

Suggested for age 3-5 years

 

Baby and Me

Thursdays 9:30

Suggested for age birth -18 months

 

Toddler Time

Thursdays 10:00

Suggested for 18-36 months

 

 

 

 

 

Story Time will not be held during school vacations; for more detailed information on all our programs see our Calendar of Events or call 222-1190

 

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Girls Book Club

 

This is a Reading Group for girls in the 4 th and 5 th grade. Our organizational meeting will be held on Monday Feb. 6 th . At 5:00 P.M. We will decide on books we will read and the day and time of our regular monthly meetings at this time. If you unable to join us at that time please call 222-2190 for more details.

 

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Anime Class

 

Join C. S. Night for a four month adventure in Anime. Learn and practice how to draw in the Anime style. We will share various tips and techniques to help perfect your drawing, one emphasis will be on faces. We will meet once a month from February to April This art activity is recommended for students from beginning to intermediate levels in grade 4- 8. C.S. Night is new to Gorham and a teen that has developed an incredible portfolio of Anime Art. Lemonade will be served feel free to bring your own snacks. See our calendar of events http://www.baxter-memorial.lib.me.us/ps/calendar.htm or call 222-1190 for more details.

 

 

 

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Angelina Ballerina Day

 

 

Join us for our first ever Angelina Ballerina Day. We will have mini dance workshops and demonstrations from the folks at the

Centre of Movement between 1:30-2:30, plus many other activities. Come as you are or wear your tutu as we are sure Angelina Jeanette Mouseling would want you to. In case of inclement weather Angelina Ballerina Day will held on Thursday 23rd. of February

at the same time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Baxter Memorial Literacy Kit

Current research on early literacy and brain development indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers. Parents of newborns, toddlers and preschoolers have the critical role as their children's first teacher.

These literacy kits will provide hands-on activities for parent and child to work and play together on early reading skills and will be available to circulate for three week periods. For more information please call 222-1190

 


Baxter Memorial Literacy Kit

Getting Ready to Read

These kits contain many early literacy hands-on activities to address all learning styles.

 


Baxter Memorial Library Gorham

Maine Local History Literacy Kit

This kit contains very brief notes on Gorham history suitable for families to trace some of the events. For even more fun click here for a PDF question sheet. This may be printed out, answered and returned to the library for a free book.

 

Baxter Memorial Literacy Kit

Microscope

This kit contains a primary microscope with instruction booklet, ten plastic slides with specimens, disposable slides for examination of your own specimen(s) and several books about microscopes

 

 

Baxter Memorial Library Gorham, Maine

Science Literacy kit Magnets

This kit contains magnets and accompanying books and activities.

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Please visit our calendar of events for more information on upcoming programs.

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