ARTIST OF THE MONTH - OCTOBER 2023 - MacDaddy Pottery

MacDaddy Pottery is a dynamic father-daughter duo based in Limerick, Maine.

Mackenzie Martin, a recent marine science and ceramics graduate from the College of the Atlantic, specializing in the sgraffito technique. Utilizing underglaze to craft clay vessels that, when fired, reveal intricate contrast illustrations through carved designs.

Colby Martin, her father, is a seasoned potter who has reignited his passion for the craft. With expertiese in structure, glaze combinations, and firing techniques, he brings a curator's touch to their vessels. While they collaborate on some pieces, each artist has their unique trademarks and styles.

Together, they breathe life into their pottery from their Maine home studio, offering a diverse collection.

We will have a "Meet The Artists-MacDaddy Pottery" event on Saturday, October 21st 10am-noon

Please stop in and meet the artists and see their beautiful pottery.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SWAP

Bring your clean/gently used Halloween costumes to the Limerick Public Library and donate them to our costume swap center. Look over the selection and perhaps find your own Halloween costumes for the upcoming Trick or Treats.

**The Library reserves the right to determine the suitability of the donated costumes.

FALL TAKE & MAKE KITS

AVAILABLE October 2nd, 2023

Limited quantity, first come, first serve

We are having a fun "Drop-IN" In-House craft/animal track program on

Wednsday October 18th between 2:00-6:00pm as it is school release day.

Limerick Public Library's New Kids Book Club!

Snack & Chat - Snacks Provided

Ages 8 - 12. 2nd Wednesday of every month from 4:00pm- 5:00pm

September 13th - Hitty-Her First Hundred Years by Rachel Field

October 10th - Out of My Mind by Cynthia Lord

November 8th - Home Away From Home by Cynthia Lord

Limerick Public Library is having a Community Family Game Night on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm.

We will have board games, uno, puzzles, etc.

You can bring your own or use one of ours.

Call with any questions at 207-793-8975.

Fun for the whole family!

Join us for our card games on most Mondays at 1:00pm

Please check our calendar, or call us, to be sure we are not closed or that it has not been canceled.

Anyone who would like to play cards, is welcome to join anytime. We have one group that plays Hand and Foot and another group is playing cribbage. We have extra tables and cribbage boards.

LEGO CLUB

Let your imagination soar and come build with us!!

Have fun with other kids to create exciting new builds.

Tuesdays 3:00pm and Saturdays 10:00am

HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR LIBRARY CARD YET?

Look at your library card and if it does not have a 14 digit bar code, please stop in to the library to get it updated.

In the next few months, we will be joining a consortium of other libraries within Maine that will require a 14 digit bar code on our inventory as well as on our patron cards.

Thank you for your help and getting these updated!