Community Bulletins
See also:
♦ Children's Room page for children's events.
♦ Chamber of Commerce calendar of events.
♦ Museum Passes available at Goodall Library.
Writers Club
Do you like to jot down things that come to mind? Do you like to write stories? We’re looking for amateur writers at all levels to meet weekly to discuss and help each other improve the skills we already have. This group meets periodically at Goodall Library. For more details, contact Dave Nason at davenason59@yahoo.com
7/1/10
Delivery Service for the Homebound
If you are unable to visit Goodall Library due to a medical condition or physical infirmity, this new service may be just what you need to obtain library materials.
We offer current bestsellers, favorites from the past, and great new authors to try. You can request books (including large print), magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks on CD.
Twice each month we will deliver library materials and pick up any items you're returning. The delivery service is free of charge.
If you are interested in participating, please call the library at 324-4714 and ask for Jackie McDougal or Jean Collins. (We need your contact information to get things started.)
You may also notify us of your interest through our online contact form.
Art at the Library
Paintings and photographs displayed at Goodall Library are provided courtesy of Sanford Art Association members.
Now On Display (Jul-Sep 2010)
Multi-media works by Hilary Zayed: an eclectic exhibit utilizing colors that evoke a sense of well being, and writings that touch a common chord of human experience.
Hilary was an elementary school teacher, musician and avid horseback rider until April 2006 when a brain injury dramatically changed her life. "The saying that 'one door closes and another opens' can be daunting when you don't know which door to open or how to open it."
Hilary was born in New York State and has lived in Arizona, Tennessee, and Massachusetts. She finds her home of the last 26 years (on a lake in Sanford, Maine) to be the place of her heart.
Permanent Art Collection
Please visit our online photo album for pictures and descriptions of the library's permanent art collection.
Audiobook Downloads
Working with Maine Infonet and the Maine Regional Library Districts, Goodall Library and Springvale Library have cooperated to bring this service to the community.
Use your library card number to log in to the InfoNet Download Library. Once you are logged in you can download audio files to your computer, transfer them to an audio device (or burn to CD, in some cases), place titles on hold, add titles to your wish list, and recommend titles to friends.
You will need to download a free program (Overdrive Media Console) in order to manage files from the download library.
Rusty French Group
Do you want to renew and refresh your French language speaking and listening skills? Join a few like-minded folks who want to venture forth in enjoyable easy conversation.
The overall goal of the group will be to revive and expand the sounds of the French language in communication with those of similar interest on a variety of topics.
Open to anyone, the purpose of the meetings is to polish or improve (or even acquire) a French language base. This goal is attempted in a non-threatening and comfortable setting that is more social than academic. No dues are collected, and membership is open-ended. A good time is usually had by everyone during the one hour meeting.
Meetings take place in the Community Room on the fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning at 6 PM.
RUSTY FRENCH GROUP DOES NOT MEET IN JULY OR AUGUST -- THE NEXT MEETING WILL ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2010.
Items available for purchase at the Circulation Desk. Proceeds benefit the library.
Gift Certificate for Non-Resident Library Card
The perfect gift for anyone who is not a Sanford Springvale resident, who would enjoy having a multitude of reading and listening selections to choose from.
$18 for a six-month card
$35 for a year
Canvas Tote Bag
Wine-colored fabric, black trim, with white imprint.
$15.00 (tax included)
Library Art Print
Print (with matte) of an original watercolor painting by Sanford artist Bob Arsenault.
$20.00 (tax included)
Portland Library Cards
Residents of Sanford, Springvale and surrounding communities can apply at Goodall Library for a Portland Public Library card.
This program allows patrons to use PPL's online catalog, databases, and downloadable audiobooks free of charge from the comfort of home.
Kill-a-Watt Meters
efficiencyMAINE is partnering with Maine libraries to inform the public about electricity use, conservation, and reducing electricity bills!
The library has six Kill-a-Watt meters available for patrons to check out.
See also:
♦ Kill-a-Watt calculators (Patten Free Library, Bath ME)
♦ Manufacturer's Product Information Page
