Hi All, Our schedule will be different this week and on into the summer: cid:image003.jpg@01D1B365.BB639730 Summer Hours at the Library: . Thursday 5/26 the library will be CLOSED for professional development. . Saturday 5/28 through Monday 5/30 we will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day. . The hours for the Orono Public Library will be changing effective June 1, 2016. The library will open at noon on Wednesdays, in order to accommodate ongoing staff projects. June 1 through August 31 the library will close at 5:00pm on Thursdays in order to extend town resources during the months when library use typically declines. Starting June 1, hours are: Monday: 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am-7:00pm Wednesday: 12:00pm*-5:00pm Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm* Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm Sunday: Closed Here's what's happening in the Children's Department this week: Tuesday, May 24, Reader of the Pack 5:30-7:00pm Koda the therapy dog will be here to listen to children read. There are a few time slots available. To make an appointment, please email [log in to unmask] or call the library. Wednesday, May 25, Tabletop Gaming for Teens, 3:00-5:00pm Game time with friends in the community room for 6th through 10th graders. Popcorn will be served. We need to end early this week to make way for the Trustees meeting. Thursday, May 26, NO STORY TIMES, Library Closed Sorry we can't offer story times this week as the staff will be attending the Northern Maine Library District's Spring Council Meeting. Save the Date: Backyard Bash at Webster Park, Tuesday June 14, 5:30-7 Our annual "Backyard Bash" will take place in Webster park this year as construction of the new Village Green will be underway at the library very soon. We'll have Kiwanis grilling hot dogs, the Friends of the OPL selling watermelon, lemondade and baked goods, and music by Miss Julie Monroe and friends to help kick off summer. If you'd be interested in volunteering to bake or help the Friends at this fun event, please contact new Friends president, Leslee Noyes at [log in to unmask] Have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! Janette Landis Circulation Desk Clerk Orono Public Library 866-5060 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the FRIENDS-OF-ORONO-SCHOOLS list, click the following link: http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?SUBED1=FRIENDS-OF-ORONO-SCHOOLS&A=1