The Memorial Library
The Memorial Library building is located in Furber Park across the street from the Ocean Park Soda
Fountain. Current children’s and adult books, as well as newspapers, are available. The library is open to
the public on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 12:00 - 9:00 pm, and Saturdays 10:00 am - 1:00
pm (closed Wednesdays and Sundays.) Library memberships for families are: $15/season; $10/month;
$5/week. Library memberships for OPA members are free. Phone: 934-1853.
Penny Gagnon, the new summer librarian, graduated from Bangor High School and attended the University of Maine at Orono. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Master’s Degree in Education. Penny has taught grades one, two and three and has worked as an Education Technician for a number of years. She is a trained Reading Recovery teacher and most recently has been a reading teacher and Literacy Specialist in the Fryeburg School District. Penny is very excited to be the librarian and looks
forward to getting to know and serve the residents and
visitors of Ocean Park.
The Tails to Read children’s program is at the Library every Tuesday, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, June 29 to
August 24. The program is designed to give children the opportunity to read aloud to an attentive, patient,
non-threatening audience – a certified Therapy Dog. Furry friend Gracie will be returning this summer
with her human Therapy Partner Carol. Children will need to sign up at the Library the Monday before
each session. Children will have 10 minutes of one-on-one time with Gracie (and her human partner).
They should choose a book before their appointment. Improve reading skills and confidence by reading a
tale to someone with a tail! Furry hugs and kisses for all of our readers!
Story Hour is every Thursday, 4:30 to 5:00 pm, July 1 to August 26. Volunteers from the community
read stories to children in the children’s section of the Memorial Library. Volunteer readers are assigned
and coordinated by Rosemary Salisbury, (603) 431-4952. Contact the Library for more information, 934-
1853.
Let’s Talk About It, a facilitated book discussion program, has been a staple of Ocean Park and local libraries throughout Maine. This season’s theme is “Entering Nature: Contemporary Views of the Human Self in the Natural World.” For more information ....
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