Adventure Begins at the Orrington Library!
The Orrington Public Library is again home to many Old Home Week events. Special Old Home Week hours:
Fri, July 12: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, July 13: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Mon-Wed and Fri, July 15-17 & 19: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thurs, July 17: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat, July 20: 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Library's most popular event is back. The annual Used Book Sale will fulfill your beach reads, fill your bookshelves, or stock up for those cold winter nights. The sale runs July 13-20.
The SedgeunkeDUCK Regatta is back, and you can get your duck at the Library now through Saturday, July 13th. Sponsor one duck for $10; or get three for $25. All proceeds benefit the Orrington Historical Society.
The Library's Children's Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins At Your Library,” will be the theme for various activities. Readers vie for weekly prizes and will have a chance for the grand prize drawing on August 8.
This year's Public Library fundraiser is utilizing a large glass canister for the... 3rd annual Art Auction. Students, adults and businesses will get creative with the canisters in unique ways. These will be displayed and auctioned off to the highest bidder during Old Home Week!
The dozens of entries to the annual Photo Contest will be on display at the Library! Come check out all the beautiful images captured by our talented Orringtonians. And while you are at it, purchase sets of Notecards printed with the winning Photo Contest pictures from last year. They are gorgeous!
The Back-To-School Supply Drive all week long at the Public Library. Drop off much-needed school supplies for both students and teachers in the specially marked bins during regular Library hours.
The 3rd annual Orrington
Public Library Art Auction
It’s back!! Last year our community surprised us by turning plain wooden discs into magnificent pieces of art. This year we have twenty large glass canisters up for grabs.
All businesses and individuals are welcome to display their talents. They will be first come first serve. We supply the canister, and you supply the imagination.
What will you make? Decorate it, fill it, or turn it into something altogether different. The possibilities are endless!! Show us what you've got, Orrington!
We ask that you turn your work of art into the library by no later than July 8th. They will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during Old Home Week. The top three creations with the highest bid will win a prize!! All proceeds go to support the library’s mission!
The glass canisters are ready now at the Orrington Public Library. When they are gone, they are gone!
Photography Contest & Display
July 12-21, 2024
Orrington Public Library announces their 2024 Photography Contest:
Show us your best photos taken in Orrington. All photos must be owned by the entrant and taken in Orrington. Original photos may be of any Orrington related subject matter. Photo must be taken in and of Orrington, Maine. Judges will look at composition, color, and representation of theme. The contest is open to all ages and all skill levels. Entries are limited to 3 per person. The best 12 photos will be published as Note Card sets (blank inside) with envelopes.
All entries must have a title. Feel free to give us a glimpse into your vision with a brief description. All prints must be 8" × 10" and be matted (1.5-3" width) with a backing. An entry form must be affixed to the center back of each entry and be accompanied by a duplicate entry form. Forms will be available at the Orrington Public Library and Town Hall.
All entries will be the property of the Orrington Public Library. Please make a copy of your photo. We do try to return all photos, but cannot be responsible if they are not picked up or
returned. Entries will be accepted at the Orrington Public Library until Monday, July 1. The Old Home Week Committee and library assume no risk. Winners will be contacted by telephone.
Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($75), second ($50) and third place ($25). All winners will receive a set of note cards. The 12 note card sets (blank inside) with envelopes will be available for purchase at the Orrington Public Library!
For more information, please contact Old Home Week Photography Contest Chairperson Kelly Brooks at 207-825-4938 or email the Orrington Public Library at: librarian@orrington.org
