News & Events
Annual Golf Scramble Tournament
When: Sept 20, 2026
Our 16th annual golf tournament returns once again to Lake Kezar this September.
The continued success of our library and its ability to provide valued services is directly related to the success of this annual event.
Seed Saving Workshop
When: September 21, 2026 - 5:30 pmPresented by Julia Campbell. Julia will draw on her 14 years of experience as a professional gardener to discuss why, how and when to save seeds, and will bring some examples of seed heads. We’ll also make our own seed saving envelopes. Registration is required; to sign up, please email Kathleen at director@harrisonvillagelibrary.org
Maine Author Edith Netter
When: September 30, 2026 - 6:30 pmThe author will discuss her book The House at Schumannstrasse 7, a Holocaust survivor’s tale told in the voice of Alice Rothschild Netter, the author’s grandmother.
Quilt Raffle
The Library is celebrating our 120th anniversary this year, and in recognition of this milestone, the Chickadee Quilters of Bridgton made us a beautiful “Churn Dash” quilt that could be yours!
Book Club
Our next Book Club meeting will be Saturday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m., when we’ll discuss When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzen. New members are always welcome!
Mahjong
Mahjong Club meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Space is limited; we will send an email each week to register for that week’s play. Please email Kathleen at director@harrisonvillagelibrary.org if you’d like to be added to the list of members.
Adult Chess Club
Led by volunteer Reed Foster. Chess Club meets the third Saturday of every month from 10:00-12:00. 18+; all ability levels are welcome. Please contact Kathleen at director@harrisonvillagelibrary.org to register.
Storytime
Storytime for Young Children is held each Thursday at 10:00. Join us to talk, sing, read, write and play–all the elements that help get kids ready to read!
HVL Kids: ArtWednesday
Beginning September 9, join us each Wednesday from 2:00-5:30 to make art and browse books! Please note that this activity is geared more toward elementary-aged children, and is intended for caregivers and children to do together.
HVL Kids: Read with Ally the Therapy Dog
We are thrilled to welcome our newest volunteer, Ally the Therapy Dog! Reading to animals can help build confidence and improve read-aloud skills. Ally (and her human, Patti Dann) will be in the children’s room, waiting to listen to good books, each Thursday from 4:00-5:00.
Library Resources
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary makes it easy to discover the content you want to read. Browse digital shelves curated by your library. Download audio and e-books from CloudLibrary. Please contact the library for your personal login information.
What to Read Next
These are short descriptions giving you an idea of the appeal factors of the book. Kathleen can also offer personalized, in-depth suggestions using the Meet Your Match questionnaire, available here: https://forms.gle/Auq5SU98hTxpfQpJA