News & Events
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!
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.
Book Club
Our next Book Club meeting will be Saturday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m., when we’ll discuss I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. New members are always welcome!
HVL Kids: Summer Reading Kickoff with Jurassic Jo’s
When: June 14, 2026 - 1:00 amSign up your kids for our 2026 Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, and stay for a special presentation from Jurassic Jo’s Fossil Show!
Maine History with Caroline Grimm: Town Farms
When: June 17, 2026 - 6:30 pmWhat was life really like for our neighbors who fell on hard times? Join local author Caroline Grimm for a look into the history of our local town farms and the people who lived there. Discover the deeply human stories behind the old records and explore how our 19th-century communities cared for neighbors who fell through the cracks.
Copies of Caroline’s books, including her most recent, Town Farm Boy, will be available for purchase.
Mahjong
Learning Session Wednesday, June 24, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Mahjong Club will meet weekly beginning Thursday, May 25, from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Please register with Kathleen if you’d like to attend either/both events. Space is very limited for the Thursday afternoon club; we will ask for registration each week, and will be able to accommodate more players if it’s a nice day and we can use the patio.
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.
Museum & Park Passes
We currently offer these passes for our patrons in good standing: free admission to the Portland Museum of Art for up to 4 people; reduced admission to the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine for up to 4 people; reduced admission to the Maine Wildlife Park. Passes may be used by one patron per day, so please contact us to check availability.
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!
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