News & Events
Artificial Intelligence: The Questions We Should Be Asking
When: July 15, 2026 - 4:30 pmThere are significant ethical risks that come along with every emerging technology, and generative AI is no exception.
Classic Movie Series: Films of 1976
Join us on Monday nights at 6:00 in July and August as we revisit films from the Bicentennial year!
HVL Kids: Summer Reading Program
Registration is now open for our Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story!
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.
HVL Kids: Dino Drop-In
Drop in any time between 2:00-4:00* on these Wednesdays in July and August for a fun dinosaur-themed craft or activity to do together!
HVL Kids: Family Movie
When: July 11, 2026 - 12:30 pmJoin us for a free screening of A Minecraft Movie!
Read ME Book Discussion
We’re participating in Read ME, the statewide community read that gets Mainers reading books by Maine authors, offered by the Maine Humanities Council, Maine State Library, and Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance.
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