Dianne Jackson Memorial Work Day
When: May 16, 2026 - 8:00 amPresented by the Friends of the Library.
Drop in as you are able for our spring work day in the Library garden, honoring the spirit of Dianne Jackson.
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.
Meet the Candidates
When: May 21, 2026 - 6:00 pmCome and hear from the candidates for local office at this moderated event!
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.
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!
Play American Revolution Book Bingo
The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, aired recently on PBS, who kindly provided libraries with related programming ideas. We’ll be offering Book Bingo now through June 30; check off 5 squares in a row for categories such as “read a historical fiction book set in the 1770s” or “read a non-fiction book that includes maps” to be eligible for the grand prize drawing. You may read from our collection or your own, and we’re always happy to borrow titles for you from another library. This game is also open to children. Stop by to pick up your game card!
We Have Started the Sustainable Library Certification Program!
This award-winning program provides us with a tested, structured path forward to increase our library’s commitment to environmental stewardship, economic feasibility, and social equity.
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: 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 4:30-5:30.