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Today we're going back to 1855! Before the McArthur Library there was the York Mechanic's Institute. When they disbanded their collection was donated to the city of Biddeford to create the Biddeford Public Library. This book was a charge book, it listed who borrowed what book, and referred to each book by a number. And if you turn the book over you will find the original list of patrons for the Biddeford Public Library created in 1863. The top reads, "We the undersigned agree to observe carefully all the existing rules and regulations for the government of the Library, and all rules that may be subsequently prescribed by due authority.” After that list is finished there is another draft of the same agreement from 1877.
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Share your favorite books that have been banned in the comments!
Oct 9
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Did you know that the library has a library?? Visit out very own Little Free Library upstairs in the Carroll Room! Whether you’re visiting from out of town or don’t have a library card yet, you can still take a book home to enjoy.
Oct 8
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It’s Winnie and Wilbur Wednesday! Winnie wanted to remind everyone that we have a fun new take-home craft for adults and teens upstairs - paint your own mini pumpkin 🎃 The guinea pigs can be visited at the library between 9:30 and 5:00 every Wednesday this month! Come say hello and check out some other great spooky items we have on display while you’re here.
Oct 8
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#bannedbooksweek
Oct 8
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Take a look… it’s in a book 📖 🌈 #readingrainbow
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