Halloween at Bonney Memorial Library turned into a magical experience for preschoolers who gathered for a special storytime event. The library buzzed with excitement as children arrived in creative costumes and listened to Halloween tales that sparked their imaginations. This event combined storytelling, treats, and a hands-on science activity, making it a memorable day for young learners and their families. Halloween Stories That Captivated Young Minds The storytime featured

Time is a concept that can be tricky for young children to grasp. At our recent preschool storytime, Dr. Mark Beever DVM, and Clock Repair Expert, known affectionately as "the Clock Doc," helped children explore time in a fun and interactive way. His visit combined storytelling, hands-on activities, and a special cuckoo clock demonstration that brought the idea of telling time to life for the kids. Bringing Stories to Life with Clocks Mrs. Beever shared several engaging stori

Libraries often bring stories to life, but at Bonney Memorial Library, the recent Bunny-Themed Storytime took this idea to a whole new level. Thanks to Mary Bradeen, who brought a charming warren of baby bunnies, children experienced an unforgettable day filled with learning, creativity, and hands-on fun. This event combined education about rabbit care with delightful storytelling and crafts, making it a memorable occasion for all the young attendees. Learning About Rabbits i

Bonney Memorial Library is so fortunate to have some amazing student volunteers to help with Storytime and other programs. We couldn't do so many fun things for children without their help! Helping Children Add Decorations To Their Fairy Houses Creating Fairy House Furniture Helping To Organize Books Our little ones love our student volunteers! Helping with our Fire Safety Program

Fire safety education is crucial for children, and making it engaging helps them remember important lessons. Recently, the Cornish Fire Chief Chris Calnan, visited the Bonney Memorial Library during storytime to share stories, teach fire prevention, and introduce young attendees to the world of firefighting. This event combined learning with hands-on experiences, leaving a lasting impression on the children. Bringing Fire Safety to Life The visit began with the Fire Chief re

Thank you to all who purchased Raffle Tickets! The library raised $775.00 to be used for library programs! (Visiting authors, Chewonki Nature Programs, etc.) The winners for the 2025 Raffle Prizes are: Jacklyn Carr Scott Cecil Linda Gatz Wendy Hodgdon Kim Hodson Donna Kendall Shay Libby Daniell Marple Anne McIntyre John McIntyre Cynthia Mason Allaire Palmer Cara Parent Tabitha

Happy Holidays!   Bonney Memorial Library News November-December 2025   The holidays have arrived and the library is bustling with special programs and activities.  Chris Calnan, Cornish’s Fire Chief, visited the library’s Storytime and he read stories to the chilldren, talked with the families about fire safety, and showed us all the features on a fire truck.  The children were so excited to learn about fire fighters..  We appreciate sharing his expertise and donating time f

Fall Family Fun for all ages @ Bonney Memorial Library We have something going on for everyone at Bonney Memorial Library - Games, Craft classes, Story time, Visiting author, Raffles of amazing gifts and gift baskets, Cherwonki Nature programs, and more! Preschool Storytime  – Wednesdays (10 am – 11 am) Free Program with Sharon Beever - “Ms. Sharon” Board Games, Cribbage, Dominoes for Adults  – Mondays 10 am Community Room BML FREE   Scrabble for Adults  – Wednesdays 9:30 a

After a short summer break, Storytime with "Ms. Sharon" has returned. Each Wednesdays at 10 am, we gather in the children's room at...

Four Grants Awarded to Bonney Memorial Library! Hello, Bonney Memorial Library supporters! We are thrilled to share some exciting news...

Bonney Memorial Library has the children's books from the Pilcrow Foundation Grant on display and ready for you to sign out. Browse...

Heartfelt thanks go to the Sun Life Philanthropy Department for their generous donation exceeding $600. Immense gratitude is also...

We still have some spaces open for this free workshop for kids ages 5 and up. Create a fairy house and add furniture and a small fairy or...

Join us on a Story Walk! When: This Saturday, June 21st. We'll meet at 10 am Where: River View, a Francis Small Heritage Trust trail....

All ages welcome!