The support our community shows the library means so much to us, and once again, we are asking for your help. The annual Town Meeting will be held on June 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Skowhegan Opera House. This one meeting determines how much funding the library receives from the town and ultimately decides the majority of our yearly budget. We encourage any Skowhegan resident who is able to attend to come out and show support for the library’s funding request. These funds allow us to pay staff salaries, heat and cool the building, purchase computers and technology, offer programs such as storytime, book clubs, and craft workshops, maintain our historic building, and, of course, keep our shelves filled with books. This meeting can make or break the library’s annual budget, and the best way to ensure a positive outcome is to fill the seats with library supporters.

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On May 19 and 20, the entire staff had the opportunity to attend the Maine Library Association Conference 2026 at Thomas College. This year’s theme, “Hang In There: Libraries on the Edge of Change,” reflected the challenges and opportunities libraries are facing in a rapidly changing world. From evolving technology and artificial intelligence to shifting community needs and growing demands on public services, libraries are adapting while continuing to serve as trusted, welcoming spaces for connection, learning, and access to information. The theme highlighted both the resilience of library workers and the important role libraries continue to play in supporting their communities through change. A personal highlight for me was hearing from keynote speakers Phuc Tran and Tess Gerritsen.