Programs & Events

September 29
and October 6:
Felted Acorns

October 13 and 20:
Felted Pumpkins

Rob Wheeler doesn't like to write about himself in third person but is a Professional Author and so will suck it up. Rob was born in Portland, Maine, way back in 1971 and has lived in various parts of the Pine Tree State ever since because he just can't seem to find the exit. He has been a lifelong lover of fantasy in all its forms and is currently pursuing the fantasy that he might one day be a successful author. He is married to Mariah, his heart, soul, muse, and partner in all things criminal or otherwise, and has two adult kids that seem to be doing pretty good so far.

He raises chickens and rabbits, and a cat named Haru T. Cat (the 'T' is for Theresa). He can't eat potatoes, which makes him sad, but can and does eat cheese, which makes up for his other deficiencies. If you want to know more, he's probably in his writing room and is approachable with caution after 8 a.m. Beyond Saint Arden's Wood is his first book:

What secrets lie in the shuttered wing of a wizard’s house? Nat, a young footman, can barely finish his chores, but his predictable life becomes anything but when he finds himself ensnared in the mysteries of the strange house beyond Saint Arden’s Wood, the most baffling of which is the puzzle of his own improbable past.

Ilaria Sabatini-Taliaferro is an Italian poet and writer whose work bridges introspection, adventure, and emotional resilience. She ha published in Italy and abroad, developing a narrative voice shaped by travel, cultural exchange, and lived experience. Her writing is profoundly influenced by time spent with the Kichwa tribe in Ecuador, where she discovered a deeper sense of courage, storytelling, and connection to the natural world.

Based in the United States, she has contributed poetic short stories to Youth & Culture, a magazine focused on young voices and contemporary culture in Southern Maine. Hourglass of the Wind is her English-language debut.

Hourglass of the Wind follows two lifelong friends, Lorenzo and Pietro, as they leave their small Italian hometown in search of something larger than themselves. What begins as a youthful journey soon becomes an intimate exploration of friendship, memory, and the quiet forces that shape who we become.

At the center of the story is Lorenzo's diary, a private space where imagination, fear, and hope intertwine. As their path carries them across Europe and into remote northern landscapes, the two young men are confronted with realities that challenge their ideals and alter the course of their lives.

Join our librarians to reads stories, play instruments and sing songs. All ages are welcome!

Join our librarians for rhmyes, songs, and stories chosen with babies ages 0-24 months in mind! Siblings welcome!

Are you interested in learning or playing mahjong? Beginners, intermediate and expert levels welcome. RSVP or just drop in!

Attention fiber artists! All skill levels welcome--even if you have no skills (yet!). Join us bi-weekly for felting classes and learn techniques in wool felting. Please be on the look out for promotion of what is happening monthly and RSVP so we have a spot for you. Call: 207-926-4840 or email: nglibrary@newgloucester.com

Check your school calendars for the early release schedule and plan to come play, have a snack, and create a craft with friends after school. Questions? Call: 207-926-4840 or email: nglibrary@newgloucester.com