Welcome to Dorcas Library & Dorcas Plus

Come play and learn with us!

Dorcas Library Catalog

We  are thankful for the many individuals both near and far who have donated generously during our annual Friends Campaign. If you haven’t had a chance, it’s not too late to give. Just stop by or mail your donation to Dorcas Library, P.O. Box 167, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669. 

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Knitting and Crocheting and other Needlework with Cyndi at the library:
Thursday,  Mar. 12 & 26 at 2 PM.

Bring your project and sit with us for an inspiring afternoon. Our expert Cyndi is on hand if you need help with a project.

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Writers Group meets Thursday, Mar. 5 at 1PM.

Story Hour with Liz for pre-schoolers,  Mar. 12 & 26 at 10:15AM. We have a special visitor on Mar. 26, and participating children will receive a free book.

Across the street at the PLUS Building:

Quilting & Sewing Group, is on Wed., Mar. 11, 9AM-4PM. Bring your project and a brown bag lunch.

Qigong every Monday at 9 am.

Game Night by Seaside Grange, Mon., Mar. 9 & 23 from 6-8 pm. 

 

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Please understand that we cannot check out items if you have overdue items that are not returned. Other patrons are waiting – thank you! Books are available for 3 weeks and easily renewable; DVDs for 7 days. We do not charge overdue fines.

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Reading makes hungry, so we now offer snacks at Dorcas:

 

Thank you for your donations – we couldn’t do it without you! Would you like to donate to Dorcas Library and join the list? https://www.dorcaslibrary1.org/home/we-need-your-help/annual-campaigns-friends-community-business-partners/

New books (coming soon) in March 2025:

Author Title
Alice Martin Westward Women
Siddharth Kara The Zorg
C.J.Box The Crossroads
Florence Knapp The Names
M.L. Stedman A Far-Flung Life
Tayari Jones Kin
Elizabeth Arnott The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives
Rebecca Novack Murder Bimbo
Anna Quindlan More Than Enough
Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney  Lake Effect
Rebecca Serle Once and Again
Simon Winchester The Breath of the Gods
T Kira Madden  Whidbey
Robyn Harding Strangers in the Villa
Lisa Unger Served him right
Amy Jo Burns Wait for me
John McMahon Head Cases
John McMahon Inside Man

New DVDs available now:

F1: The Movie
Landman: Season 1
The Apprentice
Last Breath
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Dune: Part Two
The Brokenwood Mysteries: Season 11
The White Lotus: Season 3
Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale
Naked Gun
Jurassic World
Superman
Lost on a mountain in Maine
Outlander S 7
Yellowstone S5, Part 2
Yellowstone 1923, Part 2
Sinners
Captain America: Brave new World

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Dorcas Hoodies are here, sizes S-XL. Get yours for $35.
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We offer used books for sale inside the library (hardcovers $1, paperbacks $0.50).


We are collecting food donations for the Food Pantry year-round. Drop them off anytime – Thank you!


 

Oct. 16, 2025

Dear Friends of Dorcas Library,

 

Dorcas Library is more than shelves of books—it’s a lively hub of learning, creativity, and community. Last year, over 4,400 people visited and attended more than 110 programs that brought neighbors together for reading, workshops, crafts, and conversation.

 

Each week, our spaces fill with children discovering stories, adults sharing skills, and friends connecting through books and activities. We loaned over 4,700 books and materials last year, along with 640 audio and e-book downloads. Partnerships with local schools and organizations help us reach even more people.

 

As our programs grow, so do our needs. Rising costs make it challenging to maintain our buildings, expand offerings, and provide resources for all ages. Your generosity helps us:

 

Purchase new books and learning materials

 

Expand children’s and family programs

 

Offer workshops and community events

 

Support outreach for homebound residents

 

Maintain our library building and grounds

 

Every gift—large or small—keeps our library thriving. You can contribute through a donation, volunteering, or community partnership.

 

If you’d like to discuss a memorial or planned gift or have your donation be earmarked for the new Speakers’ Fund, please contact us. We pledge to use every dollar responsibly and keep our supporters informed.

 

Thank you for helping us keep Dorcas Library a welcoming place for learning, creativity, and connection—for generations to come.

 

With sincere gratitude,

 

The Board of Directors

Dorcas Library Association

Dorcas Library Association is a 501©(3) organization.

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HOURS

Dorcas Library is open:

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-4 PM.

Saturdays: 10-1 PM.

You can return items in our dropbox and access our free WiFi 24/7.

Please return your items in a timely manner, there are fellow patrons waiting – thank you.

Books and Audio books can be checked out for 3 weeks. DVDs and magazines are checked out for 1 week.

We have a lot of puzzles that can be checked out and we are always looking for fun new puzzles for our collection.

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Please note that we no longer accept (big) book donations as we will no longer have annual book sales. We still happily take new(er) fiction for our ongoing book sale throughout the year at the library.

We cannot issue library cards to one-time visitors. There is a limit of 4 DVDs per check-out for new patrons. We do however have a big selection of DVDs for sale, $1 only!

 

Dorcas Library & Dorcas + (Plus)

28 Main Street

PO BOX 167

Prospect Harbor, ME 04669

(207) 963-4027


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