![Soldiers Memorial Library](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/5fb9d571-39aa-4980-9a10-7f0c5d76ccb8/IMG_6225.jpeg)
Soldiers Memorial Library
![The Arts Center at 8 Hancock](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/63f7bf0a-11e3-4506-bf10-f96e07896bca/IMG_6204.jpeg)
The Arts Center at 8 Hancock
![Summer at Soldiers Memorial Library and the Arts Center at 8 Hancock is heavenly!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/1689962040351-OA0WQ5WSZIPP53ZKH3AX/IMG_6230.jpg)
Summer at Soldiers Memorial Library and the Arts Center at 8 Hancock is heavenly!
![One of two beautiful stained glass windows at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/eb55203b-cad0-4d9e-acfd-02fafc042f65/DSC_1239.jpeg)
One of two beautiful stained glass windows at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock
![One of two beautiful stained glass windows at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/2be2f55c-72a3-4434-9799-9d6bab1e35d3/DSC_1241.jpeg)
One of two beautiful stained glass windows at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock
![The Arts Center at 8 Hancock is available for rentals and is the perfect location for weddings, showers, reunions, and more!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/5cee05b6-f23d-42d6-990e-3793df64aa51/Alli%27s+sign.JPG+copy.jpeg)
The Arts Center at 8 Hancock is available for rentals and is the perfect location for weddings, showers, reunions, and more!
![The famous lily bank](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/e070dfe8-01ad-43ce-9e23-7e159fbd97fe/IMG_6213.jpeg)
The famous lily bank
![Memorial Day wreath at the library](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/37140c10-1d60-4717-ad89-319563652146/IMG_5855.jpeg)
Memorial Day wreath at the library
![The bell rang out to signal the start of the 2021 Independence Day parade!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/32653e58-52f5-49a9-a205-468dd51ba301/HancockAve-Bell-Ringers-2021July5-0956.jpg)
The bell rang out to signal the start of the 2021 Independence Day parade!
![Our annual BBB Sale is a hit no matter what the weather brings!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/6f75586a-cb2a-44b7-8529-fcd11a4488e2/DSC_1368.jpeg)
Our annual BBB Sale is a hit no matter what the weather brings!
![The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine presents the Life of Istar the Whale](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/164bf7f1-e20f-4f16-ae0f-fee7e209f8b3/1xDSC_0023+Lisa+shows+dorsal+fin+hump+on+humpback+whale+as+it+inflates+resized.jpg)
The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine presents the Life of Istar the Whale
![Maine authors Tim and Susan Caverly present "The Challenge of Wilderness" based upon their long careers in public service as forest rangers and guides in the Allagash area.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/457f738e-cca8-40ab-b543-9ae1bc383aff/20210908_170412.jpg)
Maine authors Tim and Susan Caverly present "The Challenge of Wilderness" based upon their long careers in public service as forest rangers and guides in the Allagash area.
![Our first annual Autumn Artisan Craft Fair was a great success!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/fb39504e-c100-4f19-bf3b-f37d36959f2c/DSC_2243.jpeg)
Our first annual Autumn Artisan Craft Fair was a great success!
![A snowy view from Soldiers Memorial Library](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/f32c4fee-84ea-49fc-9105-6c9811802798/tempImageSfgXs6.png)
A snowy view from Soldiers Memorial Library
![The Sacopee Valley Band presents a fund raiser concert for Save the Children: Ukraine](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/44cb6d87-997e-49d5-a927-525112a85986/IMG_7520.jpeg)
The Sacopee Valley Band presents a fund raiser concert for Save the Children: Ukraine
![Heat pumps at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock allow the building to operate as both a heating and cooling center.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/b7abe26e-2f8b-4332-97b8-e8641323f14f/heat+pump.jpeg)
Heat pumps at the Arts Center at 8 Hancock allow the building to operate as both a heating and cooling center.
A Spring Open House event featured an exciting science presentation from the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine!
![A close up look at a visitor from the Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program's Bugmobile](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/1661543088983-7MS10L1OEAB76E4SVZIB/IMG_8948.jpg)
A close up look at a visitor from the Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program's Bugmobile
Carlos Olmeda performs during the BBB Sale
![One of the B's in the BBB Sale stands for Books!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/d08175f9-7357-4157-b6f8-a7f6bcc98bbd/IMG_8261.jpeg)
One of the B's in the BBB Sale stands for Books!
![Our first Paint & Sip event](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/22533b04-336d-46b2-aef6-18d5e67d349f/331618887_971893960460255_8347336645875315731_n.jpeg)
Our first Paint & Sip event
![Check out the selection of Maine authors at SML!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/11ed48ba-7129-4c6b-88b5-01b1ed4b25f2/tempImage7qOEZt.png)
Check out the selection of Maine authors at SML!
![The children's section at the library is a comfy place to read and play!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/12b2ba93-9fa2-4dc8-adfc-1e60a7d9b1f1/tempImagehTLQCH.png)
The children's section at the library is a comfy place to read and play!
![A beautiful fall wedding ceremony](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/71b706ad-f6ee-41f7-8e06-9b018405fe4f/20231021_091716+2.jpg)
A beautiful fall wedding ceremony
![The library's Smith Room has become a remote work space!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/5b9efded-090e-45a5-9e4b-e4d789961a0d/IMG_3267.jpeg)
The library's Smith Room has become a remote work space!
![The structure of the pavilion was built in early June! The electrical work, pavers, and roofing will be completed shortly. When finished, this beautiful three seasons pavilion will have seating and work surfaces, electrical outlets and lighting, and](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/366d9b50-af81-4bbe-b24c-8605ebc78649/tempImageHAMdnt.png)
The structure of the pavilion was built in early June! The electrical work, pavers, and roofing will be completed shortly. When finished, this beautiful three seasons pavilion will have seating and work surfaces, electrical outlets and lighting, and Wi-Fi access.
![This beautiful three-seasons pavilion has electrical outlets, and Wi-Fi access, making it a perfect place to read, work, or meet!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/126aaef1-22ed-4912-8646-7591e58d2cb1/Screen+Shot+2024-08-28+at+6.05.37+PM.png)
This beautiful three-seasons pavilion has electrical outlets, and Wi-Fi access, making it a perfect place to read, work, or meet!
Shovels await the pavilion ground breaking in the spring of 2024.
![Thanks to Bangor Savings Bank for their support of Holidays in Hiram, a community collaboration with Tear Cap Workshops!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60a9780415c026765e1477d4/058ea91e-89d2-48c2-a534-9387225bf0e6/IMG_5007.jpg)
Thanks to Bangor Savings Bank for their support of Holidays in Hiram, a community collaboration with Tear Cap Workshops!