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Mark Rosario and his wife, Tiffany, moved to Millinocket from New Jersey in 2018 in search of a simpler life. But it wasn’t until 2021 that Mark found his way to the library. It was shortly after the birth of his son, Eli, and Mark was finding himself increasingly isolated as a stay-at-home dad.
“He was almost four months old when we started coming here,” said Mark. “It was just so he could get to see people, get books to read at home, and get out of the house.” Over the next year, Mark and Eli started frequenting the library, attending weekly story times and making their way through the children’s nonfiction section. Today, Mark and Eli continue to be library regulars. Reflecting on the past few years, Mark shared that thanks to the library, “we were able to lay down a foundation for him to meet friends. The library was just such a hub– for socialization, for meeting friends, and for education, and I can’t put a value on that.”
Stories like Mark and Eli’s highlight the vital role the library plays in fostering connection at every stage of life. As a community hub, we strive to create a space where people can connect not only to books, information, and learning opportunities, but also to each other. This means providing a safe space for teens to hang out after school, hosting community conversations on important local issues, helping seniors set up an email account to share photos of their grandkids, supporting job seekers in preparing a resume, offering place-based learning opportunities for youth, or connecting readers with a new favorite author. Though they may seem small, these moments help build a community where everyone can find support and connection. This is at the heart of our work.
The library is funded through a combination of grants, fundraisers, our contract with the Town of Millinocket, and donations from people like you. In 2024, we aim to raise $30,000 by the end of the year to support our continued efforts to build a stronger, more vibrant, and more connected community for everyone. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift of *|Donation range|* to support your library. This year, a percentage of contributions will support our Katahdin Gear Library program. To donate, you can:
1. Send us a check payable to “Millinocket Memorial Library” to 5 Maine Ave, Millinocket, ME 04462.
2. Donate online by clicking the button below:
Warm wishes,
Diana Furukawa, Library Director