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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Qigong every Monday at 9 am at the library.
Knitting and Crocheting and other Needlework with Cyndi at the library:
Thursday, May 21, and June 4 & 18 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.
Writers Group meets Thursday, June 11 at 1PM.
Story Hour with Liz for pre-schoolers, May 21, and June 4 & 18 at 10:15AM.
Across the street at the PLUS Building:
Attic Treasures every Sat. from May 2 through June 13, 10 AM- 3PM. Trade Day Sat., May 16, Bake Sale at 8 AM, while goodies last. From June 18, Attic Treasures Thurs/ Fri/Sat. from 10AM-3PM, through July 4. Contact the library if you have items to donate!
Quilting & Sewing Group will not meet in May.
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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 in May 2026:
| Author | Title |
| Tana French | The Keeper |
| David Baldacci | Hope Rises |
| Belle Burden | Strangers – A Memoir of Marriage |
| Elizabeth Comen | All in Her Head |
| Michael Pollan | A World Appears |
| Beverly Gage | This Land is your Land |
| Suzanne Simard | When the Forest breathes |
| Thomas Perry | The Tree of Light and Flowers |
| Thomas Perry | The Left-Handed Twin |
| Grant Ginder | So Old, so Young |
| Evelyn Clark | The Ending Writes itself |
| Jane Harper | Last One Out |
| Caro Claire Burke | Yesteryear |
| Catherine Stockett | The Calamity Club |
| Ian McGuire | White River Crossing |
| Marcus Kliewer | The Caretaker |
| Kim Michele Richardson | The Mountains We call Home |
| Emma Straub | American Fantasy |
| Douglas Stuart | John of John |
| Elizabeth Strout | The Things We Never Say |
| Colm Tóibín | The News from Dublin |
| Woody Brown | Upward Bound |
| T J Klune | We Burned so Bright |
| Ilona Bannister | Five |
| Maria Semple | Go Gentle |
| Sally Hepworth | Mad Mable |
| David George Haskell | How Flowers Made our World |
New DVDs available now:
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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