A donation by the Washburn Memorial Library Board was given in memory of Laurie Blackstone's Mother, Nancy Langley and her love for gardening:

 

• We Are the Gardeners, by Joanna Gaines (Children's book, hardcover)  

• The Cut Flower Sourcebook: Exceptional perennials and woody plants for cutting, by Rachel Siegfried (Hardcover) 

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A donation by the Washburn Memorial Library Board was given in memory of Joyce Blackstone and her appreciation for large print, Amish novels:

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• The Bridge to Belle Island, by Cindy & Erin Woodsmall (Large print, hardcover, Christian Historical Fiction) 

• A Christmas Haven: An Amish Christmas Romance, by Julie Klassen (Large print, hardcover) 

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A book donation was given by The Washburn Rotary Club, Rhoda's Rescue, by Barbara Walsh & Abby Grieg.

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A memorial book was given by Carol White in memory of Rosalvo Delbert McKenna:

• The Newborn Child, by Jackie Morris

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A memorial book was given by The Pierce Girls in memory of Rosalvo Delbert McKenna.  Note: "For a special little friend, that we can't wait to meet one day." - Matthew 19:14

• On the Night You Were Born, by Nancy Tillman

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The following books were donated by Natalia Bragg in memory of her father, George Henry Howe, Sr:

• I Felt Awesome, by Moxie

• The Complete Book of Natural & Medicinal Cures, by Prevention Magazine Health Books

• The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, by Valerie Ann Wormwood

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The following books were donated by Cynthia Churchill, in memory of her dear friend, Sharon Deeves:

• The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove, by Karen Hawkins

• The Five-Star Weekend, by Elin Hilderbrand

• Chickens, Gin, and a Maine Friendship: The Correspondence of E. B. White and Edmund Ware Smith, by E. B. White and Edmund Ware Smith

 

The following books were donated by Shirley Umphrey in memory of Margaret Allen:

• Poodle Draws Doodles, by Russell Punter

• Flamingo Plays Bingo, by Lesley Sims

• Unicorns in Uniforms, by Russell Punter

• Cockatoos on a Cruise, by Russell Punter

• Yeti Cooks Spaghetti, by Russel Punter

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Trampus and Cara Davis donated a book in memory of Gary Boone in honor of his love for Maine, mountain climbing, nature and geology:

• Maine Mountain Guide: AMC's Quintessential Guide to the Hiking Trails of Maine, Featuring Baxter State Park and Acadia National Park, by Cary Michael Kish

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The following books were donated by Joyce Doody in memory of Snuffy Pinette and his love for fly fishing:

• The Total Fly-Fishing Manual: 307 Essential Skills and Tips, by Joe Cremele

• Fly Fishing Maine: Local Experts on the State's Best Waters, by Bob Mallard

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Anna Bragg gifted a generous donation to Washburn Memorial Library.

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The Washburn Rotary Club donated a book in memory of Willis E. Laskey, Club President 1963-1964:

• Fly Fishing Craft, The Art & History, by Darrel Martin

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A very generous donation was given by Lidstone Memorial, United Methodist Women in memory of Sonja Butler.

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The following books were donated by Vicki & Deryle Sponberg in loving memory of Kathleen Rose Brown:

• Star of Wonder, by Angela Hunt

• Home for the Holidays (Puzzle), by Springbok

• Beach Christmas (Large Print), by Grace Greene

• Women of the Post: A Novel, by Joshunda Sanders

• It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs, by Mary Louise Kelly

• Jerusalem Road series (4 books), by Angela Hunt

• Strands of Truth (Large Print), by Colleen Coble

• Whistle Stop Christmas (Puzzle), by Buffalo Games

• The Paris Notebook, by Tessa Harris

• The Little Liar, by Mitch Albom

• Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, by Golden Books

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The following books were donated by Jane Humphrey in memory of Timothy Humphrey & Keith Wilson:

• The Frozen River: A Novel, by Ariel Lawhon

• Looking for Jane: A Novel, by Heather Marshall

• We Must Not Think of Ourselves: A Novel, by Lauren Grodstein

• The Field House: A Writer's Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine, by Robin Clifford Wood

• Alex Cross Must Die: A Thriller, by James Patterson

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Donna & Robert Umphrey gave a generous donation to our library.

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Northeast Packaging Company gave a generous donation to our library.

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Courtney & Justin Howe donated a subscription of Food & Wine Magazine in memory of William Davis and his appreciation for cooking, as well as his wife Dianna's appreciation of wine.

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Trampus & Cara Davis donated a book series in loving memory of William Davis and his love for westerns:

• To the River's End: A Western Novel of the American Frontier, by William Johnstone

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Raymond & Monika Baker donated a subscription of Taste of Home Magazine in memory of Mary Baker.

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A generous bounty of books was given by the McKennas and their loving family. They dedicated these beautiful books to the precious memory of, Rosalvo Delbert McKenna.  Washburn Memorial Library gives a heartfelt thanks to this family who gives the gift of "Reading with Rosalvo." The following books are in memory of Rosalvo:

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• Little Blue Truck's Springtime, by Alice Schertle

• Little Blue Truck's Valentine, by Alice Schertle

• God Gave Us Christmas, by Lisa Tawn Bergen

• Goodnight, Tractor, by Michelle Robinson and Nick East

• Love You, Little Peanut, by Annette Bourland

• Grandma Kisses, by Laura Neutzling

• Penguins, by Scholastic Discovery

• Dog and Cat, by Ricardo Alcantara

• Spoon, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Scott Magoon

• Ten Timid Ghosts on a Christmas Night, by Jennifer O'Connell

• Skippyjonjones, by Judy Schachner

• Skippyjonjones and the Big Bones, by Judy Schachner

• Skippyjonjones in Mummy Trouble, by Judy Schachner

• Skippyjonjones in the Doghouse, by Judy Schachner

• Skippyjonjones Lost in Spice, by Judy Schachner

• The Shepard. by Dallas and Amanda Jenkins

• Humphrey's First Christmas, by Carol Heyer

• The Joy in You, by Cat Deeley

• Harry The Dirty Dog, by Gene Zion

• Mmm, Cookies, by Robert Munsch

• Do Like a Duck Does, by Judy Hindley

• How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? by Yolen and Teague

• Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, by Mo Willems

• The Dark at the Top of The Stairs, by Sam McBratney and Ivan Bates

• And If the Moon Could Talk, by Kate Banks and George Hallensleben

• Too Many Toys, by David Shannon

• God Bless Our World, by Villetta Craven

• Itsy Bitsy Christmas, by Max Lucado

• The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving, by Jan & Mike Berenstain

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Rita Kingsbury gave a generous donation to Washburn Memorial Library. The following books are in loving memory of Jessie and Jeremy Fox:

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• A Very Cranky Book, by Angela DiTerlizzi

• Yetis Are the Worst, by Alex Willan

• The Library Fish Learns to Read, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

• I Live in a Tree Trunk, by Meg Fleming

• Substitute Groundhog, by Pat Miller

• Backyard Birds A to Z, by J.R. Grady

• A Snow Day for Plum, by Matt Phelan

• The Fastest Tortoise in Town, by Howard Calvert

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Pat & Allen Laferriere donated the following books in memory of Christie Cochran:

* The Day the Crayons Came Home, by Drew Daywalt

* The Day the Crayons Quit, by Drew Daywalt

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Jacqlyn O’Clair gave a generous donation in memory of her husband, Calvin O'Clair and nephew, Eric Thibodeau:

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• A Calamity of Souls, by David Baldacci

• Endurance of Wildflowers, by Micalea Smeltzer

• The Great Divide, by Cristina Henriquez

• The Road to Dalton, by Shannon Bowring

• The Moscow Vector, by Robert Ludlow

• The Book That Broke the World, by Mark Lawrence

• The Flames of Hope, by Tui Sutherland

• The Ballad of Never After, by Stephanie Garber

• Keeper of Lost Cities: Legacy (#8) and Flashback (#7), by Shannon Messenger

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Eugene and Londa Brown purchased and donated the 2023 Caldecott Winner in memory of Philip Vance.

• Big, by Vashti Harrison

                 

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Aroostook Agency on Aging purchased the following books in memory of Linda Nadeau and her love for quilting:

• Time Saving Quilts, by Annie's Quilting

• Creative Scrap Quilting, by Editors at Fons & Porter's Books

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A generous donation was given by Jeff McBurnie.

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James and Lori McKeen donated the following children's books in memory of Donald Peary:

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• The Yellow Bus, by Loren Long

• Old Friends, by Margaret Aitken

• Marsupial Sue Presents... by, John Lithgow

• I'm a Manatee, by John Lithgow

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A generous donation of new books was given to WML from the Shackleford Family:

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• The Tuttle Twins (12 book series), by Conor Boyack

• The Tuttle Twins, Choose Your Consequence (5 book series), by Connor Boyack

• Dinah Harris Mystery (3 book series), by Julie Cave

• The Dragons Among Us (6 book series), by Ted Dekker & Rachelle Dekker

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• Two benches outside (located downstairs), donated by Jerry Folden, in memory of Harold Marr.  

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The Washburn Memorial Library Board purchased the following books in memory of Donald Peary:

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• 20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions & Photos to Whittle Expressive Figures, by Tom Hindes

• The Ham Radio Bible: The Definitive Guide to Mastering Ham Radio in No Time, with In-Depth Explanations and Practice Questions to Get Ready for the Technician Class Amateur Radio Exam, by Frank Webb

• Heirloom Wood: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and Other Homewares, by Max Bainbridge

• How to Whittle: 25 Beautiful Projects to Carve by Hand, by Josh Nava

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Carla & Bryant Rossignol donated The Gray Wolf, by Louise Penny in memory of Harold Marr.

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Cara Miller donated the following books in memory of Patricia Grant and her love for horses and history:

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• The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II, by Maj. Gen. Mari Eder

 

• The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis, by Elizabeth Letts

 

​Two beautiful canvas prints (scenes of Maine/Aroostook County, by Paul Cyr) were donated to the library in memory of  Betty Drake Berglind, by:

• Donna & Andy Turner

• Helen Tompkins

• Rodney Drake

• Carol Doody

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Donna & Robert Umphrey gave a generous donation to our library in memory of Patricia Grant.

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Northeast Packaging Company gave a generous donation to our library.

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The following book was donated by Jane Humphrey in memory of Timothy Humphrey & Keith Wilson Humphrey:

• The Memory Library, by Kate Story

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Rita Kingsbury donated a gift for purchasing puzzles, in support of cognitive health.

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