17 Maine libraries will be sent books to supplement their American history collections
 
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that 17 local libraries have been chosen as recipients of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the People Bookshelf Award.  Each library will receive 17 books for readers of all ages on the American history theme “A more perfect union.”
 
“Maine libraries have always been important centers to our towns—and especially in hard times like now they step up for our communities despite having fewer and fewer resources,” said Pingree. “Their service and sacrifice make them the perfect place to learn about the people, deeds, and principles that have shaped our country. I couldn’t imagine better places for these materials to go.”
 
With books at several reading levels, the offerings include: A More Perfect Union, the Story of Our Constitution; The Great Little Madison; Lincoln Shot: A President’s Life Remembered; American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic; and The Civil War: A Film by Ken Burns.
 
Local libraries receiving the award are:
 
Cumberland County
Bridgton Public Library  
(Cumberland) Greely High School  
Freeport Middle School
(Gorham) Baxter Memorial Library
Harpswell Island School  
(Portland) Harrison Lyseth Elementary School  
(Portland) Howard C. Reiche Community School  
(Portland) Nathan Clifford Elementary School  
(Westbrook) Congin School  
Windham Middle School  
Windham Public Library  
 
Sagadahoc County
Bowdoin Central School  
 
York County
Acton Elementary School
Acton Public Library
(Bar Mills) Berry Memorial Library  
(Saco) Dyer Library/Saco Museum
York Public Library