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Margaret Chase Smith Library

@MCSmithLibrary

Library of former US Senator Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995)

 Skowhegan, Maine
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Joined November 2009
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Exciting news! Join @MidMaineGlobalForum's Fall Speaker Series today at noon at Chace Forum, Waterville. 🌍✨ Free talks on global issues—don’t miss it!
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What if travel measured impact, not visitors? Join @MCSmithLibrary Nov 19 for Dr. Khadija El Barkaoui's talk! #TravelWithPurpose #CommunityBasedTourism #SustainableTravel #MaineEvents #GlobalAffairs #MargaretChaseSmithLibrary #WomenInLeadership Register: ow.ly/vw0R50ZZsFK
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Curious if the new play "Conscience" is a good fit for teens and the classroom? Seattle's Child has you covered—find out more below! 👇 ow.ly/qrWl50ZPNVY
Parent Review: 'Conscience' at Taproot Theatre

Parent Review: 'Conscience' at Taproot Theatre

Is Conscience worth seeing with teens? Joe DiPietro’s play about Margaret Chase Smith, McCarthyism and political courage offers plenty to discuss.

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We're thrilled to share another positive review of "Conscience"! This time, it's coming out of Seattle! ow.ly/LuV050ZSfe2
Stage Review - Conscience (Taproot Theatre) — The Sound on Stage

Stage Review - Conscience (Taproot Theatre) — The Sound on Stage

What makes Conscience so unsettlingly effective in 2026 is that it’s not simply a play about McCarthyism or a courageous senator from Maine who chose to challenge it. It is about how easily fear can...

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Let's give a big shout-out to the staff who work so hard behind the scenes! This was Representative Smith's Congressional Staff in 1947—Lena Haskell, Alice Deisroth, and Marjorie Greene, all photographed #OTD in 1947.
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🎉 Happy Event Organizers Day! 🎊 Shoutout to John Taylor, Nicole Rancourt, Harper Batsford & partners for amazing NHD contests! 🌟 #EventOrganizersDay #CelebrateEvents
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🎉✨ Happy Leave a Review Day! ✨🎉 Share your favorite spots—cozy cafés, cool museums, or adventures. Your opinion counts! 💖 Let's support local and shine together. 🥳 #LeaveAReviewDay #SupportLocal 📣
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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our amazing Facilities Maintenance person, Amos Reid! We appreciate all you do—just a little older and even more awesome than when this picture was taken in 2015!
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What if travel measured impact, not visitors? Join @MCSmithLibrary Nov 19 for Dr. Khadija El Barkaoui's talk! #TravelWithPurpose #CommunityBasedTourism #SustainableTravel #MaineEvents #GlobalAffairs #MargaretChaseSmithLibrary #WomenInLeadership Register: ow.ly/vw0R50ZZsFK
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🎉📊 Happy World Statistics Day! 🎉 Let's celebrate the power of data that shapes our world! 💫 Did you know that Senator Smith's favorite subject in school was Math? Explains why she was so good at collecting and analyzing data and balancing a budget.
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#OTD in 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th President, received an honorary degree from the University of Maine. He was on stage with Governor John Reed, Senators Edmund Muskie and Smith, and Representatives Stanley Tupper and Clifford McIntire.
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🍂 October Walk-In Wednesdays at Senator Smith's Historic Home! 🍂 Drop in Oct 21 & 28, 10 AM–3 PM. No appointment needed! Bring a friend and explore history.
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#OTD in 1988, MCSL hosted an Appreciation Day. The Senator was thrilled to receive a unique weathervane created by Barry Norling and a thoughtful gift from Mert & Harriet Henry, Georgia McKearly, and Maurine Meckes!
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Guess what? The annual Congressional Spelling Bee at the National Press Club pits Press vs. Politicians since 1913. Rep. Smith competed #OTD in 1943 with Jessie Sumner, Frances Bolton, Clare Boothe Luce, Felix Cotten, Charles Gridley, and Gladstone Williams.
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#OTD in 1965, Senator Smith was present when Dorothy Russell Manning was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.
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#OTD Margaret Chase Smith Public Affairs Scholar, Sierra Kuun, accompanied by Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center Director Charlie Morris, visited the Library.
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The Library is closed today, October 12, 2026, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Starting tomorrow, we switch to winter hours. Visits and tours are by appointment only. To book, call 207-474-7133 or email us at [email protected]
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What an inspiring example of being a lifelong learner and mentor! #OTD Senator Margaret Chase Smith guest lectured at Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania as a visiting professor for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.
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#OTD in 1954, Senator Margaret Chase Smith embarked on an extensive, self-funded 23-nation world observation tour to independently assess the global Communist threat and see how U.S. foreign aid was being utilized.
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Field trip season is upon us! Teachers, we can’t wait to welcome your class—give us a call or fill out our request form to book your educational experience today! ow.ly/ekft50ZQ6O9
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