Library Hours
Monday: 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday: 9:00 - 8:30
Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 9:00 - 8:30
Friday: 9:00 - 5:00
Saturday: 9:00 - 5:00
(Saturday in summer:
9:00 - 1:00)
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Summer Special Events
Outdoor Concert Series
All concerts will take place on the library's front lawn (an alternate rain location is to be announced for each event.) You may wish to bring a blanket or beach chair to sit on.
Jud Caswell
Thursday, June 25
7:00 p.m.
Heralded by Sing Out! magazine as "one of the leading singer-songwriters on the current scene," Jud Caswell has won eight nationally recognized songwriting contests. Jud will also lead high school students in a songwriting workshop earlier in the day. Click here for details.
Monica Grabin
Singing History: The Good Old State of Maine
Thursday, July 23
6:30 p.m.
Come hear songs about lumbermen and sailors, farmers and their families, and some songs just for fun. Monica plays guitar, banjo, autoharp, limberjack and bones, and has a wide repertoire of songs and styles. Adults and children will find this tour through Maine's history interesting and entertaining, and not at all dull! (In case of rain, this event will be moved indoors to the Pond Cove/Middle School Cafetorium.)
Mary Ukelady
Thursday, August 6
6:30 p.m.
"A charming performer whose best friend is her ukulele ... Calling all little kids, medium kids, older kids and anyone in the mood for some spirited fun…"
--Portland Press Herald
Mary Hargreaves (a.k.a. Mary Ukelady,) a singer-songwriter from western Maine, will present whimsical, folksy original songs and family favorites on ukulele and guitar. Come enjoy an evening of refreshing upbeat music, influenced by the Beatles, music of the 60's & 70's, and plenty of Love & Sunshine!
Writers Series
This year we're pleased to present several programs for a variety of age groups featuring authors, storytellers and, songwriters. Some events require pre-registration. Please see details below.
Katy Rydell
Author & storyteller
Thursday, July 9
10:00 a.m.
in the Community Room
Katy Rydell, author the classic bedtime story Wind Says Good Night (Houghton, 1994) will present a program featuring music, storytelling & puppetry. For preschoolers and up. A book signing will follow.
Songwriting Workshop
with Jud Caswell
Thursday, June 25
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
For high school students
Limited to 10 participants
Pre-registration required
Jud will work with participants to open themselves up to creativity to craft lyrics that are meaningful to their own lives. Click here for details and an online registration form.
Megan Frazer
Book talk:
Tuesday, August 18
7:00 p.m.
The author of the new young adult novel, The Secrets of Truth & Beauty (Hyperion, 2009) will discuss her book, as well as the writing and publishing process. For adults & teens.
Writing workshop:
Tuesday, August 11
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Megan Frazer will lead teens, 12 to 16 years old, in a writing workshop. Pre-registration is required, and limited to eight. Register online below, or in person at the library's adult reference desk.