Second Saturday Story Time
July 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come celebrate the Stonington Lobster Boat Races next weekend with a special guest author event at our next Second Saturday Story Time on July 11th at 10 AM.
Local author Melissa Jones-Bayley, and illustrators Rosalie and Gavin Bayley, will join us to read and share all about their book The Friendly Maine Lobstermen: A voyage of the Kieran-Scott, and then lead us in a fun, art related project. We will learn all about cooperation, sharing and being good stewards through the example set by the kind, hardworking lobstermen in this charming tale.
Melissa Jones-Bayley is a native of Stonington, on the island of Deer Isle, Maine, where she lives with her husband Chris and their two children, Rosalie, 17, and Gavin, 15. Fulfilling her dream of raising their two children on Deer Isle, immersed in the art community, is a crucial element of her inspiration.
Influenced by the island’s stunning landscapes, the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean, the salty air, and the rugged island way of life, Melissa and her children embark on a creative journey, weaving tales that reflect Melissa’s family history, their shared experiences, memories, and talents. Together, they craft stories that celebrate their hardworking community and honor family and friends. Gavin’s intricate pencil sketches and precise ink lines and Rosalie’s vibrant and emotion-evoking watercolor palette result in captivating illustrations that bring their stories to life.
Books and prints are currently for sale at the library and will also be available for purchase during the story time event.
We hope you can join us!