Three Stonington women make up the Rugosa Rose trio: Cindy Coombs (left), Lynn Winters (right), and Kathy O’Rourke (center). Cindy is a Maine native, while both Lynn and Kathy have chosen to retire here. They weave harmonies through an eclectic mix of folk, pop, country, and soft rock classics and originals, Cindy and Kathy accompanying … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Kathy O’Rourke & Rugosa Rose"

Reading and book signing with local author Jack Viertel. He co-authored his debut Maine thriller, The Glass Eel, with his son Josh Viertel. Copies will be available to purchase at the event, or pick it up in advance at Blue Hill Books. About J.J. Viertel J. J. Viertel is the pseudonym used by the father-son … Continue reading "Author Event: The Glass Eel by J.J. Viertel"

Grab your pencils and sharpen your minds! Join Chris Ross for a group crossword solve on the first Sunday of every month. All welcome.

Monthly story time with hands-on activity. Fun for kids of all ages! SPL hosts story time on the second Saturday of every month from 10-11am. Check our website or social media (@stoningtonpublicllibrary) for details, because we often go offsite to various island locations for story time.

Learn how to make sushi with Frederica Marshall and Herman Kidder. We will make both vegetarian and seafood sushi. For food safety, no raw seafood will be used in the workshop. Participants are recommended to bring a wooden spoon or shamoji (flat bamboo rice paddle). There is no fee to participate in the workshop. Donations … Continue reading "Edible Island: Japanese Sushi"