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SUMMARY:What If We Get It Right? Public Conversation Series
DESCRIPTION:A four-part public conversation series on Visions of Climate Futures based around the book of the same name by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Participants are welcome to join in person at SPL or by Zoom. The conversation dates are Wednesday\, January 22nd\, February 5th and 19th\, and March 5th from 6-7:30pm. Reach out to SPL at the contact information below to sign up.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/what-if-we-get-it-right-2/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250127T193000
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SUMMARY:Reader's Choice: How to Read a Book
DESCRIPTION:Reader’s Choice: Ellen Shockro\nHow to Read a Book by Monica Wood\nMILS catalog record \n“Violet Powell\, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls\, Maine\, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher. Harriet Larson\, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club\, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest. Frank Daigle\, a retired machinist\, hasn’t yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed. When the three encounter each other one morning in a bookstore in Portland\, their lives drastically change course.” – From cover jacket \nAbout Ellen\nHometown: I was born in Brooklyn\, but from age 4 lived in Scarsdale\, NY\, where I also attended high school before leaving for college. \nCurrent residence: I currently live in Newport Beach\, California. \nConnection to the island: My island connection was through Peggy McIntosh\, who owns the iconic small yellow house on Indian Point Road. I met her in 1981. Her parents found the house when sailing by\, and they came up the hill to knock on the door—sometime in the late 1950s I believe. I visited and stayed there probably half a dozen times before buying our own home in 2001. I come in mid-May\, and sometimes have a few trips in between\, but I leave sometime in late September or early October. \nWhy do you read? Reading is a large part of my life. I do not watch much television. When I find an author I like\, I tend to read all of their books. I read both fiction and nonfiction. In an average summer\, I read 40-50 books. \nWhat genre do you hate to read? I don’t like rambling and overly detailed books. I really dislike poor writing. I do not like so-called “romance” novels nor do I like fantasy\, with a few exceptions. \nLast book you LOVED: I LOVED Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. I had never read anything about gaming\, plus I was taken up by the relationships among the three main characters. I also LOVED Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. I’ve read each of those through twice. \nCurrently reading: I usually read three books at once\, depending upon my mood. So I am reading Fiona Hill’s book\, There is Nothing for You Here\, for one. I have just started James by Percival Everett. My third book currently is The Fraud by Zadie Smith. I’ve read all of her books\, this one is so different. \nWhy did you choose How to Read a Book? I like Maine authors. Monica Wood\, Lily King\, and Christina Baker Klein are among my favorite Maine writers—there are others. I have read all of Monica Wood’s books. I went to her talk at the Chase Emerson in July 2024; I have watched two very long interviews or discussions with her online; and I find her extremely thoughtful. She also has a good sense of humor. I think the main characters in the book are well drawn and are each very interesting in themselves. I am fascinated by programs trying to help inmates. I wished that the book club itself was more of a focus in the book. My sister teaches at San Quentin\, which is all men. I have visited there most years\, although not during Covid. I reread this book\, and it was even better the second time around.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/how-to-read-a-book/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T193000
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SUMMARY:What If We Get It Right? Public Conversation Series
DESCRIPTION:A four-part public conversation series on Visions of Climate Futures based around the book of the same name by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Participants are welcome to join in person at SPL or by Zoom. The conversation dates are Wednesday\, January 22nd\, February 5th and 19th\, and March 5th from 6-7:30pm. Reach out to SPL at the contact information below to sign up.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/what-if-we-get-it-right-1/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240511T195849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T195859Z
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SUMMARY:Food & Fiction: Heartburn
DESCRIPTION:Our December title is Heartburn by Nora Ephron. The SPL book club meets the fourth Monday of every month\, except December to accommodate holiday plans\, at 6:30pm. Readers can choose to participate either in person at SPL or online via Zoom. Contact SPL at the phone or email below to RSVP and/or to join the book club email list.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/heartburn/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000
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SUMMARY:A Scallop Christmas Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Led by Carla Guenther at the Discovery Wharf. Come hear a read-aloud holiday story\, learn about scallops\, and paint a scallop shell. SPL hosts a monthly story time and activity for kids of all ages on the second Saturday of every month.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/a-scallop-christmas-story-time/
LOCATION:Discovery Wharf\, 13 Atlantic Avenue\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000
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SUMMARY:Edible Island: Cookie Swap & Secret Tree
DESCRIPTION:Edible Island: food • culture • community\nCookie Swap & Secret Tree – a special holiday event\nCelebrate the season and share your family’s traditions! Bring two dozen cookies to swap. Stay for a secret tree lighting—you’ll have to come to find out where—and holiday songs. To participate in the tree lighting\, arrive at the library by 4pm. Everyone will head out together to the secret location.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/cookie-swap-secret-tree/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T193000
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SUMMARY:Food & Fiction: Land of Milk and Honey
DESCRIPTION:Our November title is Land of Milk and Honey by C Pam Zhang. The SPL book club meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Readers can choose to participate either in person at SPL or online via Zoom. Contact SPL at the phone or email below to RSVP and/or to join the book club email list.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/land-of-milk-and-honey/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20241105T195822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T195822Z
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SUMMARY:Little Monsters Story Time & Craft
DESCRIPTION:Make your own monster at November’s story time & craft.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/little-monsters-story-time-craft/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240926T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T212440Z
UID:864-1730556000-1730563200@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Edible Island: food • culture • community
DESCRIPTION:Consider the Apple with Out on a Limb CSA heirloom apples\nStonington Public Library and Healthy Island Project team up again to offer a cooking workshop all about apples There will be Out on a Limb CSA heirloom apples along with favorite recipes from Maine Heritage Orchard and islanders. Come explore the possibilities and enjoy delicious apple treats along the way. \nSpace is limited. To register\, contact SPL at the phone or email listed below
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/edible-island-consider-the-apple/
LOCATION:Healthy Island Project Kitchen\, 91 S Burnt Cove Rd\, Stonington\, ME
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240511T195415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T195415Z
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SUMMARY:Food & Fiction: The Book Eaters
DESCRIPTION:Our October title is The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean. The SPL book club meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Readers can choose to participate either in person at SPL or online via Zoom. Contact SPL at the phone or email below to RSVP and/or to join the book club email list.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/book-eaters/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20241003T181603Z
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SUMMARY:Pat Monaghan & John Rohman Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Andy Gove shack\, Stonington by Pat Monaghan\nFishing pier\, Stonington by John Rohman\nJoin Pat Monaghan and John Rohman for the opening reception of their joint exhibit at Stonington Public Library. Rugosa Rose will perform live music\, and small bites and beverages will be served. The exhibit will remain on display through Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\, and can be viewed any time during library hours. The artists will donate a portion of all sales from the exhibit to benefit Stonington Public Library. \nPat Monaghan moved to Stonington from Philadelphia in 2020. He and his wife Shelley have been coming to Maine and Deer Isle for the past forty years. He draws inspiration from the island\, Penobscot Bay\, and Stonington’s working waterfront. Pat primarily works in oils and paints from both life and photographs. Whenever possible\, he takes his art supplies and heads outdoors to paint plein air. He began his art education at Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia in 1994\, where he received instruction in portraiture and figure painting. Ever since\, he has pursued learning opportunities to define and hone his personal style. Pat has attended drawing and painting workshops in the US and overseas. He previously served as a monitor at Philadelphia Sketch Club\, where he was a member for 25 years. \nJohn Rohman spent a significant amount of time with a pencil in hand during his career in the architectural field that spanned over four decades\, and he worked with many talented people in the design profession. Although educated and trained as an engineer\, John has always been interested in art and interior design. He began his artistic journey in earnest when he took the plunge in his 40s and returned to classes at University of Maine and Boston Architectural College. Early in his painting career he experimented with a variety of mediums and quickly settled on watercolor\, which allowed for the rewarding ability to bring an image to life in minutes on paper. More recently\, he has started working with Shina wood blocks and oil-based ink to create prints with greater depth than he can achieve in watercolor.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/monaghan-rohman-reception/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240917T210431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T212240Z
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SUMMARY:Apple Cider Story Time
DESCRIPTION:It’s easy to grab a gallon of apple cider off the supermarket shelves\, but it’s hard to beat the satisfaction of sipping apple cider made by your own hands with an old fashioned press. SPL is thrilled to give you the chance to do just that! Bob and Missy Mial generously offered to host an apple-themed read aloud and cider pressing at their guest cottage for our October story time. Bring along some apples\, if you can. \nFun for all ages\, no registration required.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/apple-cider-story-time/
LOCATION:Bob & Missy Mial’s\, 57 Whitman Road\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240511T194949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T194949Z
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SUMMARY:Food & Fiction: Like Water for Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Our September title is Like Water for Chocolate by Laura. The SPL book club meets the fourth Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Readers can choose to participate either in person at SPL or online via Zoom. Contact SPL at the phone or email below to RSVP and/or to join the book club email list.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/like-water-for-chocolate/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240511T192323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T192354Z
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SUMMARY:Story Garden: Crops of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Crops of indigenous peoples story time and garden activity with SPL and led by Mary Cevasco. \nThis month’s event concludes the Story Garden Series. SPL will continue to host a story time and craft on the second Saturday of every month from 10-11am\, usually at the library and sometimes offsite. Check back on our Events page for up-to-date information. No RSVP required.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/story-garden-crops-of-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:Deer Isle Community Garden\, 70 Church Street\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240822T202849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T155202Z
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SUMMARY:The Bucknoll Cottage Chronicles
DESCRIPTION:It’s an age-old story that never grows old: A lifelong city dweller pursues her dream of leaving the condo in the concrete jungle for the peace and quiet of a country homestead only to realize that there’s\, wait\, a lot of work involved and no super to call\, not to mention ticks and\, oh yes\, houseguests. \nSo it was that Mary Lowengard came to buy a fixer-upper in the Poconos in December 2013 and began recording her adventures in small-town living\, complete with tales of burst pipes\, snow rakes\, and a local breakfast joint called Ham & Eggs Served in a Pan. Her stories\, though based in rural Pennsylvania\, will ring familiar to just about anyone living in Deer Isle and Stonington\, especially those who leave their cars unlocked. \nWhat began as a series of humorous online essays in 2021\, The Bucknoll Cottage Chronicles—described cheekily by Lowengard as “Sex and the City meets Under the Tuscan Sun\, but no sex\, no city\, and in the Poconos”—is now available in paperback. \nJoin Lowengard and friends at SPL where the longtime freelance writer will read passages from her book and engage in an informal Q&A with Stonington resident Sandy Ward on the motivation behind the book\, humor writing\, and the world of book publishing. \nWard and Lowengard first met in Jersey City\, NJ in 1989 and reconnected after many years on Deer Isle through mutual friends: Anne Kershaw\, a former colleague of Lowengard’s who owns a home on Little Deer Isle; and Katy Rinehart\, a friend of Lowengard’s since childhood\, now living year-round in Sunshine. \nWhat are the chances?
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/the-bucknoll-cottage-chronicles/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240814T211638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T005602Z
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SUMMARY:Consider the Apple with John Bunker\, the apple whisperer
DESCRIPTION:with special guest Todd Little-Siebold\nCo-hosted by Island Heritage Trust and Healthy Island Project \nA talk by apple expert John Bunker on the art of apple detection with a book signing and apple identification. Followed by a short talk\, Lost & Found: The French Origins of Maine Apples\, presented by Todd Little-Siebold\, professor of history and Latin American studies at College of the Atlantic. \nBring fruit from your funky old apple tree to learn what grows in your backyard. All welcome\, no registration. \nTell us about your gnarly apple trees\nKnow of an old apple tree on the island? The gnarlier\, the better! Tell us about it by reaching out to Missy Mial\, mial.missy@gmail.com. We’ll be scouting potential heritage trees in advance of John Bunker’s visit.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/consider-the-apple/
LOCATION:Island Heritage Trust\, 420 Sunset Road\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240819T200056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T202458Z
UID:798-1725274800-1725278400@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:SPL Labor Day Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Live raffle drawing via Zoom. Reach out to us at the contact information below to request the link. \nJoin us live to find out who wins—it could be you!
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/spl-labor-day-raffle/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240604T215325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T215325Z
UID:628-1724846400-1724850000@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Seaside Series: Colin Woodard
DESCRIPTION:What Holds Us Together? Rebooting the U.S. National Story\nHistorian\, author\, and journalist Colin Woodard describes how the United States became unraveled—putting the continued survival of the republic and federation in doubt—leaving many Americans wondering what can hold us together. He shares the results of his team’s in-depth research revealing a way forward via a revitalized national story tied to the ideals laid forth in the Declaration of Independence. \nThe talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Copies of Colin’s books will be available to purchase. The rain venue is SPL\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington. \nColin Woodard is the director of Nationhood Lab at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University and the New York Times bestselling author of six books\, including American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America\, Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood\, and The Lobster Coast. A veteran foreign correspondent and investigative journalist\, he received a 2012 George Polk Award and was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for his work at the Portland Press Herald. A native of Maine\, he is a graduate of Mt. Abram High School\, Tufts University and the University of Chicago and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Read more about Colin on his website.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/seaside-woodard/
LOCATION:Small Cove Park\, 6 Atlantic Avenue\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240618T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240727T200311Z
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SUMMARY:SPL Benefit Concert: Geoff Warner
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED! Originally July 28\, now August 25\nSinger & Songwriter\nGeoff Warner will perform a mix of original songs and roots covers on guitar\, plus a few fiddle tunes for good measure. His performances are a musical conversation with stories interwoven. \nYou can hear the influences of Blues legends Reverend Garry Davis and Mississippi John Hurt and 1960s rock and roll in Geoff’s music. His song are as wide-ranging as his interests\, covering everything from sailing and dogs to global issues and island life here on Deer Isle. Join Geoff for an intimate evening of singing and storytelling. \nAdmission by donation at the door. Contact SPL at phone or email below to reserve a seat.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/spl-benefit-concert-geoff-warner/
LOCATION:John Rohman’s Barn\, 16 Thurlow Hill\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240520T143724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T144133Z
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SUMMARY:Downeast with SPL: Deer Isle Oyster Company
DESCRIPTION:Slurp\, sip\, bask: freshly shucked oysters\, wine pairings\, and a view of Long Cove. \nLearn about small-scale oyster and kelp farming on the coast of Maine\, enjoy a half dozen freshly shucked oysters with wine pairings presented by Deer Isle Oyster Company founders Abby Barrows & Ben Jackson. \n“Our oysters grow in the productive and cold waters of Long Cove\, Deer Isle\, Maine. Located in Penobscot Bay\, the cove has a longstanding history of seafood harvesting\, and today supports a community of lobstermen and clam diggers. The farm floats above a soft seafloor\, catching nutrient-rich tides while remaining sheltered by the surrounding islands.” \nLearn more about Deer Isle Oyster Company here. \nTo make reservations and for payment information\, contact SPL at the phone or email below. \nLimited to 10 people \n$75 minimum donation \nDowneast with SPL is a new fundraising series showcasing local makers\, producers\, and artists. These small\, intimate gatherings are a chance to meet the people and businesses behind the tastes and beauty and moments that we love about Downeast Maine. Our partners are generously donating their time and services and handmade goods to support Stonington Public Library’s mission.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/downeast-deer-isle-oyster-co/
LOCATION:Mariners Park\, Sunshine Road\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240604T215101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T215101Z
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SUMMARY:Seaside Series: Jack Viertel
DESCRIPTION:Broadway Melody\nJack Viertel’s new novel\, Broadway Melody\, is a show business romance crossing 7\,000 miles and 70 years. Broadway Melody lands securely in the confines of Times Square and the Theater District\, as a crackerjack trumpet player and a blue-collar spotlight operator vie for the love of an aspiring ingenue who holds them both in thrall for their entire lifetimes. \nJack will read from his novel\, talk about his Broadway career\, and end with a Q&A and book signing. Copies of his books will be available to purchase. The rain venue is SPL\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington. \nJack Viertel is a theater producer who worked on Broadway for 35 years and spent 20 of them also running the ENCORES! program of musical revivals at New York City Center. He has worked on such memorable productions as Angels in America\, Hairspray\, Dear Evan Hansen\, and The Outsiders. His first book\, The Secret Life of the American Musical\, was a New York Times bestseller. Follow Jack on Twitter.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/seaside-viertel/
LOCATION:Small Cove Park\, 6 Atlantic Avenue\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240716T175308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T175318Z
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SUMMARY:DEAD GOWNS – an SPL benefit concert
DESCRIPTION:Dead Gowns is the project of Portland-Maine singer-songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin. In her latest collection\, the HOW EP\, she pushes “expressive arrangements and raw melodies into a glowing spectacle” (Foxy Digitalis). Both urgent and sincere\, it’s “the sound of a songwriter coming good on all her promises and then some” (For the Rabbits). Vinyl Me\, Please named Dead Gowns a VMP Rising Artist in 2023 and with it\, released an expanded version of HOW which is now available on vinyl and all streaming platforms. Follow | listen | watch | read: https://linktr.ee/DeadGowns. \nTickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Venmo @stoningtonpubliclibrary or reach out to the contact information below to reserve tickets and for other payment options. \nThe concert will take place in an open-air venue at Four Acre Woods Campground\, 1181 Sunshine Road\, Deer Isle. The rain venue is the upstairs meeting room at Stonington Town Hall\, 32 Main Street.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/dead-gowns/
LOCATION:Four Acre Woods Campground\, 1181 Sunshine Road\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240520T143226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T144440Z
UID:558-1723734000-1723741200@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Downeast with SPL: Oceanville Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Flowers\, tea\, and refreshments all while taking in a panoramic view of Stonington Harbor. Take home a bud vase with garden flowers. \nJoin farmer/florist Alicia Condon in the Oceanville Flowers studio for a floral arranging demonstration and tour of the garden. Then enjoy the view of Stonington Harbor with tea and light refreshments among the flowers. Take home a bud vase with flowers from the garden. \nAlicia Condon moved to Deer Isle five years ago to pursue her dream of becoming a farmer/florist. Her small town garden produces an incredible number of flowers\, which she arranges for local customers\, a CSA subscription and weddings. \nLearn more about Oceanville Flowers here. \nTo make reservations and for payment information\, contact SPL at the phone or email below. \nLimited to 12 people \n$75 minimum donation \nDowneast with SPL is a new fundraising series showcasing local makers\, producers\, and artists. These small\, intimate gatherings are a chance to meet the people and businesses behind the tastes and beauty and moments that we love about Downeast Maine. Our partners are generously donating their time and services and handmade goods to support Stonington Public Library’s mission.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/downeast-oceanville-flowers/
LOCATION:Oceanville Flowers Studio\, 10 Church Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240604T214947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T214947Z
UID:624-1723636800-1723640400@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Seaside Series: Kristie Billings & Libby Edwardson
DESCRIPTION:Poetry & Prose in the Park\nLocal authors Kristie Billings\, Sea Witch: Photographs\, Poems and Forget-Me-Nots from a Mainer Growing Up\, and Libby Edwardson bring distinct styles to their crafts from poetry and fiction to photography and painting. They will share published and unpublished poetry and prose\, discuss their work\, and talk about the community of writers throughout the Blue Hill Peninsula. \nTheir reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Copies of Kristie’s book will be available to purchase. The rain venue is SPL\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington. \nKristie Billings\, a Stonington native\, comes from a long line of lovers of the sea: fishermen\, clamdiggers\, and sardine packers. The ocean is home. She is a poet\, a photographer\, and a year-round swimmer. Kristie is also a collector of both the tangible—wigs\, albums\, scallop shells—and the intangible—stories\, emotions\, memories. She currently lives in Ellsworth\, Maine. Kristie is married to her best friend\, Ed. They share a home with their rambunctious cats. Kristie is a collector. Her first book\, Sea Witch: Photographs\, Poems and Forget-Me-Nots from a Mainer Growing Up\, was a finalist for the 2024 Maine Literary Award for Excellence in Publishing. Follow Kristie on Instagram. \nLibby Edwardson is a multimedia artist who has called a lot of places home. She has been a cabaret singer in Dublin\, a dog walker in NYC\, and driven a bookmobile through the hills and hollers of eastern Kentucky. Now she lives on the coast of Maine\, where she paints ghosts\, writes about monsters\, and wanders seaside cemeteries. Libby is writing her first novel\, a quiet horror called Diving at the Starlite\, which is set in the Appalachian mountains she came to love so well. Libby has six children\, an embarrassing number of pets\, and dreams of visiting Roswell\, New Mexico. Follow Libby on Instagram.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/seaside-billings-edwardson/
LOCATION:Small Cove Park\, 6 Atlantic Avenue\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240804T233930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T233930Z
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SUMMARY:Edible Island: Korean Kalbi & Kimchi
DESCRIPTION:Chef Sam Noh\nSPL and Healthy Island Project welcome back Chef Sam Noh for another workshop in Korean cuisine. Last year\, Sam taught everyone how to make Korean gimbap. This year he teaches us kimchi and kalbi\, barbecued beef short ribs. Space is limited. Reach out to SPL at the contact information below to register.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/edible-island-korean-kalbi-kimchi/
LOCATION:Healthy Island Project Kitchen\, 91 S Burnt Cove Rd\, Stonington\, ME
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240511T191814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240511T191814Z
UID:513-1723284000-1723287600@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Story Garden: Beneficial Insects
DESCRIPTION:Beneficial insects—moths\, butterflies\, beetles\, and more—story time and garden activity with SPL and led by Mary Cevasco. \nThe Story Garden Series will run on the second Saturday of every month through September\, featuring a different theme each month. Ideal for kids ages 4-10\, all ages welcome. No RSVP required.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/story-garden-beneficial-insects/
LOCATION:Deer Isle Community Garden\, 70 Church Street\, Deer Isle\, ME\, 04627
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240712T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201326Z
UID:735-1723230000-1723235400@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Downeast with SPL: Sunset Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Tasty bites\, delicious drinks\, breathtaking views! \nSunset cruise with SPL and Isle au Haut Boat Services aboard the Otter. Captain Garret Aldrich will take us on an evening tour of Stonington Harbor with delicious bites and sips for all to enjoy.  Bask in a glorious sunset while giving back to a public resource—Stonington Public Library—that opens its doors to everyone. \nTo make reservations and for payment information\, contact SPL at the phone or email below. Please note that SPL is handling all reservations for the sunset cruise. \n$75 minimum donation \nDowneast with SPL is a new fundraising series showcasing local makers\, producers\, and artists. These small\, intimate gatherings are a chance to meet the people and businesses behind the tastes and beauty and moments that we love about Downeast Maine. Our partners are generously donating their time and services and handmade goods to support Stonington Public Library’s mission.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/sunset-cruise/
LOCATION:Isle au Haut Boat Company\, 37 Seabreeze Avenue\, Stonington\, Maine\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240618T212405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T214300Z
UID:726-1723046400-1723053600@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Don Bardole Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Don Bardole hosts a reception for his SPL exhibit with light refreshments and live music performed by Rugosa Rose. A selection of Don’s paintings past and present are on display August 6 through October 19 at SPL. \nDon Bardole is originally from upstate New York and had most of his formal education in the Northeast. During his college years\, he fiddled with art but only began to paint and sculpt seriously once he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1980. He has taken various classes around Northern California while earning a living as a medical doctor. He currently splits his time between Stonington and San Francisco. \nHe began as a watercolor painter but now mainly paints in oil. Landscapes\, seascapes\, and cityscapes are what he paints the most. He captures images of Maine and California that interest him\, bringing a different perspective and rich color to the canvas. Much of his work is done from photos that he takes with a composition already in mind; he paints plein-air as well. Don is a member of the Deer Isle Artists Association.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/don-bardole-exhibit-reception/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240604T214324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T232907Z
UID:622-1723032000-1723035600@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:Seaside Series: Linda Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Stonington ROCKS Its History and Future\nThe Deer Isle Granite Museum on Main Street celebrates the skill and bravery of the island’s stonecutters and Stonington’s hard working culture. Come learn more about the Museum and its relevance to our local culture from the Town of Stonington Economic & Community Development Director Linda Nelson. Nelson is also a board member for the Museum. She was the founding Producing Executive Director for Opera House Arts\, responsible for the restoration of the 1912 Stonington Opera House\, the only building in Stonington on the National Register of Historic Places; as well as a founder of the Cultural Alliance of Maine\, a statewide entity dedicated to increasing the state’s investment in Maine culture. \nROCK out to a piece of Stonington’s history! Rain venue SPL\, 64 Main Street. \nSusan Tobey White\, the Belfast-based artist who painted the lobstering women of Maine series\, was originally scheduled to appear in SPL’s Seaside Series this week. She made the very difficult decision to cancel her appearance and SPL art exhibit due to a medical issue. Our thoughts are with her for a fast and full recovery.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/seaside-granite-museum/
LOCATION:Small Cove Park\, 6 Atlantic Avenue\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T031437
CREATED:20240604T214127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T225227Z
UID:617-1722772800-1722776400@www.stonington.lib.me.us
SUMMARY:The Friendly Maine Lobstermen
DESCRIPTION:An Island Family Picture Book\nThe Friendly Maine Lobstermen: A Voyage of the Kieran Scott is the first picture book by Melissa Jones-Bayley\, the author\, and her children Rosalie and Gavin Bayley\, the illustrators. The book is a sweet tale about cooperation and sharing in the lobster industry\, focusing on kindness and helpfulness. The art is inspired by the island’s landscapes and the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean\, and the story draws from family history and shared experiences. They will present a reading and a discussion of the creative and collaborative processes from inspiration to publication. \nTheir talk will be followed by a book signing. You can buy a copy in advance at Penobscot Bay Press or at the event. \nMelissa Jones-Bayley is a native of Stonington\, where she lives with her husband Chris and their two children\, Rosalie\, 15\, and Gavin\, 13. She and her husband are both business owners and active in community service. She is fulfilling her dream of raising her children on the island and immersing them in its vibrant artistic community. The book features Gavin’s intricate pencil sketches and precise ink lines combined with Rosalie’s evocative watercolor palette\, resulting in captivating illustrations that bring the story to life.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/friendly-maine-lobstermen-signing/
LOCATION:Stonington Public Library\, 64 Main Street\, Stonington\, ME\, 04681
ORGANIZER;CN="Stonington Public Library":MAILTO:stonington.public.library@gmail.com
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