. Steve Hindy will present from his book based on the life of his grandfather, The Ali Hindy Story: A Muslim Immigrant in 20th Century America, published in 2025. About The Ali Hindy Story This is the story of a 12-year-old Syrian Muslim boy who left his troubled homeland in 1894 with two … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Steve Hindy"
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 … Continue reading "Second Saturday Story Time"
Martin Conte is the director of Flash! in the Pans, a locally renowned community steel drum band, based in Blue Hill, ME. Conte will present a talk and demonstration about the history, construction, anatomy, and performance of steel drums, known as pans. Conte will have a variety of pans available for audience members to try … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Martin Conte"
A family trip with breathtaking views! Sunset cruise with SPL and Isle au Haut Boat Services aboard the Otter. Captain Garret Aldrich will take us on a memorable evening tour of Stonington Harbor for all in the family to enjoy. Bask in a glorious sunset while giving back to a public resource—Stonington Public Library—that opens … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Family Sunset Cruise"
Mary Seelhorst will present: The Platonic Ideal of a Sports Car: James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5. True crime, twisted provenance, pop culture, philosophy, folklore, museums, movie-making, mythbusting, and an unsolved mystery figure into this presentation by exhibit developer Mary Seelhorst. This fast-paced, heavily illustrated session explores the making of an automotive icon that’s endured and … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Mary Seelhorst"
