Summer Art Story Time

Small Cove Park 6 Atlantic Avenue, Stonington, ME

Island artists lead our summer story time series with read-aloud stories and art activities for kids and their families.We are heading outdoors to Small Cove Park, a few short steps from SPL at 6 Atlantic Avenue (right behind Camden National Bank), to take advantage of the fresh air and natural beauty. All ages welcome. June … Continue reading "Summer Art Story Time"

Author Talk: On Harbor’s Edge by Kate Hotchkiss

Stonington Public Library 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME

Meet Kate Hotchkiss, the author of On Harbor’s Edge, over light bites and beverages starting at 4pm and stick around for a reading and Q&A at 5pm. On Harbor’s Edge will be available to purchase from Blue Hill Books, and the author will sign books at the end of the program. Acclaimed by bestselling historical novelist Bernard Cornwell, On … Continue reading "Author Talk: On Harbor’s Edge by Kate Hotchkiss"

Puffin Story Time & Craft

Stonington Public Library 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME

Come for a special Puffin story time and craft at SPL to celebrate Puffin Pride & Passages. Martin Jenkins and Jenni Desmond's Puffin lets young readers "discover the intriguing world of this charming bird." "Everyone recognizes the puffin, with its black and white feathers and brightly colored bill. But how does the puffin live? What happens down … Continue reading "Puffin Story Time & Craft"

Reader’s Choice: Starter Villain

Stonington Public Library 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME

Reader's Choice: Shannon Lindsay Starter Villain by John Scalzi MILS catalog record (SPL copy on order) “Inheriting your uncle’s supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who’s running the place. Charlie’s life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, … Continue reading "Reader’s Choice: Starter Villain"

Music with Abby – a Pre-K program

Stonington Public Library 64 Main Street, Stonington, ME

Let’s get musical! Explore rhythm and music with island singer, songwriter, and musician Abby Litman on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 11am. Kids won’t be hushed for making noise in the library. In fact, they’ll be encouraged. Read more about Abby on her website and Instagram.