Traditional Door Joining Demonstration Nevan Carling, a board member at the Jonathan Fisher House in Blue Hill, will present a demonstration of traditional door joining using historical tools and techniques. How did one build a door from raw materials before power tools? Early white settlers in the region, such as Rev. Jonathan Fisher of Blue … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Jonathan Fisher House"

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

Visit and read with certified therapy dog, Tenny, on the second Tuesday of every month at 11am. His person, Jessica Shively, will bring him by SPL to meet some of our youngest patrons and their families. It’s a chance for kids to learn new ways of interacting with a dog and with each other in … Continue reading "Read with Tenny – a Pre-K program"

The Seaweed and the Clay The artist will create slab built ceramic pots using seaweed for imprinted decoration. Basics of slab building and printing on clay will be covered. Christopher Scott Brumfield is an artist, art teacher, and writer from South Louisiana. His favorite artistic medium is clay, but he works in whatever material he … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Christopher Scott Brumfield"

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"

This is a three-day course focused on generating—rather than simply workshopping—historical fiction. Using writing prompts and exercises, assignments, readings, and self-directed research, participants will leave the course with the seeds for larger writing projects. We’ll discuss the purpose of and place for historical fiction today, and how stories can transcend time altogether. The class meet … Continue reading "Writing Historical Fiction"

Join Ben Shattuck at SPL for a reading from The History of Sound and a reception with light bites and beverages. The History of Sound will be available to purchase from Blue Hill Books, and the author will sign books at the end of the program. Read more about Ben on his website and Instagram.

This is a three-day course focused on generating—rather than simply workshopping—historical fiction. Using writing prompts and exercises, assignments, readings, and self-directed research, participants will leave the course with the seeds for larger writing projects. We’ll discuss the purpose of and place for historical fiction today, and how stories can transcend time altogether. The class meet … Continue reading "Writing Historical Fiction"

Join Maine author and naturalist Tom Wessels for an interpretative walk through Shore Acres Preserve. Co-hosted by Stonington Public Library and Island Heritage Trust. Space is limited, and RSVPs are required. Contact SPL at the phone or email below.

This is a three-day course focused on generating—rather than simply workshopping—historical fiction. Using writing prompts and exercises, assignments, readings, and self-directed research, participants will leave the course with the seeds for larger writing projects. We’ll discuss the purpose of and place for historical fiction today, and how stories can transcend time altogether. The class meet … Continue reading "Writing Historical Fiction"