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SUMMARY:Faerie Queen Story Hour
DESCRIPTION:Enchanted Islands is a living art story project\, a collaboration between writer-performer Melody Bates\, costume artist Jennifer Paar\, and Deer Isle sculptor Peter Beerits. The 2024 residency will include three original versions of beloved fairy tales at Nervous Nellie’s on Deer Isle with the storyteller costumed in spectacular garments designed for each tale. \nThese stories feature magic\, disguise and self-discovery\, bravery\, and birds. They usher family audiences into 21st century tales of enchantment\, and human relationships to the natural world. \nMelody will perform one of the three tales in the children’s room at SPL on Friday\, August 2 at 1pm.
URL:http://www.stonington.lib.me.us/event/faerie-queen-story-hour/
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:20240804T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240804T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000
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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:20240807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132735
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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:20240809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132735
CREATED:20240712T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201326Z
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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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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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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:20240814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000
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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:20240815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T170000
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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:20240817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132735
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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:20240821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132735
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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:20240822T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T180000
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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:20240825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T203000
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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:20240828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T132736
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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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