Visit the studio where inspiration is transformed into contemporary artist-made lighting. Take home a Modernmaine votive holder. Studio visit with Modernmaine founder and designer Julie Morringello. Learn how she creates unique light fixtures for homes and businesses. Her work crosses traditional boundaries, in that it is both functional and sculptural, and created from a combination … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Modernmaine"

Maine musician, singer, and songwriter Chris Ross comes to Four Acre Woods Campground to perform an SPL benefit concert. Check out Chris on Instagram and Facebook. Pizza by Hearth & Soul from 5-8pm Music starts at 6pm Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Venmo @stoningtonpubliclibrary or reach out to the contact information … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Chris Ross Concert"

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

What Is a Trumpet? Thomas Gotwals will present What Is a Trumpet?, a talk on the history of the trumpet, followed by live music performed with Frank Gotwals and Renee Sewall, two local musical colleagues. Thomas Gotwals was born in Northampton, MA and grew up between there and Oceanville, where his great grandfather was born … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Thomas Gotwals"

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"

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"

Lewis Robinson will read from his novel The Islanders, published by Islandport Press in September 2024, followed by a conversation and book signing. About The Islanders Shaken by problems at home, confused by the motives of a new love, and reeling from a public meltdown, high school hockey star Walt McNamara joins an exclusive new … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Lewis Robinson"

Tasty bites, delicious drinks, breathtaking views! Sunset 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—beyond just wine and cheese—for all to enjoy.  Bask in a glorious sunset while giving back to a public … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Wine & Cheese Sunset Cruise"

Let your words be wildly free to express your heart's desire. Strengthen your connection to words and stories. Through movement, craft, and writing, actively honor your personal story while developing a relationship with the words you select to share your insights and journey. Connect with others who have a desire to courageously share their own … Continue reading "Wild Words"

Let your words be wildly free to express your heart's desire. Strengthen your connection to words and stories. Through movement, craft, and writing, actively honor your personal story while developing a relationship with the words you select to share your insights and journey. Connect with others who have a desire to courageously share their own … Continue reading "Wild Words"

Jessica Berger Gross will read from her debut novel Hazel Says No, published by HarperCollins in June 2025, followed by a conversation and book signing. About Hazel Says No Hazel Blum, please report to the principal’s office. Hazel Blum. When Hazel Blum’s father gets a tenured job at a prestigious college, she and her family … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Jessica Berger Gross"

Slurp, sip, bask: freshly shucked oysters, wine pairings, and a view of Long Cove. Learn 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. “Our oysters grow in the productive and … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Deer Isle Oyster Company"

Two exhibits will run concurrently at SPL from Tuesday, August 12 through Saturday, November 1. There will be light bites & beverages and live music performed by Rugosa Rose at the reception on Saturday, August 23. Galen Davis: Off the Beaten Path – Maine Landscapes Galen Davis is a landscape artist living and working in … Continue reading "Exhibit Reception: Galen Davis and Rosalie & Gavin Bayley"

Let’s get musical! Explore rhythm and music with island singer, songwriter, and musician Abby Litman. Kids won’t be hushed for making noise in the library. In fact, they’ll be encouraged.

Sarah Braunstein will read from her novel Bad Animals, published by W.W. Norton in March 2024, followed by a conversation and book signing. About Bad Animals Now that her brilliant daughter is off at college, buttoned-up Maeve Cosgrove loves her job at her quiet Maine public library more than anything. But when a teenager accuses … Continue reading "Seaside Series: Sarah Braunstein"

Stonington-based singer-songwriter Abby Litman is a rising star in the folk genre whose songs marry the lyrical traditions of American roots music with innovative acoustic arrangements and modern concepts. Check out Abby on her website and Instagram. Admission by donation at the door. Contact SPL at phone or email below to reserve a seat. Downeast with … Continue reading "Downeast with SPL: Abby Litman Concert"