BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by internationally acclaimed author Martin Walker on Monday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. The event will…
Literature
life aboard an icebreaker and exploring an old whaling station
CAMDEN — In a presentation entitled “Sailing Svalbard: The Last Imaginary Place,” Maine fiction writer Cynthia Reeves will share highlights of her Arctic travels and inspirations for her latest…
SEARSMONT — Midcoast born and raised author William H. Hyland will visit Searsmont Town Library on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m., to read from and discuss his debut novel, Bayside. The…
Volunteers needed
ROCKPORT — “It’s not back-to-school time for everyone,” said Rockport Public Library, in a news release. “For some, it’s start-a-stack-of-cozy-reads time – as comforting as the shift from steamy…
free teen poetry workshop “Finding Guides” earlier in the day
ROCKLAND — Robert Carr will read his poetry Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.
Carr is the author of five poetry collections, and his work has appeared in the…
a domestic abuse storyline runs through many of his books
Andre Dubus lll is the October guest of the Finding Our Voices Women’s Online Book Club during Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. The event is free and open to women everywhere, whether or not they…
Turning Ideas into Novels
ROCKPORT — On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Library Foundation will host a presentation by internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen in the lower level of the Rockport…
People who live in or own property in Rockland, Children and teachers in Knox County, Coast Guard families
ROCKLAND — Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September at Rockland Public Library. The Library is inviting everyone to discover, or re-discover, the resources and opportunities available…
In the summer of 2023, two friends decided to write a poem each time they swam. They both love open water swimming and they swam a lot that summer, sometimes alone, sometimes together. From a…
a program of song and poetry called “Love Today”
BELFAST — Songs From Here, a Maine-based initiative supporting locally-written Classical vocal music, will perform in Belfast during this third season of performances. A series of six concerts…
The Road to Dalton and its new follow-up novel
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by award-winning Maine author Shannon Bowring on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Bowring will be…
THOMASTON — Maine Authors Publishing will be hosting the 5th Annual Maine Authors Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at a new location—the Thomaston Public Library…
the impact of humans on pristine environments, the isolation of mental illness, and the solace of storytelling
Author Cynthia Reeves plans a Whale of a Book Tour for The Last Whaler, her new novel due out September 3, 2024, from Regal House Publishing. Her tour includes visits to bookstore and…
WASHINGTON — Bess the Book Bus returns to Gibbs Library, in Washington, on Wednesday, August 21, from 3 - 5 p.m.
This event marks the end of Gibbs' summer reading program (Read, Renew,…
SEARSPORT — Anodyne Book Shop, in Searsport, continues its 2024 Summer Wine and Sign Series on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m., with Sharon Kitchens, who will read from and discuss her new book, …
“history is about you and me and our common, lovely lives"
TENANTS HARBOR — On Friday, Aug. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host “A Conversation with Author Deborah Gould,” author of the novel Kate Meader…
"Brilliant Disguise"
CAMDEN — Camden Public library welcomes journalist and author Susan Kellam for a book talk and discussion about her newly-released memoir, Brilliant Disguise. This event will take place…
Mushroom Mania
ROCKLAND — Maine author Hilary E. Bartlett will be signing copies of her new book, Mushroom Mania, on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. - 1 p. m., at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop, 47…
BELFAST —Youth Services Librarian and Professional Storyteller Stephanie Holman hosts two August story hours in Belfast City Park near the playground, weather permitting. Join her Fridays, Aug. 23…
SEARSPORT — Anodyne Book Shop in Searsport continues its 2024 Summer Wine and Sign Series on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m., with Robert Klose, who will read from and discuss his new novel, …
SEARSPORT — Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on another summer StoryWalk for children to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island. As families walk…
THOMASTON — Join Maine children’s novelist Diane Madden and Neeps the tortoise, to hear The Story of Neeps and Tattie, in a live event Sunday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m., at the Thomaston Public…
ROCKPORT — Barnswallow Books welcomes Rhordi Lewis in conversation with Donna Denizè as they discuss all things Shakespeare on Wednesday, August 7, from 5 - 7 p.m. The talk will be followed by…
TENANTS HARBOR — On Friday, August 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library in Tenants Harbor will host a poetry evening with Kali Lightfoot and Betsy Sholl.
The Poet Laureate of…
SEARSPORT — Carver Memorial Library will welcome children’s book author and illustrator Hazel Mitchell for a book talk and workshop on Tuesday, August 13, from 3 to 4 p.m.
Mitchell will…
ROCKLAND — Friends of Rockland Public Library will hold its Summer Book Sale on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Community Room of the Rockland Public Library.
Friends…
SEARSPORT — Anodyne Book Shop, in Searsport, welcomes award-winning children’s book author Alexandra Hinrichs to lead a special story time and book signing on Sunday, August 4, at 9:30 a.m.
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sharing insights from her new book, ‘Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice’
ROCKLAND — The Millay House Rockland Writer-in-Residence Reading Series continues with Natalie Goldberg, Zen teacher of writing as practice and best-selling author of …
“His colleagues were shocked when he volunteered for the Union army, but he was undeterred”
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by New York Times best-selling author and historian Ronald C. White (A. Lincoln, American Ulysses…
The Rockport Public Library is now offering a new benefit to library cardholders: access to the online streaming platform Kanopy.
“Because of the extraordinary fundraising efforts of the…
an elderly Rhode Island man enlists the help of a young college dropout to find answers
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by Ann Hood, author of eleven books, on Thursday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m., at the shop. The event…
CAMDEN — On Saturday, August 3, at 4 p.m., Linda Buckmaster will give a “walking tour” of her traveling literary exhibit, “Of Cod and Communities,” at the Camden Public Library. The inside talk is…
benefitting children's literacy programs in Maine
ROCKLAND — Buddy Doyle will sign copies of the book "Where Maine Reads" on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 1 - 4 p.m., at the Rockland branch of Maine State Credit Union, 168 Camden Street.
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BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writer Bill Roorbach (Lucky Turtle, The Girl of the Lake, The Remedy of Love, and Life Among…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents Maine author Monica Wood, Thursday, August 1, at 6 p.m., in person at the library. This event is free and open to all. Initially, Wood had planned…
crime thriller set in Portland, Maine
SEARSPORT — Anodyne Book Shop, in Searsport, continues its 2024 Summer Wine and Sign Series on Friday, July 26, at 5:30 p.m., with Philip Baker, who will read from and discuss his new book, …
including Isle au Haut, Matinicus, Monhegan, North Haven, Vinalhaven
NORTHEAST HARBOR — For almost 20 years, The Island Reader has featured the work of residents living on Maine’s unbridged islands. Each edition, published annually by Maine Seacoast Mission,…
Real Girl Review
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library presents travel blogger Geeves Joy, Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Discover the world through the eyes of Geeves…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will present author Cathie Pelletier reading from and discussing her work on Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. Seating is limited, so pre-…
Silent Auction, Raffle, Treasure Sale, Puzzle Sale, Bake Sale
TENANTS HARBOR — On Saturday, July 20, the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will hold its annual book fair from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The fair will include a silent auction, raffle, book…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to an evening of conversation with two award-winning novelists, J. Courtney Sullivan and Ann Packer, on Friday, July 26, at 6 p.m…
Read Aloud and Art Lesson
ROCKLAND — Celebrate Rockland Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Friday, July 19, from 3 - 4 p.m., with local author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen.
Van Dusen will share read alouds…
BELFAST — Readers can drop in at the Belfast Free Library, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and read.
“Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce…
THOMASTON — Novelist, memoirist and playwright Monica Wood will discuss her latest novel, How to Read a Book, in a live event Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the Thomaston Public…
“The government of India would be wise to study the words of this year's winners of the Bill Taylor Essay Contest: John Punnachalil of Oceanside High School, Artur Savchii of Gould Academy, and…
the first guest in the Writer-in-Residence series
ROCKLAND — Mark Doty, distinguished poet and essayist, will open the Writers-in-Residence program at the Millay House Rockland with a free public reading alongside Maine poet Bruce Willard on…
kickoff party July 9
ROCKPORT — Rockport Public Library invites young patrons to participate in a unique “Summer of S.P.I.E.S.” Summer Reading program. There will be sleuthing for sure, but this S.P.I.E.S. program…
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library, in Washington, will hold its Summer Book Sale on Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Bryant Room.
An assortment of books of nearly every genre (and…
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Public Library will be closed to the public on Monday, July 1 for repair of the second side of the skylight.
“They will let the public know ASAP if that changes due…
CAMDEN — From Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge to Morgan Talty’s Night of the Living Rez, short-story cycles are an increasingly popular genre of fiction. But why? What…
