Literature

Rockland Shakespeare Society will read selections on the theme of LOVE
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Members of the Rockland Shakespeare Society will read selections from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets on the theme of LOVE.

“William Shakespeare’s Valentines: Love and Lovers” will take…

"together we delve into the romantic themes woven throughout Shakespeare’s works"
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Quarry Hill is offering a special pre-Valentine event, featuring members of the Rockland Shakespeare Society, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m., at the Anderson Inn.

"Celebrate love and…

judge for this year’s residency applications will be announced
Millay House Rockland

Millay House Rockland will have an open house to celebrate the 134th birthday of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. The event takes place Friday, Feb. 6, from 2 - 3:45 p.m., at 198A Broadway.

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"Deep winter is the perfect time to hunker down and read," said Rockland Public Library, in a news release.

Winter Bingo, February 1 - March 31, is for…

finding and building productive editorial relationships
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Anodyne Book Shop and Coffee Shop, in Searsport, is sponsoring a panel discussion for writers on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., titled Working with…

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The Rockport Public Library will be hosting a Valentine's Day-themed Tea Party for families on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 10:30 a.m.

Participants…

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Just in time for this year’s Winter Olympics, Maine author and curling enthusiast David Florig will read from his latest novel, Negative Peace, on…

supporting bold nonfiction storytelling; Applications open March 1 - 31, 2026
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The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation, in collaboration with Points North Institute, has launched the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Documentary Film Award, a new annual…

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The Stockton Springs Community Library will be hosting Make and Take Lego’s Club on the third Wednesday in January, February, and March.

Make your own creations and take…

submission deadline January 31, 2026
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Submissions are now open for the second annual Maine Playwrights One Act Festival, celebrating the voices and visions of playwrights living throughout the state of Maine. The festival will…

help make the library a better place for teens
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Get involved with the library and earn volunteer credit for assisting with programs, art, and events that matter to you and your community. 

Join Miss Katie for a Teen Advisory…

Poet Zachary Cole will be reading his work at  "Wintersong" on Jan. 13. He writes vividly  about life and people on the Midcoast of Maine, with humor and surprise. Photo courtesy of Eleanor Cade Busby

"Wintersong: A Midcoast Gathering of Voices" will take place Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Porter Hall at Skidompha Library, Main St., Damariscotta with a snow date…

Registration deadline January 18
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The “Jumpstart Your Writing in the New Year,” writing workshop led by Linda Buckmaster will meet Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the…

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Middle School Book Club at Rockland Public Library continues into 2026.

The club meets on RSU-13 early release days: Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 p.m., as well as…

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night at the library?

"Guess what," said Rockland Public Library. "Your stuffed animals can find out."

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The kids…

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On Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 6 p.m, at the Waldoboro Public Library, Waldoboro author Philip Austin will present a workshop on the tools and philosophy of DIY publishing.…

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The Camden Public Library’s annual Jumpstart January program series for adults returns in 2026 for another lineup of workshops and programs designed to engage your creativity,…

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Spanish Songs and Stories with Jared McCannell, director of Penobscot Bay Language School, are held Mondays, at 10:30 a.m., in the Children's Room at Rockland Public Library…

The Fifth Element Book Club meets on the first Monday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The February selection is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin…

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Teen Book Club is transitioning to Teen Manga Club for the rest of the school year and summer. Join Miss Katie for snacks and book chats about your favorite manga. 

Each month, the…

Poem: 'For the Solstice is coming, And with it more light!'
A view to the north-northwest from Beech Hill, in Rockport. (Photo by Lynda Clancy)

Winterberry, wintergreen, winter…

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Join Miss Katie for a special New Year's storytime, crafts, and activities. Listen to stories, dance, sing, decorate your own party hat, and then help the countdown to NOON. Rockland Public…

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The Unitarian Universalist Church of Belfast annual Solstice Celebration will be Saturday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m., at

schedule a time slot
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Boo, the therapy dog at Appleton Library, will be available Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1 - 4 p.m., to be read to by a child, or to sit and cuddle with while a parent…

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The Maine State Library staff has canceled a meeting set for Tuesday, Dec. 2, as the system awaits legal guidance from the Office of the Maine Attorney General on…

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Stockton Springs Community Library will be celebrating children's holiday events Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 -11 a.m.

"We will be reading some fun Christmas stories, some crafting, and…

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Camden Public Library invites the public to a musical poetry reading by Gary Chapin of his poetry chapbook The Last Accordion He Will Ever Buy…

sailor and host of 'This Old House'
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Steve Thomas will provide a richly illustrated presentation on his newest book, Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m., at St. George Town Office,…

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"Maine has a rich literary heritage, including one of poets and poetry, that continues today," said Rockland Public Library, in a news rleae.

The…

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Friends of the Rockport Public Library will hold a December Book Sale, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the library’s lower level. 

a collection of poems by nearly fifty Midcoast poets
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The Rockport Public Library Poets’ Corner will host a celebration of the second volume of the Midcoast Poetry Journal on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m., in the lower level of the Rockport Public…

Out of the Ruins: Love in a Time of War
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The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will host Rev. Loren McGrail on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., in the Abbott Room, Belfast Free Library. She will share art and poetry from Gazan and…

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The Friends of Rockland Public Library (FRPL) will hold their annual Festival of Lights Silent Auction and Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 29.

the beauty and mystery of Maine's Penobscot River and forests after dark
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Quarry Hill welcomes Steven Long, editor, and various authors to the Anderson Inn on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m.

"Pull up a chair and lean in as authors read from their contributions to the…

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Join Rockland Public Library for a special event celebrating the release of volume 2 of the Midcoast Poetry Journal, a collection of poems by Midcoast poets. Local poets, including members…

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Maine Public and Rockland Public Library present "Daniel Tiger's Grr-iffic Literacy Tour," Thursday, Nov. 20, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. This event is free,…

a tumultuous ride through 4th grade for a headstrong girl
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Who can focus on school when their new neighbor is training an adorable puppy to be a guide dog for the blind?

Not Sparrow Robinson, the contagiously exuberant hero of “…

visiting the home waters of her childhood and bringing back her traveling songs
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Belfast author Linda Buckmaster will launch her new book, Journey Waters. Poems, Prose, Places, on Sunday, Nov. 9…

Artwork from the book will be on display during November
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WALDOBORO — Artist Argy Nestor, from Union, and poet Jean Feldeisen, from Washington, will give a presentation, Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m., at the Waldoboro…

Camden Public Library is livestreaming the online event
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The grassroots nonprofit Finding Our Voices invites everyone to join an online talk on November 18 with Booker Prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle, who will be Zooming…

artist reception November 14
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From November 1 through December 30, 2025, Searsmont Town Library is featuring the work of Maria J. King.

Consisting of art-inspired tableaux in the form of shadow boxes…

open to the public, especially pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade
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Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public—especially those who are in pre-Kindergarten through the third or fourth grade—to meet acclaimed children’s book author and illustrator…

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) with Penobscot Bay Language School, Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Rockland Public Library…

a young British actress meets an American; a man's bitter retreat from Dunkirk
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On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., the Rockport Public Library will host Maine author Barbara Kent Lawrence for an event introducing her new book, 

computer hacker eluding capture by the FBI
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On Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m., the Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, will host a talk with author Robert T. Kelley on his soon-to-be…

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Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a talk and book signing by internationally acclaimed Maine author Lily King to celebrate the recent release of her New York Times…

keeping the flame of creativity; managing the inevitable disruptions
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Writing and caregiving often exist in tension—and in conversation—with one another. Whether planned or unexpected, short-term or lifelong, caregiving shapes how…

keynote presenter Ellen Bass
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The Belfast Poetry Festival, celebrating its 20th year, will take place October 16-19 in venues in downtown Belfast. Nationally recognized poet Ellen Bass will headline…

Work by Sherrie York. (Photo courtesy Georges River Land Trust)

Maine Master Naturalist and artist Sherrie York will lead a free workshop in two locations to jumpstart nature journaling.

Have you always wanted to keep a nature journal, but didn’t know…