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…
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"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…
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, …
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 — 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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
CAMDEN — Internationally known novelist Tess Gerritsen will be the featured speaker Monday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m., at the Anderson Inn at Quarry Hill.
Gerritsen will reflect on her…
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…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books in downtown Belfast invites the public, especially those who are in pre-Kindergarten through the third or fourth grade, to meet children’s book author and illustrator…
SEARS ISLAND — Carver Memorial Library and Friends of Sears Island are collaborating on a summer StoryWalk for children to enjoy along the Homestead Trail on Sears Island. As families walk along…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writers Laura McNeal and Lily King on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host a Summer Reading Program on Tuesdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., from Tuesday, July 9, to Tuesday, August 6.
SSCL will…
ROCKLAND — The first Writer-in-Residence at Millay House Rockland will be Melissa McKinstry, a poet from San Diego, California.
The inaugural Millay House Rockland Residency will be for the…
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will exhibit paintings by Stockton Springs resident Mark Quigley starting Saturday, June 22, and continuing through Sunday, July 28.…
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writer and university professor Anna Monardo on Tuesday, July 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the bookshop…
SEARSPORT — Anodyne Book Shop, in Searsport, continues its 2024 Summer Wine and Sign Series on Friday, June 21, at 5:30 p.m., with artist and poet, Summer J. Hart, who will read from and discuss…
ST. GEORGE — The Jackson Memorial Library, in Tenants Harbor, announces its 17th Summer Literary Series in St. George.
Tuesday, July 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Roxana Robinson…
SEARSPORT — Anodyne Book Shop, in Searsport, continues its 2024 Summer Wine and Sign Series on Saturday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m., with author, Chelsea Diehl, who will read from and discuss her new…
ROCKPORT — The Lesher Family Foundation, in partnership with the Authors Guild Foundation and Maine Media Workshops + College, will host a third season of its summer…
ROCKPORT — Shannon Mullen and Governor Janet Mills discuss their book, In Other Words, Leadership, Friday, June 21, 2024, from 5 - 7 p.m., at Barnswallow Books, in Rockport. The…
WALDOBORO — This summer The Waldoboro Inn, 926 Main St. Waldoboro, ME, 04572, presents a series of workshops hosted by local artists and writers. Each skilled individual will share their talents…
CAMDEN — Join Maine-based author Susan Jonason for a book talk, Q & A, and signing on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 PM in the Picker Room of the Camden Public Library. Jonason will discuss her…
WASHINGTON — Gibbs Library's summer reading program officially begins Thursday, June 13, with a visit from children's author Fran Hodgkins.
This summer's theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat.” All…
