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…
Literature
The Road to Dalton and its new follow-up novel
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
