Gibbs Library is holding its Summer Book Sale on Saturday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
"An assortment of books of every genre will be available to…
Literature
Gibbs Library Reading Series: Maine Poets and Writers
Gibbs Library will host Maine writers Jefferson Navicky and Ian Ludders on Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m., in the Bryant Room. Navicky and Ludders…
Silent Art Auction, Raffle, Treasure Sale, Puzzle Sale, Bake Sale
On Saturday, July 19, 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 book sale, silent…
Artist Colin Page has released his debut book, Object Narrative — a celebration of still life…
a few familiar names are Robbins, Spear, Ulmer, Keen, Woster
The public is invited to the next meeting of Hope Historical Society, which will be held July 15, 2025. There will be a brief business meeting at 6:30 p.m.,…
Maine author Dave Morrison will be signing copies of his poetry collections, Sunday, July 13, from 1 - 3 p.m., at the Tiny Bookshop in Rockport. The Tiny Bookshop is the Midcoast's newest (…
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by writer Jessica Berger Gross on Friday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the bookshop to celebrate the release…
'Air Cake and Other Summery Occupations'
A unique musical story creation for families, “Air Cake and Other Summery Occupations” with Catharine Cary and percussionist Andrea Re, will be…
Camden Public Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Jessica Shattuck for a book talk on her latest title, Last…
relatively poor Madeleine Force met Colonel Astor, the third richest man in the United States
SEARSPORT — "The story of Madeleine and Colonel John Jacob Astor is very much part of the story of Bar Harbor, Maine," said Carver Memorial Library, in a news release.…
kickoff party, guest chef, yoga, crafts, light show, best-selling author
Rockport Public Library invites young patrons to participate in the annual Summer Reading program. This year’s theme is inspired by a quote attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “…
The Rockland Public Library and the Midcoast Poetry Calendar present a poetry reading, Thursday, July 10, at 6 p.m., in the Reading Room. This event is free and open to all.…
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to an evening of conversation with Sam Sifton and A.O. (Tony) Scott, two writers for the New York Times, on Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m.…
emotional depth shaped by Southern roots and coastal Maine life
Local author Shannon DalPozzal shares stories behind her best-selling memoir, Of a Woman: The Journey to Becoming, Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., at the…
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to stop by the shop on Tuesday, July 8, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., to meet Tim Cotton, who will be signing copies of his fourth collection…
recent release of 'Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story'
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk by New York Times bestselling author Rich Cohen on Wednesday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the bookshop. The event celebrates…
Free and Open to the Public
Poets Garrett Hongo and Lauren K. Watel will be reading their poetry for the first event of the 2025 season of Blue Raven Gallery's Poetry Reading Series, …
Started by two Midcoast authors
MIDCOAST—Maine authors, particularly those who would rather write than wear a sales and marketing hat, are finding community and collaboration with a new authors' collective called No Shelf-…
Readers can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and read.
"Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and…
Ages 4 – 10 are invited to Rockland Public Library to engage their body, mind, and sense of play with Portland Stage's Play Me a Story, Wednesday, June 25, from 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Enjoy a…
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to an evening of conversation with New York Times best-selling authors Thomas E. Ricks and Tess Gerritsen on Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m…
firefights in Rockland Harbor, a standoff in Camden
The Lady Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution in partnership with the Thomaston Historical Society and the Knox Museum will present their newly published non-fiction book,…
Join the Carver Memorial Library for the start of its summer reading program with a Bubble Party Kickoff on Friday, June 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be lawn…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine State Parks, Boothbay Railway Village, Maine Maritime Museum
The Rockland Public Library is offering passes for their adult cardholders to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Owls Head Transportation Museum, Maine State Parks…
applicants from across the country submitted works
Millay House Rockland has announced the winners of its Writer-in-Residence spots for 2025-2026.
Joanna Young, a poet from Searsport, Maine…
in tandem with Third Annual Donut Festival
The Friends of Rockport Public Library (FRPL) will hold their second book sale of the year on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will…
Other best-selling novels include 'The Presence of Absence' and 'Night Came with Many Stars'
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk and book signing by the internationally acclaimed author Simon Van Booy, author of more than a dozen books including, most…
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites children in the four-to-eight-year-old range and their adults for a fun hour of drawing and storytelling on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to noon.…
Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk by Catherine Newman on Tuesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., to celebrate the paperback release of her New York Times bestselling…
Local author Kate Hotchkiss will read from and discuss her new novel, Thursday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library.
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On Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host its annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale. Stock up on books,…
ROCKLAND — Join Millay House Rockland, Thursday, June 5, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., when members of the Trans Poetic Archive will host a heart-to-heart…
ROCKPORT — Inside Kelly Hokkanen's pocket-sized used bookstore measuring only 120 square feet, there are vast worlds — and the public is just starting to hear about it.
The Tiny Bookshop,…
Live Birds and Deadly Forces: Birding and Northwoods mystery writing come together at Camden library
The Camden Public Library welcomes an unlikely duo: a birding guide and naturalist (who's not a novelist) and a Northwoods mystery author (who's not a birder). What could they have in common? What…
Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Rockland Public Library, local author E.K. Sathue will discuss her novel youthjuice, in which a 29-year-old…
ROCKLAND — Have you ever wondered what makes a poem a sonnet? Are you a writer who is curious about the form?
Reencountering the Sonnet: Millay,…
BELFAST — The Belfast Poetry Festival seeks poets and writers, artists, performers, and workshop facilitators to join this year’s program, which celebrates the Festival’s 20 year. Events geared…
CAMDEN — An evening of poetry and music will be held Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m., in the Reading Room at Camden Public Library, to kick off the 3rd annual Camden Festival…
CAMDEN — Camden Public Library welcomes award-winning writer Maureen Stanton for a book talk and Q & A session featuring her recently published memoir, …
celebrating the release of 'Life and Art'
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to meet internationally acclaimed author Richard Russo at a talk and book signing on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. The free…
set in Maine, including deep in the heart of western Waldo County
MONROE — Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m., The Monroe Community Library invites the public to an author event with acclaimed Maine mystery writer Gerry Boyle.
Gerry Boyle is the author of 17…
CAMDEN — The third annual Camden Festival of Poetry will take place May 13 - 17, 2025.
The Festival opens with a Tuesday evening reading from 6 - 8 p.m., at the Camden Public Library,…
SEARSPORT — Maine author of On Harbor's Edge, Kate Hotchkiss, will speak Saturday, May 3, from 1 - 2 p.m., at Anodyne Bookshop. The event is open to the walk-in public and free of charge…
the release of 'Skin and Bones and Other Mike Bowditch Short Stories'
BELFAST — Paul Doiron, internationally acclaimed author of the hugely popular Mike Bowditch series set in Maine, will be at Left Bank Books, in Belfast, on Tuesday, May 13, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.…
SEARSMONT — Searsmont Town Library's Board of Trustees, Library Director and dedicated volunteers are preparing for the 35th annual Book & Bake Sale to take place this year…
CAMDEN — Love trees? Love poetry? The Camden Conservation Commission and Camden Public Library invite the public to celebrate their…
BELFAST — A reception with reading and refreshments will celebrate Waldo County Youth poems, Monday, May 5, from 4 - 5 p.m., at Belfast Free Library.…
Vacation Arts Activities, April 23
LINCOLNVILLE — Lincolnville Community Library celebrates its 10th anniversary with an open house, April 26, from 2 - 5 p.m.
The library will also be holding Spring…
'the definitive biographical portrait of the ambitious and innovative—and until now misunderstood—woman'
CAMDEN — Camden Public Library welcomes award-winning author Natalie Dykstra for a book talk on her latest title, Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart…
celebrating the releases of their new books
BELFAST — Left Bank Books, in downtown Belfast, invites the public to a free talk, Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m., at the bookshop, when poets Andrea Ballou and Pam Alexander celebrate the release…
