OWLS HEAD — Entering its third season, the Owls Head Village Library Garden Gatherings summer speaker series will feature well-known Maine-based artists, authors, historians and museum executives.

“Set in homes around Owls Head, the gardens and ocean views create a backdrop to learn and gather with friends,” said the Library, in a news release.

Sunday, June 18 will feature Jim Nickelson, from Camden, a fine art photographer, custom digital printer, bookmaker and teacher whose work has been widely exhibited throughout New England. His photography often deals with our relationships with the unknown. He has served in several Artist in Residence programs in several U.S. locations and Iceland and is known for his current teaching focusing on photography and the natural world.

On July 16, Farnsworth Art Museum curator Jane Bianco will be the featured speaker.

August 20 will be Susan Conley, author of the best-seller Landslide, on “The Power of Story”.

On September 17, Jim Parmentier of Maine’s First Ship will tell the story of the Popham Beach colony (1607) and the reconstruction of Maine’s first ship, the Virginia, originally built by settlers in 1608.

All events are scheduled for Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m.

“Our Garden Gatherings have been a great opportunity to bring our community together,” said Diane Nelson, president of the Library Board. “This year should prove successful once again, and we are excited to bring summer educational programs to Owls Head. Our library is growing in its services and programs, and we hope to welcome many guests to this outstanding speaker series”.

All are welcome, and no attendance fees are charged. Refreshments served. Events are outdoors, and attendees should bring a chair or blanket. RSVP’s by email owlsheadvillagelibrary@gmail.com are requested.

“The library thanks the Maine Community Foundation for its financial support of our speaker series,” said the release.

For more information and updates about these events, visit owlsheadlibrary.org