July 6th, 2026
Greetings library friends and patrons! After a hot start the library is off and running!
Here’s this week’s news:
- We’ve adjusted the start times of our July Tea Times to accommodate those wanting to also attend the Monteaux Concerts — our special Tea Times with Karen MacPherson and Caroline Bicks will now be from 3:30-4:30 PM !
- Our first annual Chess Tournament was a great success last Friday thanks to Thomas Karvounis with an assist from Christina. This new fundraiser brought in $120 for new materials for the library, and fun was had by all. Congrats to our winner, Benji, and finalist Pat!
- Have you gotten your membership yet? Our summer membership is still only 20$ for the summer, less than the price of a new release hardcover, and you can easily complete your membership through our donation page on our website
- Tea Time begins this week on Weds at 4 PM on the Porch
- Storytime begins on Thursday at 10AM — This week we will be reading stories about Maine, playing Maine Bingo and making bookmarks.
Coming Up in July-
Weds July 15th @ 3:30-4:30 PM *NOTE EARLIER TIME*
Special Tea Time with Washington Post Mystery Book Reviewer Karen MacPherson. Learn about new mystery writers, the reviewing process and bring your questions for this casual discussion of all things mystery with Karen MacPherson.
Weds July 22 @ 3:30-4:30 PM *NOTE EARLIER TIME*
Caroline Bicks – Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King
Caroline Bicks, the University of Maine’s inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature, will discuss her new book at this Special Tea Time. Caroline spent a year exploring King’s early drafts and hand-written revisions, guided by one question millions of Kingʼs enthralled and terrified readers (including her) have asked themselves: What makes Stephen King’s writing stick in our heads and haunt us long after we’ve closed the book? Books will be available for purchase from Blue Hill Books.
Tues July 28th 4 PM Anne Dean Memorial Garden Talk
at the Hancock Point Chapel 919 Point Rd.
Native Plants of Interest through the Season: a talk given by Geneva Langley, Supervisory Gardener Wild Gardens of Acadia
Weds July 29th from 3-4 PM *NOTE the earlier Tea Time!*. David Hirzel – How the Heck Did They Do That? David Hizel discusses his new book How the Heck Did They Do That? co-authored with Brad Borkin. Discover the secrets behind history’s greatest achievers as the award-winning author and HP resident uncover the powerful mindset, resilience, and vision that unite history’s boldest innovators and explorers.
ALSO July 29th @5:30-6:30. 10TH ANNUAL YOUTH GAME NIGHT (a dropoff event). Games! Snacks! Charades! And maybe some…water balloons? 💦We’ll see if it’s warm enough:) Bring a friend to this drop-off event for youth ages 5-12. Teens can get volunteer credit for helping out.
Thanks for reading to the end and hope to see you soon!
💗📚🌲
Emily