Southwest Harbor
Public Library

Event General

Holiday Book Sale & Scallop Raffle 2021

December 2, 2021

 The Southwest Harbor Public Library will hold its annual Holiday Book Sale Saturday & Sunday, December 4th and 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. then ongoing during library hours through the holidays. Hundreds of . . . read more »

Acadia: Finding Peace in an Overcrowded Park with Photographer John K. Putnam

November 22, 2021

Photographer John K. Putnam will kick-off the December exhibit at the Southwest Harbor Public Library with the online presentation, “Acadia: Finding Peace in an Overcrowded Park” on Tuesday, November 30 at 5:30 p.m. Along with . . . read more »

Lesbian History Trail of Mount Desert Island Launch

October 19, 2021

On Tuesday, October 26th at 5:30 p.m. the Southwest Harbor Public Library is honored to host the launch of the Lesbian History Trail of Mount Desert Island with an online cyber tour, featuring local playwright . . . read more »

Confronting the Challenge of Affordable Workforce Housing on MDI – Island Housing Trust

September 9, 2021

Tuesday, September 28 at 5:30 – Online There is a serious threat facing the island, and the situation is getting worse. Many of those who work here year-round, who make up—and contribute to—the communities of . . . read more »

Big Read – Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast

September 8, 2021

This year, we’re reading the memoir Can We Talk About Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast, hosted by the Ellsworth Public Library. We’re excited to connect with Roz Chast via Zoom on Saturday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m.All . . . read more »

Hook ‘n I September Hooked Rug Exhibit

September 1, 2021

Rugs, and more, like you’ve never seen. Don’t miss the annual exhibit of Mount Desert Island’s rug hooking group, Hook ‘n I on display at the library during the month of September. Members of Hook . . . read more »

“What Makes A Strong Portrait” with Judy Taylor 8/24

August 13, 2021

Tuesday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m., the Southwest Harbor Public Library presents “What Makes a Strong Portrait,” an online talk with artist Judy Taylor. Judy will look at portraits from the early Renaissance to present . . . read more »

Art Auction – A Celebration of Art Library Benefit

August 4, 2021

From Sunday, August 1 through Friday, August 27 the Southwest Harbor Public Library will host its annual A Celebration of Art exhibition.  This library fundraiser is an online auction showcasing creative works of talented community . . . read more »

Pretty Rugged: True Stories from Women of the Sea with Author Ali Farrell, Lobsterman Holly Masterson, and more!

August 3, 2021

Tuesday, Aug 10 at 5:30 p.m., the Southwest Harbor Public Library will host an outdoor book talk on the lawn at St. John Church with author Ali Farrel, Holly Masterson and other featured women from . . . read more »

Art & Algae: A Journey into the Curious World of Seaweed with Josie Iselin

July 26, 2021

Join us on Tuesday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. for a magical online presentation of fine art and scientific exploration with Josie Iselin author and illustrator of The Curious World of Seaweed. For over twenty . . . read more »