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 »

Category: Event General

Storytimes for Families & Babies

October 5, 2021

Family Storytime Outdoors Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 in the Children’s Garden Join Ms. Chrissy outside for a fun-filled interactive storytime outside in the children’s garden with books, puppets, movements, songs, and more! Ages 2 and older please . . . read more »

Category: Event Children

ArtWaves Members Exhibit in October

October 4, 2021

ArtWaves artist members will have work on exhibit at the Southwest Harbor Public Library during the month of October. This dynamic art exhibit will showcase a wide variety of works including landscape and portrait oil . . . read more »

Category: Exhibit

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 1, 2021

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) was launched nationwide in October 1987 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues while raising awareness for those issues. Over the past . . . read more »

Category: News

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 »

Category: Event General, News

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 »

Category: Event General, News

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 »

Category: Event General, Exhibit, News

Art Auction Closes at 8pm Fri, Aug 27

August 27, 2021

Last chance to bid or “Buy it Now” and support the library! Visit https://www.biddingowl.com/SWHPLibraryArtAuction to view available items and to register to bid! Or, come by the Library before 5pm and view the work and . . . read more »

Category: Exhibit, Fundraiser

“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 »

Category: Event General, Event Young Adult, News

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 »

Category: Event General, Exhibit, Fundraiser, News, Uncategorized