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

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 »

Category: Event Children, Event General, Event Young Adult, News

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 »

Category: Event General, Event Young Adult, News

Last Chance Book Sale Sat July 31 and Sun Aug 1 from 9am-4pm

July 26, 2021

Come look for treasures at Southwest Harbor Public Library’s Last Chance Book Sale on Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and August 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall behind the . . . read more »

Category: Uncategorized