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Mac Barnett Comes to Maine
Wednesday, June 3
12:00 am
Jesup Memorial Library
34 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Mac Barnett Comes to Maine

Behold! The National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature is hitting the road! Award-winning author Mac Barnett is excited to share his passion for picture books with children and adults. Island Readers & Writers is thrilled to welcome Mac Barnett to Maine—his only East Coast stop on the 2026 Ambassador Tour! Join Us Read more

Create & Swap Artist Trading Cards!
Saturday, June 21
10:30 am
Jesup Memorial Library
34 Mt Desert St
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Create & Swap Artist Trading Cards!

Are you an artist?  Do you love trading cards?  Join us! We’ll have some fun exploring with different media including pastels, collage, stamps, and more.  When you’re done creating, trade your mini masterpieces with other young artists! This program is recommended for ages 5–11. Kids under 8 are asked to bring an adult. If you… Read more

I’m New Here Storytime with Anne Sibley O’Brien
Tuesday, August 5
10:00 am
Southwest Harbor Public Library
338 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

I’m New Here Storytime with Anne Sibley O’Brien

Annie will read her picture book I’m New Here and talk about what it feels like to be new, and ways we can encourage welcoming & belonging. There will also be art-making, activities, and participants will receive a free signed copy of I’m New Here, courtesy of IRW! You can Register HERE! This program is… Read more

Level Up Your Imagination! with Gabe O’Brien
Tuesday, July 22
1:00 pm
Northeast Harbor Library
1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662

Level Up Your Imagination! with Gabe O’Brien

Pick up your quills and prepare to channel your imagination for a collaborative map-making adventure with Gabe O’Brien of Leveled Up Learning. Together we will build a unique world full of strange creatures, unique artifacts and expansive environments. This program is for ages 8 and up only; registration required. Read more

Nature Journaling with Rebekah Lowell
Tuesday, July 8
11:00 am
Charlotte Rhoades Park & Butterfly Garden
191 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Nature Journaling with Rebekah Lowell

Enjoy a storytime with author & illustrator Rebekah Lowell as she reads her picture book Catching Flight, then head into the beautiful garden at Charlotte Rhoades Park & Butterfly Garden for observation & nature journaling! Participants will receive a signed copy of the book, courtesy of IRW. You can Register HERE. Recommended for ages 6… Read more