June 2026

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Mac Barnett Talks to Grownups About Picture Books
Wednesday, June 3
4:00 pm

We invite educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, and creative grownups of all kinds to join Mac in a conversation inspired by his book, Make Believe: On Telling Stories to Children. It’s time to reexamine great literature hiding in plain sight: the children’s picture book! NOTE: This event is currently full; please use the Register Now button to… Read more

Book Bites Storytime
Sunday, June 7
12:30 pm
Westside Food Pantry
St. John Episcopal Church
315 Main St., Southwest Harbor, ME

Come and enjoy an interactive family storytime with Miss Celine, IRW’s Literacy Coordinator! Each family who attends will receive a free copy of the book, and storytime guide to keep reading & learning at home. Storytime will run from 12:30pm–1:00pm. This event is free & open to the public, no registration is required. Book Bites… Read more

Mac Barnett Comes to Maine
Wednesday, June 3
6:00 pm
Jesup Memorial Library
34 Mt Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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