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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

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

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

Storytime with Author Maya Myers
Thursday, July 9
11:00 am
Islesford Library
Mosswood Rd, Islesford, ME 04646

This storytime is open to children of all ages! Listen to Maya read her picture book Not Little and ask her your questions. The first 20 families in attendance will be given a free signed copy of the book. Read more

Storytime with Maya Myers
Saturday, July 11
10:00 am
Southwest Harbor Public Library
338 Main St, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

This storytime is open to children of all ages! Listen to Maya read her picture book Good Morning, Morning! and ask her your questions. The first 20 families in attendance will be given a free signed copy of the book. Read more

Storytime with Author Rebecca Rule
Monday, July 20
10:30 am
Northeast Harbor Public Library
1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662

This storytime is open to children of all ages! Listen to Rebecca read her picture book Who Loves Blueberries? and ask her your questions. The first 20 families in attendance will be given a free signed copy of the book. Read more

Dear Teacher Conference 2026
Friday, November 6
8:00 am
Husson University
Dyke Center for Family Business
1 College Circle
Bangor, Maine 04401

Welcome educators & librarians of all kinds! Join IRW for our signature professional development event: the Dear Teacher conference! REGISTER Read more