Join IRW and the Maine Association for the Education of Young Children (MaineAEYC) for a powerful day of advocacy and engagement as educators, leaders, and CTE students come together at the State House to emphasize the critical importance of early education and care. This event provides an opportunity to connect with legislators, share impactful stories,… Read more
No school? Let’s read! Join Island Readers & Writers during school vacation week at the Jesup Memorial Library in Bar Harbor for a storytime featuring silly, surprising picture books by Mac Barnett. After storytime kids will get creative with art and storytelling that will be shared with Mac when he visits Jesup Memorial Library on June 3. Questions? Please contact… Read more
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
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
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
Welcome educators & librarians of all kinds! Join IRW for our signature professional development event: the Dear Teacher conference! Read More Read more
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