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Book Bites Storytime
Sunday, May 17
12:30 pm
Westside Food Pantry
St. John Episcopal Church
315 Main St., Southwest Harbor, ME

Book Bites Storytime

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

POPCORN: A Program for Homeschooling Families
Wednesday, May 20
9:00 am
Henry D. Moore Library
22 Village Rd, Steuben, ME 04680

POPCORN: A Program for Homeschooling Families

Join IRW at the Henry D. Moore Library in Steuben for an all-day program with author Rob Harrell, inspired by his book Popcorn! May 20, 2026 | 9:00am–2:15pm Participants will jump into activities and games inspired by Popcorn, and Rob will lead them through drawing comics based on their own lives. Recommended for ages 8–12; this… Read more

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

Mac Barnett Talks to Grownups About Picture Books

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

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

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

Book Bites Storytime

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

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

Dear Teacher Conference 2026

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