125th Anniversary ~ 1895 - 2020 (plus 1!) ~ And still going strong |
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~ Library Hours ~
10-5 Mondays - Fridays
10-1 Saturdays
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The library will close on Mon, Oct 11
in observance of
Indigenous Peoples' Day
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Welcome, Ms. Chrissy
Youth & Community Services
Associate Director
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Meet Ms. Chrissy!
A Pete the Cat enthusiast and a lover of movement & dance-themed storytimes, Ms. Chrissy is dedicated to encouraging kids (and adults) to sing, dance, use their imagination, and of course read! Chrissy fully believes that libraries are community centers and she is dedicated to making libraries the center of engagement.
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She is excited to bring this enthusiasm and experience to Southwest Harbor Public Library. Personally, Chrissy enjoys outdoor activities, teaching Scottish Highland dance and fitness, writing poetry, and playing piano & guitar.
Ms. Chrissy's Book Picks
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Family Storytime
Wednesdays, 10:00-10:30 in the Children's Garden
Join Ms. Chrissy outside for a fun-filled interactive storytime outside in the children's garden with books, puppets, movements, songs, and more! Ages 2 and older please wear a mask. Bring a blanket to sit on for the storytime. Weather permitting.
Virtual Storytime Online
Thursdays, 10:00-10:30
Join Ms. Chrissy for a fun-filled virtual storytime with books, puppets, movements, songs, and more! All ages welcome.
Baby Storytime
Fridays, 10:00-10:30 in the Children's Garden
Join Amanda Crafts outside for songs, rhymes, and short stories. Baby Storytime is designed especially for babies under two years, but we are family friendly and we welcome siblings. Ages 2 and older please wear a mask. Bring a blanket to sit on for the storytime. Weather permitting.
For more info or questions email: children@swhplibrary.org or call 207- 244-7065
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Confronting the Challenge of Affordable Housing on MDI
Island Housing Trust
Tuesday, Sept 28 at 5:30 - Online
MDI is facing an acute housing crisis. But there are solutions. Join us for a Southwest Harbor Pubic Library hosted online program to learn how Island House Trust (IHT) is providing sustainable year-round housing opportunities to prevent MDI from becoming a hollowed out ‘shell.’
A brief presentation will be followed by plenty of time for audience questions and discussion with IHT Executive Director, Marla O'Byrne, College of the Atlantic Data Scientist, Kyle Shank, and Vice President, IHT Board of Directors and Human Resources Consultant, Joanne Harris.
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Lesbian History Trail Debut
Tuesday, Oct 26 at 5:30 - Online
Poet and Playwright Carolyn Gage will give a cyber tour launching the Lesbian History Trail of Mount Desert Island, a self-guided trail that leads to the homes, or the homesites of seven famous couples.
More program details and registration coming soon!
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The Field House Book: A Writer's Life Lost and Found
with Author Robbin Clifford Wood
Tuesday, Dec 7 at 5:30
More program details and registration coming soon!
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Hook 'n I Rugs (and more) September Exhibit
Don’t miss the annual exhibit of Mount Desert Island’s rug hooking group, Hook ‘n I on display at the library during the month of September. Pieces on exhibit are by Cristy Benson, Judith Burger-Gossart, Sugar Fenton, Mary Hays, Patsy Fogarty, Bianka Fuksman, Rosemary Levin, Karen McFarland, Nancy Weingarten, and Sandy Wilcox,
For questions or for more information call the Library at 207-244-7065, and visit www.swhplibrary.org to check out the latest library happenings.
Saltbox House Stool by Sugar Fenton (above)
We Are Not A Target by Bianka Fuksman (below)
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Explore related items in the Digital Archive by clicking on the relationships map.
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For more information on navigating the Digital Archive, CLICK HERE
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Southwest Harbor Public Library
338 Main Street / PO Box 157
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
207-244-7065
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