eNews Oct. 16, 2025

Hrs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm; Wed 9am-8pm; Sat 9am-1pm

Finish Line Book Sale

Fundraiser

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Emergency Care on MDI

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Frankentoys

Workshop

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Finish Line Book Sale Fundraiser

at the Library

Saturday & Sunday

Oct. 18 & 19,

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Help! Volunteers needed for setup - Fri., 3-5 p.m.

207-244-7065

circulation@swhplibrary.org

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NOTE: On Sunday, October 19th (Marathon Day), Main Street will be closed 9am-4pm between Herrick Road and Clark Point Road. Access through Southwest Harbor will be via Herrick Road and Clark Point Road. Finish Line Festival details HERE. Marathon details HERE.

Upcoming Programs

Emergency Medicine & First Response, MDI Hospital

Topics In Modern Medicine Series

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

In-person & Online


Find out how our community’s emergency responders work together to save lives

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Harvest Moon Poetry Gathering

at Northeast Harbor Library


Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30-7:00 p.m.


Join local poets and friends for a night of camaraderie and poetry sharing.

Harvest Moon Poetry 2025
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Southwest Harbor Community Resilience Listening Session

with A Climate To Thrive


Monday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:00 p.m. In-person only

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Southwest Harbor

Author Winter Fox

Dog Mountain Witch


Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m. In-person only

 

For Kids & Families

Frankentoys Workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 22,

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Kids Ages 10+

Registration required.


Chop, saw, hammer, tape, glue and sew old toys into monstrous creations!

Frankentoys
Two-Sentence Horror Stories

Two-Sentence Horror Stories

Wed., Oct. 29,

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Teens & Tweens Ages 12+

Registration required.


Come create and share your scary short story for the chance to win a prize.

Book Trick or Treat

Book Trick or Treat

Friday, Oct. 31, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Kids of all ages & Families


Show off your costume, and choose a free book! Can’t make it on the 31st? Stop by Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Ongoing Children's Events

Fall Storytimes 2025
Hook n I Exhibit 2025

On display through Saturday, November 1st

Hook 'n I Exhibit: Rug Hooking, Knitting, & Needlepoint

From the Digital Archive

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1921 Sanborn Map Sheet 2 of Downtown Southwest Harbor


On Sunday, October 19th, the MDI Marathon, Half & Relay will end at the finish line in Southwest Harbor's downtown where the 2nd Annual Finish Line Festival will welcome all from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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The Digital Archive of the

Southwest Harbor Public Library

 
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