eNews Oct. 8, 2026

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

~ The Library will be closed Monday, October 12th, in observation of Indigenous Peoples Day ~

~ The Library will be closed Thursday, October 22nd

for an all-day STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY ~

PLEASE NOTE:



As of October 15th, Libby users will need to use their PIN to access their account to continue to download audio and ebooks.



This PIN is the same credential used to access the online catalog MINERVA.



We're happy to help! Stop by, call 207-244-7065, or email circulation@swhplibrary.org.

To set or reset your PIN yourself, use the MINERVA webpage link below:



Upcoming Events

Art Reception & Talk

Bonnie Chase Exhibit

"Nature Inspired Art"

Tuesday, Oct. 13

"The Unspoken Stories

Behind Art"

5:00 Reception

5:30-6:30 Talk In-person only

Exhibit on display Oct. 6-31

Learn more & R.S.V.P.

Library Fundraiser

Finish Line Book Sale

Books & Volunteers NEEDED.

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 17 & 18

9:00am-3:00pm

Learn more

Call or email to volunteer.

207-244-7065

circulation@swhplibrary.org

Play Reading

"You Don't Know Maine: A Community Conversation"

by Carolyn Gage

Tuesday, Oct. 20 5:30-6:30pm

In-person & Online

Imagines a therapy group for survivors of sexual assault in rural Maine processing their reactions to a local senate candidate withdrawing from the race following allegations of rape. Learn more & R.S.V.P.

WWII Fiction

Barbara Kent Lawrence

"Both Sides of the Pond"

Tuesday, Oct. 27 5:30-6:30pm

In-person & Online

An intensively researched war story of ordinary people who survived extraordinary circumstances

Learn more & R.S.V.P.

For Kids & Families

Cryptid Scavenger Hunt

All ages welcome

Wed. Oct. 21, 3:30-7:30pm

Something spooky has been spotted at the library—we need YOU to investigate!

No registration necessary.
Learn more

Campfire Storytime

For ages 3+

Wed. Oct. 28, 3:30-4:30pm

Listen to (slightly) spooky stories, make crafts, and enjoy a "walking s'mores" mix.

Learn more & R.S.V.P.

Book Trick or Treat

For babies, kids, & teens

Fri. Oct. 30, 1:00-5:00pm

Sat. Oct 31, 9:00am-12:30pm

Show off your costume, and choose a free book!

Learn more

Ongoing Children's Events

Library Explorers October Mission

Ages 7-17. During Library Hours.

Inspired by our monthly Scavenger Hunts, Library Explorers have new missions every month. Mission: Read, Create, Explore (See below for October's Mission List) Learn more.

From the Digital Archives

The Jordan Pond House after the Fire. Item #10169

This photograph was captured by Emanuel Redfield on June 24th 1979, just hours after the fire was discovered at 6:42 AM. After scrambling to come up with the correct change staff members called it in on pay phones, the phone lines in Jordan Pond House were already dead.

If you’d like to learn more about the fire, read about it in this copy of the Bar Harbor Times from the Jesup Public Library Archive.