Jesup Library Looks for Feedback as Expansion Takes Shape

Carrie Jones Nov 27, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library wants to hear what you think. “The Jesup Memorial Library wants to hear from you! Please share your ideas for the future of your community library by taking our anonymous survey,” said Maya McDonald, program coordinator and A/V technician at the library. “Whether you are a long-time regular, an occasional user, or someone who … Continue reading Jesup Library Looks for Feedback as Expansion Takes Shape

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THINGS TO DO ON MOUNT DESERT ISLAND THIS WEEK

And in the near future. Sep 16, 2024 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Havana and the Parrilla. THINGS TO DO It’s our weekly round-up, and I may have missed some things, so apologies! If you have something you’d like in here, please let me know. Also, you may have to click through to see everything. There are so many things that this email … Continue reading THINGS TO DO ON MOUNT DESERT ISLAND THIS WEEK

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Residents Have Chance to Write With NYT Bestselling Author This Week!

Workshop and Talk Celebrate MDI’s Big Read CARRIE JONES JUN 22, 2024 Share MOUNT DESERT ISLAND—Is there an ideal reading experience? Back in 2022, author Kevin Wilson told the New York Times, “Well, there really is nothing as lovely as reading to your kids, saying the words on the page out loud, your kid right next to you, both of you building the story in your … Continue reading Residents Have Chance to Write With NYT Bestselling Author This Week!

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Author Returns Home In Conners Emerson Visit

Diane Magras brings the power of dreams come true to fourth graders CARRIE JONES MAR 23, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR— Once, there was a very, very, very, small dragon named Large Marge. She lived in Italy in a pizza parlor. She wanted to prove herself to Joe’s Pizza, the place where she wanted to work for, not just live at. However, she didn’t know how … Continue reading Author Returns Home In Conners Emerson Visit

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Celebrating Portable Magic

Jesup Memorial Library Brings Kevin Wilson and Big Read to Bar Harbor CARRIE JONES JAN 3, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR— Maine novelist Stephen King said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” That magic can inspire, join, create, and develop a reader and a community. If you imagine a community where everyone celebrates books, or at least one book, even if it’s just for a little … Continue reading Celebrating Portable Magic

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