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Library Wants Town Support to Increase to $515K a Year

Library Study Shows Jesup Doesn’t Receive Typical Town Support CARRIE JONES DEC 20, 2023 BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library hopes that the town will increase its share of the library’s annual budget to over $515,000. That increase does not have to do with its addition. The library’s representatives don’t expect this to happen immediately, and they hope to have the amount increased to approximately $380,000 … Continue reading Library Wants Town Support to Increase to $515K a Year

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Jesup Asks Town to Close Portion of School Street For Construction

From Mount Desert Street to Newton Way will be closed “upwards” of 18 months if approved; Other Town Council Agenda Items SHAUN FARRAR NOV 19, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR––The uppermost portion of School Street could be closed down to traffic for 18 months because of the Jesup Memorial Library expansion project. The concept planning for the library’s 11,400 square foot addition began in 2017 and … Continue reading Jesup Asks Town to Close Portion of School Street For Construction

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It Takes a Community to Build a Library & a Library to Build Community

Jesup Breaks Ground for its Addition CARRIE JONES OCT 15, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—Ruth Eveland, former librarian at the Jesup Memorial Library, received a lot of hugs on Saturday afternoon as she stood outside the grounds of the library waiting for a groundbreaking ceremony to start. “Ruth!” one woman called. “Congratulations!” “Are you happy?” a woman asked. “It’s the happiest day,” Eveland said. “Remember? All … Continue reading It Takes a Community to Build a Library & a Library to Build Community

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Library Expansion Gets Design Review Board’s Okay

Town, Cleftstone, and Cottage Street Changes Also Approved CARRIE JONES JUL 21, 2023 Share BAR HARBOR—The addition at the Jesup Memorial Library moved one step closer to actualization thanks to an approval from the town’s Design Review Board, Thursday afternoon. The project still needs other approvals from the town before it can begin. Simons Architects has designed the addition to the library, which has been … Continue reading Library Expansion Gets Design Review Board’s Okay

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Author’s Mortal Things Remind Us of Humanity

Dirigo Treasures On Deck for Library Talks Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—Honesty doesn’t necessarily seem like a main component of a novel, but for Camden author Ned Bachus, honesty is a hallmark of his fiction. The author of Mortal Things will be at the Jesup Memorial Library, tomorrow, Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. for a reading and discussion of his novel. “When I write fiction, my focus … Continue reading Author’s Mortal Things Remind Us of Humanity

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Delve into Solar Grids, Old Blizzards, and Wyrd

Jesup Memorial Library offers trio of events Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—Courage. Survival. Climate. Words. A trio of events at the Jesup Memorial Library offer something for those who want to learn more about Maine, about story, and about words. Thursday, February 24, 7 p.m. CATHIE PELLETIER First up is an author talk with Cathie Pelletier. She will discuss her book, Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in … Continue reading Delve into Solar Grids, Old Blizzards, and Wyrd

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Book Talk: The Power of Women’s Anger

Jesup Wants To Know If You Want To Create A Book Group BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library will host a book discussion in honor of Women’s History Month. The book being discussed is “Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger” by Rebecca Traister on Wednesday, March 8, from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M.. Readers can come in to the library now and request … Continue reading Book Talk: The Power of Women’s Anger

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Trio of Programs at the Jesup Focus on Justice, Equity, and Race

BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library has a slew of discussions and presentations in the upcoming two weeks starting with an information session and discussion with Downeast Restorative Justice today, Wednesday, February 8, at 6 p.m.. Downeast Restorative Justice’s information session and discussion will explore the philosophy and action of restorative practices, restorative justice, and transformative justice. This session will also be an opportunity to hear … Continue reading Trio of Programs at the Jesup Focus on Justice, Equity, and Race

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A Conversation with Lon Cardon Set For The Jesup

Cardon is a pioneer in human genetics and drug discovery and leader of the Jackson Laboratory BAR HARBOR—The Jesup Memorial Library is hosting a conversation with Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci., on February 2 at 7 p.m. An internationally renowned human geneticist, Cardon joined The Jackson Laboratory as president and chief executive officer in November 2021. Prior to his tenure at the lab, he was chief … Continue reading A Conversation with Lon Cardon Set For The Jesup

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Working Toward Gender Equity

Pam Kallner Advocates For Justice And Hopes to Inspire Others at Jesup Discussion BAR HARBOR—Pam Kallner and her husband spent 30 years coming to Mount Desert Island, first spending a few weeks in the summer, then those weeks extended longer and longer. They were even married at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church in 2000. “Our dream was to have a place here and that happened … Continue reading Working Toward Gender Equity

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