Hancock County Library Directors Pen A Letter Asking Residents to Show Up for Libraries in Response to Federal Cuts

Carrie Jones Apr 12, 2025 Share HANCOCK COUNTY—Library directors from throughout Hancock County have penned a letter in response to a March 14 presidential executive order, which cuts funding to the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). That agency, which is federally mandated, supports museums and libraries in all the states. The 1996 Library Services and Technology Act and IMLS has helped to significantly fund … Continue reading Hancock County Library Directors Pen A Letter Asking Residents to Show Up for Libraries in Response to Federal Cuts

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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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Briefs: Early Release Days and New School Calendar, New ArtWaves Director, Library Posts Letter About $330,000 Budget Ask

Quahogs, razor clams, eastern oysters, and hen clams may be added to Bar Harbor ordinance, Trail Running Film Festival Coming to Bar Harbor CARRIE JONES AND SHAUN FARRAR FEB 23, 2024 Share BAR HARBOR—We’ve collated a few press releases and briefer stories below. NEW SCHOOL CALENDAR STILL EVOLVING! BAR HARBOR—The AOS 91 Regular Board Meeting on February 12 focused on the ongoing creation of next … Continue reading Briefs: Early Release Days and New School Calendar, New ArtWaves Director, Library Posts Letter About $330,000 Budget Ask

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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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