• Third Mushroom Week: Nature Journaling Workshop

    Ellsworth Public Library 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Combine the magic of mushrooms with close observation in this two-hour introduction to nature journaling. We will be taking a deep look at the amazing variety of mushrooms growing in our backyards. There will be a few exercises to get our observation skills ramped up, then we will create a nature journal page for you...

    Free
  • Hand Building Pottery II

    Hand Building Pottery II
    Waterfall Arts 256 High St, Belfast, ME, United States

    Join us for this 8-week hand-building pottery 2 class where we will build on pinching, coiling and slab building. This class is scheduled for 5/12 to 6/30 from 9am to 12pm. This event takes place at Waterfall Arts, 256 High Street in Belfast, Maine – phone (207) 338-2222.

  • Adult Beginner Steeldrum class

    Adult Beginner Steeldrum class
    George Stevens Academy 23 Union St, Blue Hill, ME, United States

    GSA is excited to offer steelband programming to anyone who wants to learn how to play the instrument. No musical experience necessary. There are instruments to use in the pan room. A good first step to joining Flash! or if you are just curious about steeldrums and want to see if it's for you. Participants...

    $100
  • Third Mushroom Week: Movie Night feat. Fantastic Fungi

    Ellsworth Public Library 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Fantastic Fungi (2019) is a descriptive time-lapse journey about the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago. "With its spectacular footage of growth and decay and impassioned speeches about the magic of mushrooms, this...

    Free
  • Family Place Workshop

    Family Place Workshop
    Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine

    The Blue Hill Public Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For toddlers and their caregivers, this play-based program provides a rich environment of toys, books, and art activities. Families can spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with a different...

    Free
  • Let’s Switch It Up: “Everybody 1-2 Switch!”

    Blue Hill Public Library 5 Parker Point Rd, Blue Hill, Maine

    Teens are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman at the Blue Hill Public Library for afternoon video games on Wednesday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. We'll be playing the wild and fun game Everybody 1-2 Switch! (which can host up to 100 players via controllers and smart phones) on the Nintendo Switch 2....

    Free
  • Blue Hill Co-op Dialogue Series with Molly Gotwals

    Blue Hill Co-op 70 South St., Blue Hill, United States

    Join local educator Molly Gotwals in the Co-op Cafe for a free, 4-week long dive into cooperatives using Jon Steinman’s Grocery Story book as a guide. We’ll explore the past, present, and potential of Co-op Culture. Session 1: Wednesday, November 4 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm Before this introductory session, we ask that everyone take...

  • Third Mushroom Week: Hygge Night

    Ellsworth Public Library 20 State St, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    We're putting a fungi-spin on our first Hygge Night of the season for Mushroom Week! Enjoy an evening filled with warmth, comfort, and relaxation. Try some mushroom tea, make a mushroom craft, or browse mushroom-themed books. Light music and refreshments will set the perfect mood for embracing the Danish art of hygge—creating moments of contentment...

    Free
  • Bar Harbor Seed Library: Seed Exchange

    Jesup Memorial Library 34 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, United States

    The opening of the Bar Harbor Seed Library and a seed exchange will take place at the Jesup Memorial Library on Wednesday, November 4th from 5:30-6:30pm in the library’s Community Room. This will be a place to gather, share seeds, stories, and projects. Come with or without seeds, and take some seeds home with you...

    Free
  • Jazz & Donuts with the Matthew Lawson Trio

    Northeast Harbor Library 1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME, United States

    A relaxing evening of free coffee, donuts and live jazz music featuring the Matthew Lawson Trio. Matthew Lawson (trumpet), Greg Snakard (piano), and Roy Brenc (upright bass) will perform a selection of West Coast cool jazz in the spirit of Chet Baker, Stan Getz, and Shelly Manne. Reserve a seat for free at nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/17481273

    Free
  • Protecting Maine’s Dark Skies

    Rockport Public Library 1 Limerock St., Rockport, ME, United States

    A dark night sky is about more than just beautiful views—it’s essential for wildlife, human health, and our sense of wonder! Because of Maine’s vast swaths of uninhabited forestland, the state has some of the darkest, clearest night skies east of the Mississippi River. In this talk, astronomers John Meader and Shawn Laatsch, along with...

    Free
  • Jazz & Blues Open Session

    Jazz & Blues Open Session
    Bon Vent Cider 684 US Highway 1, Hancock, ME, United States

    Every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm, Zach Gorrell and Micheal Bennett host a very laid back and welcoming Jazz & Blues session at Bon Vent Cider. Into its 2nd year of running, this session is chock full of incredible local talent, and you never quite know who is going to sit in. Free and open...

    Free