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SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260912T193017Z
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SUMMARY:Our Votes\, Our Vuture
DESCRIPTION:Our Votes\, Our Future is an informational talk about proposed changes to mail-in voting in Maine. The speaker is Ann Luther of the League of Women Voters of Maine. She discusses the current status of proposed changes\, USPS ballot delivery\, how neighbors can help ensure ballots are delivered\, and whether Maine use of the internet affects voting. Hands Off Our Vote!
URL:https://weru.org/event/our-votes-our-vuture/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Public Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indivisible Peninsula":MAILTO:indiviz.peninsula@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201639Z
CREATED:20260911T201639Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Anime Club
DESCRIPTION:Teens ages 12+ are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman at the Blue Hill Public Library on Friday September 25 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. for Teen Anime Club! At each meeting the group will select an anime show or movie to watch\, participate in an anime themed activity and have an opportunity to socialize. Manga\, anime drawing guides\, and drawing supplies will also be available for those interested and cosplay is always welcome. Come hang out\, talk about your favorite series\, and enjoy all the anime fun. \nThis free program is sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. For more information contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/teen-anime-club-2/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kendall Chapman":MAILTO:kendall.chapman@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201628Z
CREATED:20260911T201628Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event w/Alice Hotopp and Coco Faber
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to the Blue Hill Public Library for a talk with author Alice Hotopp and artist Coco Faber on their new book Atlas of Kinship: Stories of Connection Between Seabirds\, People\, and Place on Thursday\, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. Alice and Coco will give a short talk\, share a few readings\, and end with a Q&A. \nAlice received a seed grant from the American Bird Conservancy to write these essays and field biologist Coco Faber created beautiful artwork to go with them. \nBlue Hill Books will be on site with copies of the book available for purchase. This program is free and open to all. For more information\, please contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/author-event-w-alice-hotopp-and-coco-faber/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayleigh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201329Z
CREATED:20260911T201329Z
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SUMMARY:Skein Stitchers - Teen Fiber Club
DESCRIPTION:Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join “Skein Stitchers\,” a youth fiber arts group\, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, embroidery\, or other fiber projects\, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience levels are welcome. Experienced participants are welcome to bring projects with them to work on\, and there will be materials available for new projects or beginners wanting to learn how to knit or crochet. Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman and volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel will be available to teach participants the basics\, new stitches\, or answer questions about knitting and crochet. \nThis free program is sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions\, contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/skein-stitchers-teen-fiber-club/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kendall Chapman":MAILTO:kendall.chapman@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T133644Z
CREATED:20260606T133608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133644Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201329Z
CREATED:20260911T201329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T201329Z
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SUMMARY:Skein Stitchers - Teen Fiber Club
DESCRIPTION:Teens and Tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library to join “Skein Stitchers\,” a youth fiber arts group\, every Monday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. starting September 14. Participants can hang out in the Y.A. area to work on knitting\, crochet\, sewing\, embroidery\, or other fiber projects\, while socializing and sharing their projects. All experience levels are welcome. Experienced participants are welcome to bring projects with them to work on\, and there will be materials available for new projects or beginners wanting to learn how to knit or crochet. Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman and volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel will be available to teach participants the basics\, new stitches\, or answer questions about knitting and crochet. \nThis free program is sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions\, contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/skein-stitchers-teen-fiber-club/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kendall Chapman":MAILTO:kendall.chapman@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260911T201253Z
CREATED:20260911T201253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T201253Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Trash: Municipal WasteHub and Blue Hill's Waste
DESCRIPTION:What happens to the trash in Blue Hill? Reagan Emmerling\, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Municipal WasteHub\, will be at the Blue Hill Public Library on Monday\, September 14 at 1:00 p.m. to share the ins and outs of recycling. MunicipalWasteHub\, a non-profit organization that manages Blue Hill’s trash\, operates a full-service waste/recycling facility. The facility can take in unsorted community waste and use sophisticated machinery to sort the trash to pull out any recyclable materials\, keeping a lot of waste out of landfills. Reagan will share how each machine works\, what materials it recycles\, and talk about waste generation and recycling practices in our modern world. \nThis program is free and open to the public and will be held in the library’s Howard Room. For more information\, please contact the library at 374-5515 or email Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net.
URL:https://weru.org/event/talking-trash-municipal-wastehub-and-blue-hills-waste/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayleigh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T133644Z
CREATED:20260606T133608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133644Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193134Z
CREATED:20260831T193134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193134Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Acupuncture w/Vicki Pollard
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Hill Library will present a talk with local acupuncturist Vicki Pollard on Thursday\, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. Vicki will speak about her experiences with Chinese medicine and her practice in acupuncture. In this talk\, Vicki will explain some of the ways that she has seen healing happen with acupuncture\, and will share some patient examples and experiences she has encountered in her work. \nVicki practices Five Element acupuncture\, based on Five Seasons and how we are internally are very much like what we see in nature externally. \nThis program is free and open to all. For more information\, please contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/traditional-acupuncture-w-vicki-pollard/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayleigh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260830T192347Z
CREATED:20260830T192347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T192347Z
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SUMMARY:Vicki Pollard Speaks about Acupuncture at Blue Hill Library
DESCRIPTION:Vicki Pollard started practicing acupuncture in Blue Hill\, in 1979. So few people knew what acupuncture was that she charged $25 per treatment and was often pain in either lobster\, eggs\, a pottery cup\, or something else. After nearly 50 years\, Vicki is still learning about the magic and wisdom of acupuncture. In this talk\, Vicki will speak about how she sees healing happen. How does it work that inserting a tiny needle changes one’s health and brings about harmony and well-being? The talk is free and open to all.
URL:https://weru.org/event/vicki-pollard-speaks-about-acupuncture-at-blue-hill-library/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Hill Public Library":MAILTO:library@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193118Z
CREATED:20260831T193118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193118Z
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SUMMARY:Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Session 0
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, September 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.\, teens ages 13+ are invited to come play Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) at the Blue Hill Public Library with Dungeon Master Erich Bensheimer for the continuation of a D&D campaign full of adventure\, magic\, and intrigue. For this “Session 0\,” returning players and new players will meet to update their characters or create new ones\, get caught up on the story\, learn the rules and expectations for the game\, and learn how this season of playing will work. After Session 0\, teens who are registered will be able to play twice a month in one of two groups. Pizza and beverages will be provided. \nThis program is free and sponsored by the library thanks to the Friends of the Library. Space is limited so registration is required and can be completed www.bhpl.net. For more information\, contact Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/dungeons-and-dragons-for-teens-session-0/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Session-0.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kendall Chapman":MAILTO:kendall.chapman@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260831T193105Z
CREATED:20260831T193105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T193105Z
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SUMMARY:Kairos Module Six: The Coming Community
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Hill Public Library will continue Kairos\, a series of readings and discussions\, with Denis Sweet\, a retired professor at Bates College. This sixth module in the series\, The Coming Community\, will meet once a week for three months (thirteen sessions) on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the library’s Howard Room from September 8 to December 1. Topics of discussion will include: Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Thus Spoke Zarathustra\,” Joan Halifax’s “The Fruitful Darkness\,” and Stephen Harrod Buhner’s Becoming Vegetalista.” A number of copies will be available at the library to check out. \nTo facilitate discussion\, the number of participants is limited to twelve and registration is required. Register at www.bhpl.net. For more information\, please email Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/kairos-module-six-the-coming-community/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayleigh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T133644Z
CREATED:20260606T133608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133644Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T202711Z
CREATED:20260821T202711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202711Z
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SUMMARY:Haystack Mountain School of Crafts: Seven Decades in the Making
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Hill Public Library is sponsoring a talk with Haystack Mountain School’s Executive Director Perry Price on Thursday\, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate Haystack’s 75-year anniversary. Price will present Haystack’s history by sharing archived materials and one-of-a-kind objects to share the story of the school’s impact and role in craft education. \nThe Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is an international craft school located on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle\, Maine. Perry Price is the fifth Executive Director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, beginning his tenure in January 2023. \nFor more information\, please contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515. For more information on Haystack Mountain School of Crafts\, please visit their website at https://www.haystack-mtn.org/.
URL:https://weru.org/event/haystack-mountain-school-of-crafts-seven-decades-in-the-making-2/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/perrypricehaystack-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayeligh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T180538Z
CREATED:20260813T180538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180538Z
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SUMMARY:Human Health and the Climate Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join Gail L. Carlson PhD\, assistant professor of environmental studies at Colby College in a presentation and discussion of this topic. She has designed a curriculum and written a textbook to educate and inform students about this rising problem and who it impacts.
URL:https://weru.org/event/human-health-and-the-climate-crisis/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/HUMAN-HEALTH-AND-THE-CLIMATE-CRISIS-2.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Brooklin Climate Response Committeee":MAILTO:info@brooklinclimate.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T133644Z
CREATED:20260606T133608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133644Z
UID:10001418-1788172200-1788175800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260821T174139Z
CREATED:20260821T174139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T174139Z
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SUMMARY:Author Jan Cigliano Hartman in Conversation with Deanne Urmy
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Hill Library and Blue Hill Books will present a conversation between author Jan Cigliano Hartman and editor Deanne Urmy about Jan’s new book\, Lincoln’s Speechwriter\, on August 27 at 5:00 p.m. in the library’s Howard Room. “Lincoln’s Speechwriter gives readers a closer look into the man behind the political voice that was Abraham Lincoln himself.” \nJan Cigliano Hartman is an award-winning historian of eight books that portray the history of American life. \nDeanne Urmy\, editor-at-large\, Mariner Books/HarperCollins Publishers\, edits history\, biography\, memoir\, and ideas-driven books. \nThis program is free and open to the public. Blue Hill Books will be on site with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information\, please contact Assistant Director Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/author-jan-cigliano-hartman-in-conversation-with-deanne-urmy/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/libcal_lincolnspeechwriter.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayeligh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260821T174036Z
CREATED:20260821T174036Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Storytime Series: Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen for a STEAM storytime series at the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursday\, August 27 at 10:30 a.m. For the second session in the series\, participants will explore Engineering through stories and fun activities. The series will continue with Magnets on September 3. Throughout the series\, in addition to books and songs\, participants will experiment using movement\, kinetic sculpture\, construction\, and magnetism. \nFor more information\, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/steam-storytime-series-engineering/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STEAM-Storytime.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260821T174014Z
CREATED:20260821T174014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T174014Z
UID:10004408-1787758200-1787761800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Coastal Kids Science Series - Life on the Lobster Boat
DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to join Tess from the University of Maine 4-H on Wednesday\, August 26 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to learn all about lobsters. Come aboard the lobster boat! In this interactive workshop\, youth will learn how lobster fishers measure lobsters and band their claws. They will also have the opportunity to paint their own mini wooden lobster buoy. \nThis program is free and cosponsored by the library and the UMaine Cooperative Extension. For more information\, contact Youth Services Librarian Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/coastal-kids-science-series-life-on-the-lobster-boat/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Malina":MAILTO:claire.malina@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260821T173913Z
CREATED:20260821T173913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T173913Z
UID:10004407-1787752800-1787756400@weru.org
SUMMARY:Little Artists’ Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen at the Blue Hill Public Library for Little Artists’ Storytime on Wednesday\, August 26 at 2:00 p.m. We will sing songs\, dance\, and read stories with a creative theme before working on our own masterpieces. Crafts will be process focused\, designed to emphasize the exploration and experimentation of materials\, development of fine motor skills\, and allowing kids to explore their creativity. \nAlthough designed for preschool-aged children\, siblings can also get in on the fun. This program may result in messy hands and clothes so please dress accordingly. For more information\, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/little-artists-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Little-Artists-Storytime.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260821T173901Z
CREATED:20260821T173901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T173901Z
UID:10004406-1787583600-1787590800@weru.org
SUMMARY:Skien Stitchers Presents: Amigurumi Crocheting
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer\, Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman\, along with volunteers Arlee Morris and Alison Rudel\, will host Skein Stitchers Presents\, a special series that will allow participants to focus on a specific fiber project that they can finish in one session. On Monday\, August 24 at 3:00 p.m.\, teens and tweens are invited to the Blue Hill Public Library for the last workshop\, Amigurumi Crocheting. In this workshop\, participants will learn some crocheting basics before crocheting an amigurumi donut plush to keep. Participants can customize their donuts with a choice of “frosting” color and add “sprinkles” too! \nThis workshop is beginner friendly. All materials will be provided. This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have any questions\, contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/skien-stitchers-presents-amigurumi-crocheting/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kendall Chapman":MAILTO:kendall.chapman@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260606T133644Z
CREATED:20260606T133608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T133644Z
UID:10001417-1787567400-1787571000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Music & Movement Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Music and Movement Storytime is back for the summer! Starting Monday\, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen each week at the Blue Hill Public Library for Music and Movement Storytime. We will sing songs\, play instruments\, dance\, and read stories. The rhythms\, rhymes\, and patterns in music and the use of musical instruments provide fun ways to practice skills that have a direct connection with early literacy. This weekly program will share a selection of the many children’s books and stories that have connections with music\, sound\, and movement. \nFor more information\, contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program series was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/music-movement-storytime/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Family Activity,Storytelling
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Music-Movement-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T165809Z
CREATED:20260807T165809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T165809Z
UID:10004375-1787320800-1787328000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Teen Anime Club Movie Screening: "Jujutsu Kaisen 0"
DESCRIPTION:Teens ages 13+ are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall at the Blue Hill Public Library on Friday\, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. for a special summer anime club movie screening. We will be watching the movie “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” and will enjoy some Japanese snacks\, along with popcorn and drinks. Rated PG-13\, with a runtime of 1 hour\, 52 mins. Learn more about “Jujutsu Kaisen 0” at www.commonsensemedia.org. \nThis program is free and sponsored by the library thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library. If you have questions please contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/teen-anime-club-movie-screening-jujutsu-kaisen-0/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Flyer-image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kendall Chapman":MAILTO:kendall.chapman@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260807T165750Z
CREATED:20260807T165750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T165750Z
UID:10004374-1787252400-1787256000@weru.org
SUMMARY:"Echoes in the Fog:" Book Event and Readings
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Hill Public Library will present a reading with authors from the anthology “Echoes in the Fog: Literary Reflections on the Liminal Spaces of Maine’s Coast\,” on Thursday\, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. This collection gathers 58 poets\, essayists\, storytellers\, and photographers\, and 11 of those contributors will be sharing their work. The contributed works explore the mystery and beauty of Maine’s coast from island harbors to fog-draped peninsulas. \nA portion of every sale supports the Maine Coast Heritage Trust\, preserving the coast that inspired these reflections. \nThis event is free and open to all. For more information\, contact Assistant Director Kayleigh Thomas at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/echoes-in-the-fog-book-event-and-readings/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kayeligh Thomas":MAILTO:kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260821T202700Z
CREATED:20260821T202700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T202700Z
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SUMMARY:STEAM Storytime Series: Magnets
DESCRIPTION:Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen for a STEAM Storytime Series at the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursday\, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. For the final session in the series\, participants will explore magnets and magnetism by connecting them to stories and fun activities. In addition to books and songs\, participants will experiment with how magnets attract and repel and what materials are magnetic. \nFor more information\, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515. This program was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/steam-storytime-series-magnets/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STEAM_Storytime_Summer_Series-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260807T165109Z
CREATED:20260807T165109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T165109Z
UID:10004373-1787221800-1787225400@weru.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Storytime Series: BALANCE
DESCRIPTION:Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen for a STEAM storytime series beginning Thursday\, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. For this first session participants will explore Balance through stories and fun activities. The series will continue with Engineering on August 27 and Magnets on September 3. Throughout the series\, in addition to books and songs\, participants will experiment using movement\, kinetic sculpture\, construction\, and magnetism. \nFor more information\, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This new programming service was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/steam-storytime-series-balance/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/STEAM_Storytime_Summer_Series.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172340Z
CREATED:20260821T172340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172340Z
UID:10004381-1787162400-1787169600@weru.org
SUMMARY:Protective Presence in Palestine - How do we respond to genocide?
DESCRIPTION:Come hear Ethan Hughes of the Possibility Alliance report back about his month in Palestine in January/February 2026. Ethan deployed with ISM (International Solidarity Movement)\, a non-violent\, volunteer\, anti-oppression\, Palestinian lead organization\, operating in Palestine since 2001. Ethan will ground his journey in a historical\, political and trauma-informed context. There will be time for questions\, and break out time to wrestle with the complex\, heartbreaking and overwhelming nature of this crisis and so many others. We will also look at what we can do as a community to respond.
URL:https://weru.org/event/protective-presence-in-palestine-how-do-we-respond-to-genocide/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
CATEGORIES:Public Forum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Grace Carrier":MAILTO:gracehcarrier@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T163000
DTSTAMP:20260807T165100Z
CREATED:20260807T165100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T165100Z
UID:10004372-1787153400-1787157000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Pollinators: Monarchs & Milkweed
DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to come see Monarch Caterpillars up close and learn about their life cycle and habitat needs with Landere Naisbitt and Youth Services Librarian\, Claire Malina. We will meet on the lawn at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday\, August 19 at 3:30 p.m. There will also be a flower scavenger hunt\, time for nature journaling\, and pollinator plants to take home! \nThis program is free\, thanks to the Friends of the Library. All materials will be provided. This is geared towards kids ages 5-12\, but all ages are welcome. For more information\, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.
URL:https://weru.org/event/pollinators-monarchs-milkweed/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Pollinators-Monarchs-and-Milkweed.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Claire Malina":MAILTO:claire.malina@bhpl.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T113000
DTSTAMP:20260807T165047Z
CREATED:20260807T165047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T165047Z
UID:10004371-1787135400-1787139000@weru.org
SUMMARY:Storytime and Open Gym at the Blue Hill YMCA
DESCRIPTION:The library and the Blue Hill YMCA will bring Storytime to the Y! Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen at the YMCA on Wednesday\, August 19 at 10:30 a.m. Participants will sing songs\, read stories\, join group movement activities followed by a fun obstacle course and then open gym where kids and families can play and connect. \nThe program starts upstairs in Classroom Two. This program is free and you do not need a YMCA membership to attend. For more information\, contact Early Childhood Librarian Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515. This program was made possible by gifts from generous donors.
URL:https://weru.org/event/storytime-and-open-gym-at-the-blue-hill-ymca-2/
LOCATION:Blue Hill Public Library\, 5 Parker Point Rd\, Blue Hill\, Maine\, 04614
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://weru.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Storytime_Open_Gym_at_the_YMCA_Summer_2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Rosenthal":MAILTO:jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net
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