Storytimes near BOOTHBAY HARBOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Join Miss Jen for a morning of stories and songs! Stay after for a craft or activity.

Origin Story:The “I Love a Mystery” Book Club spun out of a Maine Humanities “Let’s Talk About it Series” called “Refreshing the Whodunnit” that BHML hosted in the winter of 2017.  The group got it’s name from the monthly article that volunteer (and retired librarian) Shirley Sirois writes for the library column in the Boothbay Register. Click here to find this month’s pick!

Join us for a dual Author Talk with two Boothbay Region natives Jerry Farnham and Margaret Salt McLellan. The authors will talk about their recent book releases. About the Authors: Maine’s Blue-Collar author, Jerry Farnham, has written two novels, Red at Night and Red in the Morning. Jerry is a native of Boothbay Harbor, Maine and a US Navy veteran. Before serving his country, Jerry worked on his father’s lobster boat beginning at the young age of six. Now based in Gorham, Maine, he lives with his wife and two children. When not juggling a day job and his writing, Jerry enjoys archery, working on his Jeep, and reading works by fellow authors, including Maine’s own Tim Cotton. Margaret Salt McLellan is a Boothbay Region native. Born and raised on Murphy’s Point at the end of Back River Road, she spent many summer days exploring the tiny islands in the Sheepscot River. Equipped with a vivid imagination and a notebook, she crafted stories about buried treasures, mermaids and her favorite: Selkies. Her journals lond since tucked away surfaced a few years back and Margaret began weaving those stories into full length novels. When not writing, Margaret is an award-winning chef and also works in the Maine Lobster Industry as a Quality Control Analyst. Her first two novel Pearls on the Water centers around Malaga Island and The Thistle Island Selkie “tale” is spun around an island that remarkably resembles Monhegan. About the books: Last Light by Jerry Farnham Four years after the harrowing conclusion of Red in the Morning, the Finn family is finally finding their moorings. Jack Finn is looking toward the future, pouring his soul into the construction of his new vessel, Red at Night. But peace is a fragile thing. When Jack risks everything to face a treacherous storm—one that carries the echoes of his darkest memories—the fallout leaves Melissa feeling adrift. Her insecurity only deepens with the arrival of a slick Hollywood upstart determined to overshadow her life. Feeling sidelined in her own world, Melissa finds an unlikely anchor in a new friendship with a reserved, older stranger. But as the Finns navigate the choppy waters of marriage and parenthood, a shadow is falling over Boothbay Harbor. A lethal architect of chaos known as The Archer has a vendetta that threatens to tear their lives apart. Now, a fractured team—including the enigmatic Agent Andy Roberts, Carla Rand, and a rookie with hidden ties to the Finns—must race to stop a villain who hits every mark. Pearls on the Water by Margaret Salt This is a story of love, betrayal, and secrets, set against the backdrop of racial prejudice and ambition. Through the lives of Anna, Prince, and the island’s residents fictitious yet rooted in history, the book uncovers the personal and political forces that led to the tragic erasure of Malaga Island. A moving, unforgettable exploration of resilience, injustice, and the human spirit, this novel brings to life a forgotten part of American history.

Monday Night Book Club meets on the second Monday of every month to discuss various fiction and nonfiction works. Many of the title chosen by the group are bestsellers, popular fiction, and beloved classics. Click here to find this month’s pick!

Bring a book of your choice and gather with others to read silently. Make yourself a cup of tea or cocoa to make this hour of reading even cozier.  This event is geared toward adult readers. No registration necessary—just drop by.

Drop in for a pick-up game. Players of all levels from the beginner to the grand master are welcome! Learn the game or meet someone to help improve your game. At the first Chess Club of every month, we have a pizza party!

This event will take place at the Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor; 66 Montgomery Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME. Maine Historical Society’s Statewide Tour of the Declaration of Independence arrives in the Boothbay Region on July 24–25, where it will be on view at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Reserve your spot here. In conjunction with this auspicious event, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, in partnership with organizations around the area, will offer a Summer Speaker Series focusing on the time of the writing of the Declaration and the many triumphs of and challenges facing the people of this land. Lesser-Known Participants of the American Revolution The American Revolution had so many moving parts: patriots and loyalists, heroes and traitors, colonists and foreign government players – to name a few. The theme of “Lesser-known Participants of the American Revolution” is to introduce a small number of the thousands of individuals who played a part during the years of the Revolution that brought our country into being. Many of those highlighted in the talk had ties to Maine during the Revolutionary War. Still under the umbrella of the Massachusetts government, Maine was represented at the Continental Congress by the Massachusetts representatives. The people of Maine, on both sides of the crisis, were very much involved in the events that unfolded. About the speaker Louise Miller is the Education Director at the Lincoln County Historical Association. Louise grew up in Connecticut and is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and History. Her experience working with children and the public in an historic venue was developed while on the staff of Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts and as administrator at the Fort at No. 4 Living History Museum in New Hampshire. Outside of museum work, Louise wrote for and published a quarterly publication, The Pine Tree Shilling, for 15 years. The periodical’s focus was everyday life in the American Colonies from 1650 – 1780. In her position as Education Director, Louise strives to gives students and the public an appreciation of the rich history of Lincoln County, especially as it is documented in the three historic properties under the care of LCHA. Louise reaches out to public, private, and home schools offering resources, programs and presentations to enhance curriculum – her approach is inter-disciplinary. In addition to her school outreach work, Louise has given presentations to historical societies and for other local groups. Thank you to our co-sponsors, the Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor! This event is part of the Library Summer Speaker Series, made possible in part by our great community organization hosts. Join us for our other speaker series events: James Tanzer: Thursday, July 30 at 6 PM at the American Legion Post #36 (Boothbay) Kate McMahon: Tuesday, August 18 at 6 PM at the Congregational Church Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald: Wednesday, September 2 at 6 PM at the Harbor Theater

Join us for a special Story Time with Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals! Lindsay will bring her larger-than-life Puppet Pals to the Library Lawn. Funny, fast-paced, and interactive, this variety show will delight the young and the young at heart!

Join Miss Jen for a morning of stories and songs! Stay after for a craft or activity.

Join Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library and our partners for an exciting community-wide summer event! Read the book North Woods by Daniel Mason and attend a discussion group. This discussion will take place at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, located at 4 Oak Street, Boothbay Harbor, Maine. This discussion is free and open to the public. Learn more about The Summer Read

Drop in for a pick-up game. Players of all levels from the beginner to the grand master are welcome! Learn the game or meet someone to help improve your game. At the first Chess Club of every month, we have a pizza party!

This book club meets during lunch to discuss titles in the fascinating world of nonfiction science.  This group is a collaboration with the Boothbay Region Land Trust and meets at Oak Point Farm: 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538. Click here to see this month’s pick!

Join Miss Jen for a morning of stories and songs! Stay after for a craft or activity.

Now Playing: Jurassic Park (1993) Join us for a movie on the Library Lawn! Movie starts at 7:00 p.m., but come early to claim a good spot. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Fairweather Films run when the weather is fair, so if it’s raining, the show will not go on. Check our Facebook page for weather updates. Jurassic Park has a run time of 2h 7m and is rated R. Join us for other Fairweather Films throughout the summer:July 24: Jurassic Park (1993)July 31: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)August 7: Holes (2003)August 14: The Goonies (1985) Fairweather Films are made possible through generous funding from Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. and St. Andrews Village!

Join us for a Scavenger Hunt around downtown Boothbay Harbor!  Create a team of family and friends and meet on the library lawn. Teams will be sent into downtown on foot with a list of items to collect and tasks to complete. The hunt kicks off at 10:30 a.m. The first team to complete the list will be crowned Scavenger Hunt Champions! All ages are welcome to participate, but children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary, just show-up with your team ready for an exciting adventure.  Questions, email Jen at youth@bbhlibrary.org or call the library at 207-633-3112.

4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00–7:30 PM in the Great Room Come join other moms in reading books that will spark real and fun discussions. This group is for moms, by moms! Whether you are changing diapers or filling out college applications this group is for you. We hope to see you there! Please leave the kids at home. This group is a space for moms to hang out without little ones around. Questions? Contact Bethany at tech@bbhlibrary.org or 207-633-3112. Click here to find this month’s pick!

Drop in for a pick-up game. Players of all levels from the beginner to the grand master are welcome! Learn the game or meet someone to help improve your game. At the first Chess Club of every month, we have a pizza party!

Meet up with fellow writers and poets of the Boothbay Region and beyond during this monthly get-together. This group is designed to be an open and welcoming circle to write, discuss, and critique work with fellow writers and poets.

This event will take place at the American Legion Post #36; 25 Industrial Park Rd, Boothbay, ME. Maine Historical Society’s Statewide Tour of the Declaration of Independence arrives in the Boothbay Region on July 24–25, where it will be on view at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Reserve your spot here. In conjunction with this auspicious event, Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, in partnership with organizations around the area, will offer a Summer Speaker Series focusing on the time of the writing of the Declaration and the many triumphs of and challenges facing the people of this land. Life & Liberty: Enslaved Residents of Historical Lincoln County on the Eve of Independence In the summer of 1776, the Continental Congress wrote of the “unalienable” rights of life and liberty, boldly declaring the American colonies’ independence from Great Britain. But what of the many people in the colonies who possessed neither a right to their own lives nor to liberty: the enslaved? This talk explores how Quash Winchell, London Attus, and Boston Miller, all enslaved in 18th-century Lincoln County, navigated the tumultuous and revolutionary 1770s and, like young America, determinedly pursued their own paths to freedom.  About the speaker James Tanzer is the Special Collections Research Services Librarian at Bowdoin College’s George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives. He holds a B. A. in history from Smith College and an M. A. in medieval history from the University of Toronto. His current research focuses on the Black history of 18th-century Lincoln County, Maine. Thank you to our co-sponsors, the American Legion Post #36! This event is part of the Library Summer Speaker Series, made possible in part by our great community organization hosts. Join us for our other speaker series events: Louise Miller: Wednesday, July 15 at 6 PM at the Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor Kate McMahon: Tuesday, August 18 at 6 PM at the Congregational Church Osihkiyol Crofton-Macdonald: Wednesday, September 2 at 6 PM at the Harbor Theater

Join Miss Jen for a morning of stories and songs! Stay after for a craft or activity.

Now Playing: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Join us for a movie on the Library Lawn! Movie starts at 7:00 p.m., but come early to claim a good spot. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. Fairweather Films run when the weather is fair, so if it’s raining, the show will not go on. Check our Facebook page for weather updates. Raiders of the Lost Ark has a run time of 1h 55m and is rated PG. Join us for other Fairweather Films throughout the summer:July 24: Jurassic Park (1993)July 31: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)August 7: Holes (2003)August 14: The Goonies (1985) Fairweather Films are made possible through generous funding from Coastal Maine Popcorn Co. and St. Andrews Village!

Interested in the revel? For more information on Storybook Ball, click here.

Drop in for a pick-up game. Players of all levels from the beginner to the grand master are welcome! Learn the game or meet someone to help improve your game. At the first Chess Club of every month, we have a pizza party!

Join Miss Jen for a morning of stories and songs! Stay after for a craft or activity.