Catch Up with the Jesup!

Catch up with the Jesup

May 26th, 2025

News

Sponsor a Story this Spring!

One of the ways that you can help the Jesup grow our Youth Collection is by becoming a Story Sponsor. For a donation of just $15, you can choose a title from our curated list of books to add to the library’s youth collection. Each sponsored book will feature a custom bookplate inside the cover, dedicated to you, a loved one, or even a young reader who loves seeing their name in a library book. It’s a thoughtful and personal gift for anyone who cherishes reading and supports local libraries!

Here are some of the new titles available for sponsorship this spring:

Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House by Elliott Kalan (Picture Book)
Far, Far Away by Molly Beth Griffin (Picture Book)
Kittybunkport by Scott Rothman (Picture Book)
Where There Be Monsters by Alby C. Williams (Juvenile)
The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum (YA)
Lore Olympus Vol. 8 by Rachel Smythe (YA)

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Construction Update: Windows!

In what felt like the blink of an eye, the new addition’s windows were installed last week, bringing the project that much closer to completion. We’re excited for all of the new views to come!

Upcoming Programs

MDI Red Cards: Understanding Immigration Policy

Wednesday, May 28th

5:30 - 6:30pm

The MDI Red Cards offer a crash course in U.S. immigration policy. Topics will address the difference between immigration and migration, immigration demographics and pathways, misconceptions about immigration in the U.S., recent policy changes, and finally how we can protect our immigrant community. This session will prepare attendees to better understand and participate in political discourse from an informed point of view.

Author Talk with Winter Fox: Grace Coffin and the Burbank Bloodbank

Thursday, May 29th

6:30 - 7:30pm

MDI author Winter Fox will talk about the release of his 8th novel, “Grace Coffin and the Burbank Bloodbank.” The Grace Coffin series is a mystery/romance/undead comedy mashup, featuring ghosts, revenants, vampires, mad scientists, and young rock musicians.

Author Talk with Kristyn J. Miller: “Given Our History”

Thursday, June 5th

6:30 - 7:30pm

Kristyn Miller is a Maine-based romance author published in six languages. She gravitates toward telling stories with lush settings, upbeat humor, and realistic, flawed heroines. Given Our History follows two professors with a complicated past, given a second chance to prove that history won’t repeat itself.

Recurring Programs

Bar Harbor Scrabble Club

Connect with fellow word-lovers: all skill levels are welcome! Players are encouraged to bring their own boards, and some boards will also be provided. Scrabble Club meets on second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Jesup Knitters' Guild

Fiber artists of all skill levels are welcome to drop in and enjoy crafting and conversation with the Jesup Knitters' Guild, Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm!

Write On! Writing Group

Join the Write On! Writing Group for support in your craft. The Write On! writers meet Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom. For more information, please contact the library at info@jesuplibrary.org.

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Upcoming Youth Programs

Summer Reading Kickoff! Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too

Saturday, June 14th

10:30am and 2:00pm

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too is an educational outreach presenter featuring exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from around the world that he has rescued and rehabilitated. He prevents the release of exotic species into the Maine ecosystem by taking in whom the human societies will not, and currently cares for over 200 animals. Mr. Drew has been working with exotic animals for 35 years and his 60-75 minute presentation is fast-paced, funny, educational and appropriate for age 2-102! Kids under 8, please bring an adult.

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Recurring Youth Programs

Girls Who Code
Join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world! Wednesday’s from 3:15-4:30, build coding skills and community while you complete coding projects.
Grades 6-12. Email girlswhocodebarharbor@gmail.com to sign up.

Fun Friday at the Library

TGIF! Get ready for the weekend by joining us for some Friday fun! We’ll have games, puzzles, and other activities. Snacks will be served.

Story and Play
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join Abby on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 - 11:15 am for stories, songs, and playtime afterward to connect with other kids and parents.

Chronicles of Yarnia: Youth Fiber Arts Group
Enter the world of Yarnia! On Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, youth ages 10 - 17 are invited to bring a fiber arts project or start a new project at the library.

Middle School Afternoons
Every afternoon, Tuesday through Friday, tweens ages 9-13 are welcome to join us after school for games, books, and snacks.

Questions? Contact Youth Services Librarian Abby Morrow