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Hollywood Factotum, AI on MDI, and more news from the Jesup Memorial Library ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Catch up with the Jesup!December 26, 2025
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Construction Update: Power, Pavement, and Pavers!
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We have power! We have pavement! We have pavers! We are making great progress and are excited to open our new doors to you all in the new year. Stay tuned for updates on exact timing!
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Holiday Closures:The Jesup will close early at 1pm on Wednesday, December 31st and remain closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. We will look forward to seeing you during our normal operating hours (10am - 5pm) on Friday, January 2nd, 2026!
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Do the Work! Book Circle: Thursdays from Jan 8th - March 5th
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All are welcome to join a new book club at the Jesup this winter, organized by Alexa Kelly. Do the Work! Is a book circle that focuses on holding space for those reckoning with the far-reaching effects of whiteness in our society. Attendees will work through the Do the Work! Anti-Racist Activity Book (by W. Kamau Bell and Kate Schatz) together and discuss the thoughts, feelings, and lessons experienced along the way.
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The Do the Work! Book Circle intends to support those who want to explore the ways in which whiteness has affected their world view. We will explore what it means to be anti-racist. The circle will help participants be active in un-learning some of the subtle but harmful messages given to us by society and check our own biases when dealing with race. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information, please contact organizer Alexa Kelly. |
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Hollywood FactotumThursday, January 8th 6:30 to 7:30pm Hollywood Factotum is a candid, witty, and heartfelt account of what it really takes to pursue a dream and survive in a city that tests your every limit. Author Celeste Donohue will appear for an author talk about her memoir and “a deep personal transformation, leading to a kind of fulfilment she hadn't expected-one rooted not in fame, but in self-awareness and evolution.” |
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You Teach the Machines: From Virtual Hearts to Smarter HarborsWednesday, January 14th 6:00 to 7:00pm How do we talk to our kids, our parents, and our neighbors about the rise of AI? Using clear, non-technical language, Author and AI expert Jeff Pennington explores how artificial intelligence is already at work on MDI—from the "virtual hearts" being modeled at Jackson Lab to new AI tools helping Maine fishermen navigate safer waters. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how to harness AI as a helpful partner for rural healthcare and local research, rather than a confusing mystery. |
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AFTMD Winterlude: Workshop and Jam Session with Eloise & Co.Thursday, January 15th 6:00 to 7:30pm As part of the Acadia Trad Festival’s ‘Winterlude 2026’, Vermont-based band Eloise & Co. (Becky Tracy and Rachel Bell, with Rachel Aucoin) will offer a public music workshop and jam session. Homeschool families are invited to come early at 5:30pm for a meet-and-greet with the band. |
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Recurring ProgramsBar 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. 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. 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 5:00pm!
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Homeschool Meet n’ Greet with Eloise & Co.Thursday, January 15th 5:30 to 6:00pm As part of the Acadia Trad Festival’s ‘Winterlude 2026’, Vermont-based band Eloise & Co. (Becky Tracy and Rachel Bell, with Rachel Aucoin) will offer a public music workshop and jam session. Homeschool families are invited to come early at 5:30pm for a meet-and-greet with the band. |
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Recurring Youth ProgramsStory 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. Girls Who Code
Join supportive peers and role models using computer science to change the world! On Wednesdays 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.
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