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. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information, please contact Alexa Kelly.

You Teach the Machines: From Virtual Hearts to Smarter Harbors

Wednesday, 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.

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.

Jason Anderson: Winter Piano Tour III

Thursday, January 22nd

6:30 to 7:30pm

A Jason Anderson show is a magical thing - an uplifting night of catharsis and connection. His piano tour, now entering its third year, has become a beloved winter tradition in the northeast. Expect a joyful evening of music, as Jason reminds us of the power of the present tense, and the ways that art brings us together. 

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.

Pokémon Card Swap for Kids!

Saturday, January 17th

10:30 to 11:30am

Join us for a Pokémon card swap and share your love of the game with other kids in our community. Children should bring their own cards to trade with or to show off to other children. Parents/caregivers should plan to stay if they wish to supervise and oversee trades. We ask that children ages under age 8 are accompanied by an adult.