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Book club, staff picks, and jam session!͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Catch up with the JesupFebruary 1st, 2025
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Book Club: "What If We Get It Right?"Join us in reading “What If We Get It Right?” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson this February and March! Come to one meeting or all, our time together will be spent discussing the ideas in the book and sharing in thoughtful and critical dialogue of climate issues. Wednesday, February 5th — Possibility, Replenish and ReGreen
Wednesday, February 19th — If we build it... Follow the Money, Culture is Context
Wednesday, March 12th — Culture is Context, Changing the Rules
Wednesday, March 26th — Community Foremost, Transformation For those interested, copies of “What If We Get It Right?” are available for purchase at the Jesup Memorial Library thanks to our friends at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop. Book purchase is not required.
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CloudLibrary Staff PicksLooking for your next e-book or audiobook? Check out our new “Staff Picks” shelf on CloudLibrary! We’ve curated a selection of adult, YA, and juvenile titles for you to enjoy.
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Lunar New Year Supply Drive!
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We're partnering with the Red Envelope Collective to provide resources to families as we welcome in the new year! This effort aims to honor lunar new year traditions of giving back, starting the year afresh, and upholding values of unity through sharing and goodwill. Drop off supplies at the library during our business hours now through February 14. |
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The Pine Tree Flyers Jam SessionTuesday, February 4th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Join us for an after hours jam session at the Jesup! The Acadia Festival of Traditional Music and Dance presents: Winterlude, Workshops and Community Jam Session with the Pine Tree Flyers. |
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Free Parenting Workshop: ADHD/Anxiety and the Neurodivergent brainWednesday, February 5th 5:00 pm - 6:30pm Raising a child who thinks and experiences the world differently can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when anxiety enters the picture. This workshop offers parents and caregivers a comprehensive introduction to understanding the diverse ways children’s brains can process information and emotions. Free childcare and refreshments provided. |
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Author Talk with David Florig: “The Shattered Curling Stone”Thursday, February 6th 6:30pm - 7:30pm Maine author David Florig will discuss his new novel, The Shattered Curling Stone. The Shattered Curling Stone is a work of historical fiction, centered around young Ailsa Maclaren, who takes up curling at a time when women were neither encouraged, nor often permitted, to play the game. |
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Know Your Rights: Immigration Law in MaineThursday, February 13th 6:30pm - 7:30pm What does it mean to be a sanctuary community in Maine? What constitutional rights apply to everyone in the U.S., regardless of immigration status? Bangor immigration attorney Angela Okafor will address these issues and more to help our community navigate through recent policy changes. |
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Recurring ProgramsJesup 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 p.m.!
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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Chickadee Book Club (Grades 2-4)Thursday, February 6th Thursday, February 13th
3pm - 4pm Join us on Thursdays in January for the Chickadee Book Club! Kids in grades 2-4 are welcome. Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to visit the library by themselves; we ask that kids under 8 bring an adult along. We'll read a story, discuss it, and do an activity related to the book. Please contact Autumn if you have any questions (ademaine@jesuplibrary.org). |
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Pokémon Card Swap for Kids!Saturday, February 8th
10:30 am - 11:30 am 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. |
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Crafternoon with Mike Duffy: Hearts and CraftsWednesday, February 12th 3 pm - 4:30 pm Join us on Wednesday, February 12 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. for a crafty afternoon with local artist, Mike Duffy! Children of all ages are welcome to attend. We ask that children ages under age 8 are accompanied by an adult who can help out with the activity. All materials will be provided. Space is limited to 20 kids per session. Please contact Abby if you have any questions: amorrow@jesuplibrary.org |
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Recurring Youth ProgramsFun 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.
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