Catch Up with the Jesup!

Catch up with the Jesup

June 6th, 2025

News

June Stories to Sponsor!

We’ve been bowled over by your support for the Jesup’s Youth Collections through the Story Sponsor program! Over a dozen brand-new titles have been listed for the month of June. For a donation of just $15, 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 dedicated to you, a loved one, or 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 June titles available for sponsorship:

El Niño by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Candle Island by Lauren Wolk
The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt
The Backwards Alphabet Book by Paul Friedrich
Dad Rock Dragon Quest by Joan Reardon
Amelia, if Only by Becky Albertalli

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Upcoming Programs

Author Talk with Jim Wright: “The Real James Bond”

Wednesday, June 11th

6:30 - 7:30pm

James Bond -- ornithologist, author of the classic “Birds of the West Indies” and world’s most famous identity-theft victim -- spent his summers on Mt. Desert Island his entire life. What’s more, he and his uncle wrote the classic field guide to the birds of Mt. Desert nearly eight decades ago. Jim Wright, the author of the lavishly illustrated biography, “The Real James Bond,” will tell all about Bond, his amazing wife Mary Bond, Carroll Tyson, the birds, the books, the illustrations, and several Mt. Desert Island locales in this colorful illustrated talk.

Understanding Immigration Law with Don Wilkinson

Thursday, June 12th

6:30 - 7:30pm

At this session hosted by the MDI Red Cards, ILAP immigration attorney Don Wilkinson will provide information about deportation, immigration court, documents to carry, and more. Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) is a nonprofit that works to advance justice and equity for immigrants and their families through legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy.

Paul Freedman on Mount Desert Dining

Thursday, June 26th

6:30 - 7:30pm

Join us for a fascinating journey through the culinary history of Mount Desert Island with Paul Freedman, author of the article 'Mount Desert Dining,' in the 2025 edition of the history journal 'Chebacco.' Learn how local seafood, seasonal ingredients, and social change shaped 175 years of dining culture on the island. Photograph by Jennifer Booher.

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

Romeo & Juliet presented by the Middle School Shakespeare Project

Friday, June 13th

6:30pm

Join us for an abridged production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, presented by the Middle School Shakespeare Project and directed by Andrew Simon.

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Due to popular demand, Mr. Drew will offer two presentations on June 14, the first at 10:30 a.m. and the second at 2 p.m. It will be the same presentation with the same animals.

Registration is not required, but we encourage people to show up early to get a seat. Space is limited. Also, please remember to leave enough time for summer traffic and to find a place to park.

If the weather is nice, we’ll host the event outside. There will be some shade, but we can’t guarantee it, so please be prepared with sunscreen, a hat and water bottles in case it’s a hot day.

Considering how many animals will be at this event, we ask that you not bring your pets.

Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Abby (amorrow@jesuplibrary.org)

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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