Catch up with the Jesup!

August 29th, 2025

News

We’re very excited that School Street has reopened to traffic. The next phase of our construction project has arrived, bringing our new addition closer to the day that we can all enjoy it!

Sponsor A Story in September

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 September titles available for sponsorship:

Sisters in the Wind by Angelina Boulley
My Cat is a Secret Agent by Daniel J. Mahoney
The Spy in the Museum by Erin McGuire
The Fire-Breathing Duckling by Frank Cammuso
The Experiment by Rebecca Stead
Bundle Up, Penelope Rex! by Ryan T. Higgins (COA Alum)

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Upcoming Programs

League of Women Voters: Local Government in Maine

Thursday, September 4th

6:30 - 7:30pm

A nonpartisan presentation, this educational session will first review the very basics of how Maine communities govern themselves. Participants will gain a better understanding of chartered versus unchartered communities, how cities and counties are governed, how statewide representation is set up, and more.

Reading the Village: Town Planning Lessons from Jesup’s Bar Harbor

Thursday, September 11th

6:30 - 7:30pm

AMSA Partner Sargent Gardiner will discuss the major stages of development and how the Jesup Memorial Library’s original building fits into the evolution of the social and physical fabric of the town. The objective is to identify the breadth of town planning characteristics of Bar Harbor and illustrate how these strategies can be applied in modern architectural practice.

RESCHEDULED! 5th Annual Ashley Bryan Lecture: Anthony Walton

Thursday, September 18th

7:00 - 8:00pm

The Annual Ashley Bryan Lecture is named in honor of the late printmaker, author, puppet maker, painter, storyteller, and illustrator Ashley Bryan, who devoted his life to bringing people together through art. This yearly lecture brings a distinguished artist or critic of color whose work reflects similarly this deep interest in racial equity to discuss that work with the Downeast Maine community. The featured speaker for the 2025 Ashley Bryan Honorary Lecture is the poet and writer Anthony Walton.

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.

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 6:30 pm!

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Upcoming Youth Programs

We're so excited for school! Parents, please fill out this Google Form to let us know if your child plans to visit the library after school. Children in grades 3 and up are welcome to walk from school or take the bus. Children in grades 2 and under are welcome with an adult. Click here for more information and to sign up! https://forms.gle/suPVZnXQ4Vos7naQ8

Story and Craft: The Great Pollinator Count

Saturday, September 13th

10:30am

Mellie can’t wait for this year’s annual pollinator count. As she and her classmates work to observe, identify, and count the honeybees, butterflies, and other insects that help flowers produce seeds and fruit, they discover the rewards of teamwork in community science. This program is recommended for children ages 4-8 and their adults.

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Recurring Youth Programs

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 afternoons from 3:30 to 5:00pm, youth ages 10 - 17 are invited to bring a fiber arts project or start a new project at the library.

Questions? Contact Youth Services Librarian Abby Morrow