Catch Up with the Jesup!

Catch up with the Jesup

April 25th, 2025

News

May Art Feature: Students of Emily Bracale

We’re excited to host a collective of artists in the Periodicals Room during the month of May! The featured artists are the students of Emily Bracale, who are in grades K - 8. An opening reception will be held in the Periodicals Room on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am to 12pm.

Upcoming Programs

A Conversation on Sexual Violence and Advocacy

Thursday, May 1st

6:30 - 7:30pm

A Conversation on Sexual Violence and Advocacy covers the fundamentals of sexual assault services focused on defining sexual violence, methods of supporting survivors, and what support and services a sexual assault services advocate can provide. Presented by Stephen Nason, an SAS Rural Advocate with the Aroostook Mental Health Center, this program will be available in-person and over Zoom.

Bar Harbor Scrabble Club

Saturday, May 10th

10:00am

Calling all Scrabble lovers! Connect with fellow word-lovers at our next Saturday Scrabble session. All skill levels are welcome. Players are encouraged to bring their own boards, and some boards will also be provided.

Recurring Programs

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 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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Upcoming Youth Programs

Parent Podcast Club

Wednesday, May 7th
5:00 - 6:30pm

Are you a podcast fan? Want to learn some new parenting tips and then share them with other parents? Join us on Wednesday, May 7th for the Parent Podcast Club! Before you attend, please listen to any episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky or Ask Lisa and come ready to share your thoughts. Childcare will be provided during this program.

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Crafternoon with Mike Duffy: Mothers’ Day Gifts

Friday, May 9th
3:00 - 4:30pm

Make something for Mom or the special adult in your life. Join us on Friday, May 9 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 be accompanied by an adult who can help out with the activity. All materials will be provided. Space is limited to 20 kids per session.

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Paint & Sip for Young Artists with Mike Duffy

Saturday, May 17th

1:00 - 2:00pm

Young artists ages 9-12 are welcome to join us for a Paint and Sip event with local artist Mike Duffy! We’ll be following Mike’s designs to create a special work of art and drinking lemonade and other kid friendly beverages.

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Summer Reading Kickoff!

We are so excited to welcome back Mr. Drew and His Animals Too for the launch of our summer reading program on June 14th. Mr. Drew and His Animals Too is an Educational outreach presenter featuring exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates from around the world that he has rescued and rehabilitated. He takes in what the humane societies will not to prevent the release of exotic species into the Maine ecosystem and currently cares for over 200 animals. Mr. Drew will offer his presentation twice during the day, at 10:30 and at 2:00pm. While you’re here, make sure to sign up for Summer Reading BINGO! If you would like more information about the program, please contact Abby at 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