Catch up with the Jesup!

Catch up with the Jesup

May 11th, 2025

News

Phoebe Durand-McDonnell Returns for Music & Conversation on May 22nd

On Thursday, May 22nd, harpist Phoebe Durand-McDonnell returns to the Jesup for an evening of music and conversation. Phoebe will perform music from the original tablatures on a renaissance Spanish arpa de dos ordenes and discuss compositional techniques and historically-informed performance practices as well as the harp, tablatures, and cultural context of renaissance music.

Sponsor a Story this Spring!

New Story Sponsor titles are now available! For a donation of just $15, you can 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 inside the cover, dedicated to you, a loved one, or even 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.

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Upcoming Programs

Know Your Rights Roleplay: Bystanding and Upstanding with ICE

Wednesday, May 14th

6:00 - 7:30pm

In this session hosted by the MDI Red Cards, information will be provided about the constitutional rights held by all people in the USA regardless of their documented status. Conversation will focus on the spectrum of allyship, from reporting an ICE sighting, recording/documenting an ICE encounter, and using one’s voice as a bystander and upstander when illegal searches and seizures occur, as well as illegal abductions/detainments.

Friends of Acadia: Volunteering at the Membership Table

Thursday, May 15th

6:30 - 7:30pm

Join us for an engaging talk with JoAnne Wood from Friends of Acadia, who will discuss the vital role of volunteers at the Friends of Acadia (FOA) Membership Table. During this session, you'll learn about the responsibilities involved in this volunteer role, the impact volunteers have on the community, and how you can become part of this meaningful program.

Meet the Bar Harbor Town Council Candidates

Monday, May 19th

5:30 - 7:30pm

Hear from the eight candidates running for several open seats on the Town Council. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Mount Desert Islander, and Bar Harbor Story. Moderated by Anne Luther.

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

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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Pokémon Card Swap for Kids!

Saturday, May 24th

10:30 - 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.

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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