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Booksale Aug 15 - 17, Dan Kennedy’s Picnic with the Piano, Ernest Thompson with Caroline Alexander, and more happenings at the Jesup Memorial Library. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Catch up with the Jesup!August 7th, 2026
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From our DirectorWith a successful grand opening in our rear view mirror, our thoughts are turning to the August 15 - 17 Booksale, held for the first time in the Thomas Lord Wing of the Jesup Library. We hope to see you all there! If you haven’t stopped by the library to see the exhibitions on display yet, you should. Current shows include Good Pig: Drawings by Garth Williams on the main level, the AIGA Maine 2026 Poster Show: Language in the Poteet Gallery on the lower level, and Works by Liz Cutler in the Periodicals Room. The Jesup has proudly supported the arts since our founding in 1911.
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Recent Reads: I recently read The Librarians by Sherry Thomas. A twisty murder mystery, I’m hoping beyond hope that we never end up embroiled in these kinds of shenanigans at the Jesup! I give this one 12/10. Read on! Megan |
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August is Booksale month!The Booksale, finally back bigger and better in the new wing of the Jesup, will have extended hours on Saturday, Aug. 15th from 10am - 7:30pm and will remain open on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 12pm - 4pm and Monday, Aug. 17th from 10am - 4pm. This is bound to be our biggest Booksale yet, and we can’t wait to host it in the air-conditioned comfort of our new Community Room. Not too late to sign up to help! We could still use help during most of the hours of the Booksale. We especially need help with moving the boxes on Wednesday the 12th at 4pm and Thursday the 13th at 9am. We will also need help moving out on Monday and Tuesday. Please text or call Ruth Eveland to help at 207-610-2355 or via ruth.eveland@gmail.com.
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We’ll have more room for Specials this year, ranging from old sets (a nine volume History of Europe from 1854) to beautiful art books to unusual memoirs. Remember that most of the books in our sale are not priced - you determine what is a fair donation to the Jesup. The Specials will have a reasonable price attached. This annual sale, started by Claire Lambert, is to support our library and we need to make sure that valuable items are treated respectfully. |
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We aren’t able to accept any more donations now. We still have sorting and packing of the items already given to us. Some time in the fall we will open it up again for next year’s sale. Please tell all your friends about this community event, and bring along any visitors (unique souvenirs of their visit to our island!) to support our beloved Jesup. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow booklovers, and the goodies from the bakesale, and know that almost every penny raised goes right into the Jesup’s annual budget. See you there!
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Dedicated to the Decades is a curated film collection celebrating standout cinema across generations, from iconic award winners to fan favorites and culture touchstones. Spanning multiple decades, this collection highlights the evolution of storytelling, filming styles, and themes that have shaped audiences over time. This collection will be sure to spark nostalgia, discovery, and intergenerational conversations. Explore the collection, title synopses and more on Kanopy with your Jesup library card.
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Dan Kennedy: A Picnic with the PianoWednesday, August 12th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Dan Kennedy is an award-winning composer, pianist and recording artist whose Contemporary Piano music has been lauded across the country for its style and feeling. Classically trained at the Oberlin and New England Conservatories, his sound is a unique balance of energy and stillness that weaves together the classical with the popular. Dan has released ten albums, performed in twenty-three states as well as Canada, and his music has been streamed over 850,000 times. |
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Author Talk with Ernest Thompson: Out ClauseThursday, August 13th 5:30pm - 6:30pm The Academy Award-winning writer of the iconic film On Golden Pond, Ernest Thompson, will make a special appearance at Jesup Memorial Library, in Bar Harbor, on Thursday, August 13 at 5:30 PM. Join Thompson in conversation with New York Times bestselling author Caroline Alexander about his new literary thriller, Out Clause, followed by a Q&A. |
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MDI Housing Opportunities: How Much Do We Need? Where Could It Go?Thursday, August 27th 5:30pm - 6:30pm Available and attainable housing is a persistent challenge on Mount Desert Island. How much do we need? Where should it go? Learn more about the MDI & Acadia Region Housing Analysis and Housing Opportunities Map, and possible strategies for using these tools to create new housing opportunities in the MDI Region. |
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Recurring ProgramsBar 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 9:00am. 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 5:00pm! Contradance with Big Moose Band On the fourth Saturdays of the month, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm, dance the night away with a guest caller and music from the Big Moose Band. Anyone can attend with or without a partner. The next dance is on Saturday, August 22nd.
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Summer Reading Program: Engineering ExplorationsSaturday, August 8th 10:30am - 11:30am Join us on Saturday to try some Minute to Win It style engineering challenges. Kids ages 3 - 10 are welcome to attend. Children under age 8 are asked to bring an adult who can help out with the activity. |
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Summer Reading Program: Book Art!Saturday, August 15th 10:30am - 11:30am Join us on Saturday to make some bookmarks and other book-related art. Kids ages 3 - 10 are welcome to attend. Children under age 8 are asked to bring an adult who can help out with the activity. |
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Recurring Youth ProgramsStory and Play
Children ages 5 and under and their caregivers are invited to join Abby on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 - 11:15am for stories, songs, and playtime afterward to connect with other kids and parents.
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