UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Sea Songs and Sing-Alongs with the Grumbachs
Join Jim and Pam Grumbach for an afternoon of nautical themed songs and sing-alongs. Should be a great time!
Slugs and Snails
The Vinalhaven Public Library will be hosting Karen Coluzzi, state expert on slugs and snails. Find out how you can help document slugs and snails, and learn about the black slugs that inhabit our island.
“iPhone Intermediate”
This course builds on the skills that are acquired in the iPhone Basics class. The primary focus of the Intermediate class is the exploration of the applications that Apple provides for free as part of the iOS. Applications such as Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, FaceTime, and many others will be covered.
Requirements for this class:
An iPhone connected to the internet and completion of iPhone Basics or have equivalent knowledge.
This is a three class series. May 14, 15 and 16 at 11:30-12:30 in the Reading Room.
“Understanding Cloud Library”
Cloud Library is an online platform used by libraries in Maine as well as many other states to borrow eBooks and audiobooks. This free service allows you to choose from over 10,000 titles to view or listen to on your device. Learn how to download, navigate, and customize your Cloud Library.
Requirements for this class:
A device connected to the internet and an active library card with a participating library.
Class size limited to 10.
“Android Basics”
Get started with your Android device, learn how to use essential applications like email, contacts,
camera, and Chrome, and manage your settings.
Requirements for this class:
An Android tablet or phone with Internet access.
This is a three class series. June 11, 12 and 13 at 11:00-12:00 in the Reading Room.
Author visit with Roxana Robinson
Roxana Robinson will visit the library to talk about her new book, “Leaving”.
Roxana Robinson is the author of eleven books—seven novels, three collections of short stories, and the biography of Georgia O’Keeffe. Four of these were chosen as New York Times Notable Books, two as New York Times Editors’ Choices.
Readings by Annie Penfield and Penny Guisinger
Come to Vinalhaven Public Library for an evening featuring readings from two writers!
Annie Penfield is a memoirist, and essayist and is currently shopping for a publisher for her memoire, Half Lives. Penny Guisinger is a non-fiction writer whose recently published the book, Shift. "Beginning her story as straight and ending as queer, she struggles to make sense of how her identity changed so profoundly while leaving her feeling like the same person she’s always been”. Penny lives in Downeast Maine.
The Aging Brain
ICMS and AgingME are bringing Dr. Susan Wehry to the Vinalhaven Public Library to talk about the aging brain and living with dementia.
“This presentation on the aging brain talks through ways you can stay healthy, reduce risk, and live well with dementia. Dr. Wehry will also overview 'dementia worry' or anxiety one might have about a dementia diagnosis. The talk is 45 minutes, with time at the end for discussion.
Susan Wehry, MD, is a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist with almost 40 years of experience. She is the director of AgingME, a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), to create a more age-friendly health system.”
For more information on AgingME, visit their website at www.agingme.org.
May Basket Workshop
May Basket Workshop. Remember hanging May baskets when you were a kid? Come make a May basket and reminisce.
Coffee with Carole
Carole Martin, Director of the Star of Hope Foundation will be at the library for an informal conversation with anyone who wants to drop in and ask questions about the Foundation or discuss ideas.
Cookbook Club
CookbookClub will meet to talk about the cookbook/recipes that we picked out at the last meeting. We will share food and talk about your choice/experience. Feel free to bring something to share from your cookbook, or just join the discussion. All are welcome.
Music and Stories with Cheryl Lindgren
Come listen to Cheryl Lindgren as she shares music and stories from her years on Vinalhaven.
Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop with local author Caleb Mason (second meeting).
So You Want to Write a Novel?
Join us for a new workshop on the many challenges and joys of creating fiction.
Hosted by Caleb Mason, who has worked as a bookseller, publisher, and novelist.
Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Workshop with local author Caleb Mason.
So You Want to Write a Novel?
Join us for a new workshop on the many challenges and joys of creating fiction.
Hosted by Caleb Mason, who has worked as a bookseller, publisher, and novelist.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club first meeting to pick out a cookbook/recipe for next meeting.
“iPhone Basics”
Have an iPhone that you can’t figure out? “iPhone Basics” is a three class series and will be held Tues-Thurs Feb 28, 29 and March 1 from 10:30-11:30am. Class size limited to 10, sign up early to hold a spot. Class offered through partnership with NDEC.
Author Visit: Ronald Joseph
Ron Joseph will be at the library to talk about his new book, Bald Eagles, Bear Cubs and Hermit Bill.
Kids Movie
Family movie and popcorn. Come watch Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie and enjoy free popcorn! No unattended children please.
Kids Holiday Crafts
Kids Holiday Crafts. There will be limited seating, so we will have 2 sessions, 11am and 2pm. Sign up early to reserve a seat.
Craft Night
Craft Night at the library! Adults need craft time too, please let us know if you plan to attend! Make a Christmas centerpiece. Bring a container for your centerpiece (and any greens, berries, bows, etc would be welcome as well).
Pumpkin Painting
Pumpkin Painting at he Library. Please sign up at the library so we know how many pumpkins to get! If the weather doesn’t cooperate we’ll be at the Legion Hall.
Intro to Genealogy
Kate Brodt will be at the library to give an Intro to Genealogy talk. Come learn what you need to know to start researching your own family history.
Author Visit: Kate Lupine
North Haven resident, Kate Lupine will be at Story Time Saturday, September 23 to read her new book Learning Lots About Lobsters! She will be bringing books to sell!
Author Visit: Daniel Hecht
Daniel Hecht will be at the library to talk about his new book, The Body Below.
Author Visit: Janna Malamud Smith
Janna Malamud Smith will be at the library to talk about her new book, When the Island had Fish.
Author Visit: Karin Tehve
Karin Tehve will be at the library to talk about her new book, Taste.
Maine Humanities Council presents: A Conversation with Morgan Talty
Join Read ME featured author Morgan Talty for an online talk about his book "Night of the Living Rez." Talty will read passages from his book, reflect on his writing, and answer questions from participating libraries and readers across the state. This event is one of two statewide Read ME author talks. We will stream at the library or sign up here to stream at home.
Maine State Apiarist, Jennifer Lund
Maine State Apiarist, Jennifer Lund, will be at the library to talk about bees!
Author Visit: Megan Mayhew Bergman
Megan Mayhew Bergman will be at the library to give a short reading and talk about “writing about place”.
Author Visit: Abigail Trafford
Abigail Trafford will be here to talk about her latest book High Time.
Maine Humanities Council presents: A Conversation with Meghan Gillis
Join Read ME featured author Meghan Gilliss for an online talk about their debut book "Lungfish." Gilliss will read passages from her book, reflect on her writing, and answer questions from participating libraries and readers across the state. This event is one of two statewide Read ME author talks. We will stream at the library or sign up here to stream at home.
Author Visit: Jacky Davis
Jacky Davis and David Soman, creators behind the Ladybug Girl series will be here for a children’s reading and illustration demo. Event outside, under tent. Please bring blanket or chair to sit on!
Author Visit: Jane Healey
Jane Healey will be here, talking about her latest book, Goodnight from Paris.
“Identifying Frauds and Scams”
Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse.
Class size limited to 10, sign up early to hold a spot. Class offered through partnership with NDEC.
Author Visit: A.M. Watson
Amy Watson will be at the Vinalhaven Public Library for an author talk June 15th @6pm.
Cribbage Tournament
Cribbage Tournament. Spend an evening playing cribbage at the library. Please sign up at the library.