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July 30, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Library-sponsored Adult Event
The Blue Hill Public Library invites the community to join an online presentation on Thursday, July 30th at 7:00 PM, “The Visual Literature of Warren Lehrer,” with guests Judith Sloan and Dennis J Bernstein. Artist/author Warren Lehrer, known as a “pioneer of visual literature and design authorship,” will present an overview of his books and… Read more »
August 6, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
The library and Blue Hill Books will host author Kate Milliken to share from her new novel, “Kept Animals” on Thursday, August 6 at 7:00 PM. It’s 1993, and Rory Ramos works as a ranch hand at the stable her stepfather manages in Topanga Canyon, California, a dry, dusty place reliant on horses and hierarchies…. Read more »
August 7, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
The Blue Hill Public Library will host an opening reception for the August Art Show on Friday, August 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This highly anticipated show is an August tradition at the library. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of artwork will benefit the library. The Blue Hill Library is an… Read more »
August 13, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
The library will host editor H. Richard Dietrich III to share from his new book, “In Pursuit of History: A Lifetime Collecting Colonial American Art and Artifacts.” A tribute to a major collection and its founder, this beautiful book illuminates life in colonial America This book showcases highlights from the Dietrich American Foundation, established in… Read more »
August 20, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Library-sponsored Adult Event
Mike Coffin will discuss the research from one of his recent voyages in a virtual program. Register to receive the meeting link.
August 27, 2020, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
Brooksville summer resident and author Gretchen Cherrington will share from her new memoir, “Poetic License.” This event is co-sponsored by the library and Blue Hill Books. Books will be available for sale and signing.
September 1, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Main Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
Do you have questions about using your computer, tablet, or phone? Maybe you just got a new device and need some help setting it up, or you want to learn a new software program, or perhaps you’d just like that annoying error message to stop popping up on your screen. Whatever your tech help need,… Read more »
September 1, 2020, 10:30 am - 11:15 am in the Larchwood Room, Library-sponsored Juvenile Event
On Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am, children ages 0-5 and their families are invited to come hear a story and make a craft to take home!
September 2, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Juvenile Event
Pre-school Playgroup meets in the Howard Room every Wednesday at 10:30 am except for July and August when it meets at the town park. Playgroup is a great opportunity to meet other local parents with young children while your kids engage in play with one another. For more information, give us a call at 374-5515.
September 3, 2020, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Juvenile Event
Kids of all ages are invited to the weekly Chess Club for Kids at the Blue Hill Public Library on Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Brookville resident Tom Batt will be on hand to teach beginners how to play chess. More experienced players can jump right in and play. Participants of all experience levels… Read more »
September 3, 2020, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the Bass Meeting & Archive Room, Library-sponsored Young Adult Event
The Blue Hill Public Library invites teens from 12 to 18 years of age to join in playing the beloved game Dungeons & Dragons, on Thursday, September 3rd at 3:00 PM. Participants can make their own characters and play an adventure full of magic and mayhem. No experience is needed, just imagination and fun. All… Read more »
September 3, 2020, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Main Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet every Thursday night for “pick-up games” at the Blue Hill Public Library from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. The public is invited to join these weekly fun games of chess, and all levels of expertise are welcome. No registration is necessary. Chess boards will be supplied by the library, or… Read more »
September 3, 2020, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Library-sponsored Adult Event
Come and knit around the fireplace every Thursday night and share a laugh.
September 5, 2020, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
In the spirit of reducing waste and teaching the community new skills, the Blue Hill Public Library hosts a first-Saturday-of-the-month “Fixit Clinic” from September-June. Local experts coach people in the community to disassemble and troubleshoot a variety of items, such as appliances, bicycles, jewelry, clothing, toys, electronics and, well, whatever. Attendees are expected to actively… Read more »
September 5, 2020, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Book Nook, Library-sponsored Adult Event
The Friends of the Library hold their first-Saturday-of-the-month book sale in the library’s basement “Book Nook” from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each month there are special collections and sales, so watch the library’s email newsletter for details. Most books are still only a dollar or two, and each child may select a free book…. Read more »
September 7, 2020, 9:00 am - 9:30 pm Library-sponsored Juvenile Event
Read a book, donate to a good cause! Everyone is invited to participate in the library’s fun Summer Reading Bingo starting Wednesday, July 1st and going to Labor Day. Bingo cards will have special reading challenges, like “read a book that explores another culture” or “read a book about nature.” For each square completed, the… Read more »
September 8, 2020, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Main Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
Do you have questions about using your computer, tablet, or phone? Maybe you just got a new device and need some help setting it up, or you want to learn a new software program, or perhaps you’d just like that annoying error message to stop popping up on your screen. Whatever your tech help need,… Read more »
September 8, 2020, 10:30 am - 11:15 am in the Larchwood Room, Library-sponsored Juvenile Event
On Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am, children ages 0-5 and their families are invited to come hear a story and make a craft to take home!
September 8, 2020, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Juvenile Event
This workshop is part of a series called Wild Sun Catchers, celebrating the wild plants of the Blue Hill Peninsula with focus on a different plant each month, and meeting on the first Tuesday at the library. Workshops will take place both indoors and outdoors so please come prepared for the weather.
September 8, 2020, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Howard Room, Library-sponsored Adult Event
The Blue Hill Public Library’s book group, “Shelf-Care,” cosponsored by Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, meets each second Tuesday of the month 5:30 PM. The group is led by licensed clinical social workers (LCSW) Dede Ragot, and Patty Bergstrom, and meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Every month the group will discuss a… Read more »
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