Owl's Head Village Library

09/12/2026

A big congrats to Kelly from Union for winning our raffle basket. A big thank you to community members who donated items to this fundraiser. We couldn't do it without your support.

09/05/2026

Lobster.
Barnes & Noble Gift Cards.
Hand-painted wine glasses.
An annual membership to the Owls Head Transportation Museum.
The drawing for this basket of goodies and sooooo much more will be on Monday!
Stop by today or Monday to get your tickets.

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars! NY Times Bestselling author Tilar J. Mazzeo is joining us for our upcoming Garden Gathering series to share a remarkable story connected to our area.

She’ll be talking about her acclaimed book, The Sea Captain’s Wife, the true account of 19-year-old Mary Ann Patten. In 1856, Mary Ann took command of the merchant ship Neptune’s Car during a high-stakes race around Cape Horn to San Francisco after her husband was struck down by illness.

Battling treacherous storms, navigating around a mutinous crew, and safely steering the ship into port, Mary Ann became the first woman to command an American merchant vessel.

✨ Event Details:
🗓️ September 4th, 4 pm
🎟️ Free Admission; please RSVP at: https://owlsheadlibrary.org/news-events/

08/21/2026

Dessert lovers, assemble! 🍰👀 Clear your schedules and get ready to indulge at our Library Bake Sale! 🎉
Swing by and treat yourself (or your loved ones, because sharing is caring) to something sinfully delicious.
All the dough (get it?) goes towards supporting our beloved library.
📍 31 South Shore Drive, August 22nd, 9-12 (or until we sell out)
See you there.

08/18/2026

SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY & WIN!

Buy a ticket today for a chance to win amazing prizes, including:

A Family Membership to the Owls Head Transportation Museum
(Enjoy a full year of admission, events, and family fun!)

🎟️ Ticket Options: $20 per chance
📅 Drawing Held September 7th
📌 Tickets available at the library during regular hours.

Other goodies include lobster, hand-painted wine glasses, local books, gift cards to Barnes & Noble, and more.

08/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome NY Times bestselling author Tilar J. Mazzeo as part of our Garden Gathering series! 🌸

Tilar will be discussing her book, The Sea Captain’s Wife, a gripping true story with direct ties to our area.

🌊 About the Book:
In 1856, 19-year-old Mary Ann Patten made history by becoming the first female captain of a U.S. merchant ship. Taking command of Neptune’s Car after her husband fell ill during a high-stakes race around Cape Horn to San Francisco, Mary Ann navigated treacherous storms, managed a mutinous crew, and safely guided the vessel into port... all while pregnant. Blending rigorous historical research with a thrilling narrative, it’s a story you won't want to miss!

📅 September 4th, 4 pm
🎟️ Free Admission: Please RSVP at:
https://owlsheadlibrary.org/news-events/

08/14/2026

Searching for your next great read? 📚
Connect with local book lovers at The Village Readers!
We gather monthly for informal book chats, author spotlights, and endless reading inspiration.
Come swap your favorite recs!

08/10/2026

Calling all dessert lovers! Mark your calendars and join us for our upcoming Library Bake Sale.

Swing by and pick up something delicious for yourself or your family.

All proceeds go directly to supporting the library.

📍 Location: 31 South Shore Drive

🗓️ Date & Time: August 22nd, 9 - 12 (or until sold out)

Hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

📚 WHAT’S BETTER THAN A GOOD BOOK? A GOOEY BROWNIE TO GO WITH IT! 🧁

Get your sweet tooth ready! We are hosting a Bake Sale to benefit the library.

Whether you’re a fan of classic chocolate chip cookies, rich brownies, or perfect morning muffins, we’ve got something to satisfy every craving. Best of all? 100% of the proceeds go directly toward supporting our library programs, events, and community resources.

🗓️ When: Saturday, August 22nd, 9 am-12 pm (or sold out)
📍 Where: Right here at the library!

07/26/2026