Southwest Harbor Public Library

Southwest Harbor Public Library Open Doors for 130 Years
www.swhplibrary.org Mailing Address: P.O.

Box 157, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Southwest Harbor Public Library inspires and supports the enjoyment of life-long learning, the love of literacy, and the exploration of new ideas, welcoming everyone through its doors. Staff:
Erich Reed, Director
Chrissy Marie, Youth and Community Services Associate Director
Janet Clifford, Cataloger and Library Assistant
Sadie Cooley, Library Assistant & Archi

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Amanda Crafts, Library Assistant
Melissa Haas, Director of Development & Programming
Ashley McLean, Library Assistant
Kate Pickup McMullin, Communications & Technology Director
Cathy Oehmke, Library Substitute

🦆⚓ Meet the artist behind Huck’s Ducks! Join Northeast Harbor artist Richard Huck as he shares the story and creative pr...
06/01/2026

🦆⚓ Meet the artist behind Huck’s Ducks! Join Northeast Harbor artist Richard Huck as he shares the story and creative process behind his fleet of duck defender decoys on display at the library.

📅 Tuesday, June 2 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 In person at the library

Register: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16787669

🪨❄️ Assembling the Mount Desert Island Geology Puzzle with Duane & Ruth Braun!📅 Tuesday, May 26🕠 5:30–6:30 PM📍 In person...
05/25/2026

🪨❄️ Assembling the Mount Desert Island Geology Puzzle with Duane & Ruth Braun!

📅 Tuesday, May 26
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 In person + online

Discover how glaciers shaped MDI and explore the island’s geologic history. One of our most popular programs of the year!

📚 Guide to the Geology of Mount Desert Island, the Schoodic Peninsula, and Acadia National Park available for $20.
🔗 Register: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16604243

🌏✨ New Zealand Travel: There & Back Again — The McLeans go to Hobbiton 🏡TOMORROW! Tuesday, May 19 • 5:30–6:30 PMJoin Ash...
05/18/2026

🌏✨ New Zealand Travel: There & Back Again — The McLeans go to Hobbiton 🏡

TOMORROW! Tuesday, May 19 • 5:30–6:30 PM
Join Ashley McLean for an epic ✈️🇳🇿 journey through Middle-earth! Explore iconic filming locations from 🎬 The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit including:
🏡 Hobbiton, ⚔️ Edoras, 🌲 Fangorn Forest, …and more!

📍 In-person only
🎟️ Registration appreciated
https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16604145

TOMORROW 🎭✨ Shakespeare Kids Theatre Workshop: Witches in the Wild ✨🧙‍♀️Calling all creative students in grades 4–8! Joi...
05/13/2026

TOMORROW 🎭✨ Shakespeare Kids Theatre Workshop: Witches in the Wild ✨🧙‍♀️

Calling all creative students in grades 4–8! Join this FREE theatre workshop ahead of this year’s Middle School Shakespeare Project production of Macbeth 🗡️📚

🕞 3:30–4:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend
👧 Open to all interested young performers across Hancock County

Parents are welcome to enjoy the library while students participate 📖☕

Presented by Healthy Acadia & Barn Arts. Space is limited — please register only your child.

🔗 Register here: 🎭✨ Shakespeare Kids Theatre Workshop: Witches in the Wild ✨🧙‍♀️

Calling all creative students in grades 4–8! Join this FREE theatre workshop ahead of this year’s Middle School Shakespeare Project production of Macbeth 🗡️📚

🕞 3:30–4:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend
👧 Open to all interested young performers across Hancock County

Parents are welcome to enjoy the library while students participate or return at the end for pick up📖☕

Presented by Healthy Acadia & Barn Arts.
Space is limited — please register only your child.

🔗 Register here: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16800369

📚 Chebacco Author Talk: Now More Than Ever 🇺🇸Join Cara Ryan for a look at the history of MDI’s League of Women Voters an...
05/11/2026

📚 Chebacco Author Talk: Now More Than Ever 🇺🇸
Join Cara Ryan for a look at the history of MDI’s League of Women Voters and its work to safeguard democracy 🗳️

📍 In person + online viewing available
🗓️ TOMORROW — Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
An MDI Historical Society Co-hosted Program

Register here: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16603948

🕔 Reception at 5 PM! 🥂✨🌊🏝️ Talk: “Life on the Rock” with Rosie Chater & Will Draxler — join in person or online from 5:3...
05/04/2026

🕔 Reception at 5 PM! 🥂✨
🌊🏝️ Talk: “Life on the Rock” with Rosie Chater & Will Draxler — join in person or online from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Just south of MDI, Mount Desert Rock & Great Duck Island are home to College of the Atlantic students immersed in ocean life. 🐦🐋🌿 Hear stories of island living, research, mentorship, science & art. 🎨🔬

📍 Don’t miss the exhibit through May 29:
“The Art & Science Mount Desert Rock & Great Duck” featuring Bridger Buck, Rosie Chater & Will Draxler.

🔗 https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16603530
Registration appreciated.

📍 Join us for a fascinating look at local history!The Tremont Historical Society (THS) and the Southwest Harbor Public L...
04/27/2026

📍 Join us for a fascinating look at local history!

The Tremont Historical Society (THS) and the Southwest Harbor Public Library present “Stories from the Factory Floor” 🐟🏭

🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 5:30 PM

Discover the story of the Quiet Side sardine canneries—once a vital part of the community’s economy. Hear firsthand memories from workers at the Underwood Factory in Bass Harbor and Stinson’s in Southwest Harbor.

💻 Attend in person or online—register here: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16385170

📚✨ Celebrate April’s Poetry Month with us! ✨📚Join us for a special Poetry Book Launch:💫 Through the Eyes of Grief: A Cel...
04/20/2026

📚✨ Celebrate April’s Poetry Month with us! ✨📚

Join us for a special Poetry Book Launch:
💫 Through the Eyes of Grief: A Celebration of Love by Dona Parker

📍 In-person event + reception with light refreshments 🥂🍪
🗓 Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM

Come experience an evening of heartfelt poetry, reflection, and connection 💙

🔗 Learn more & register: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16601754

Address

338 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME
04679

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+12072447065

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