UPCOMING EVENTS
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2018 EVENTS
MAY 2018
THURSDAY, MAY 3 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – JON ROGERS
Aqua Culture in Harpswell
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 10 AM Orr’s Island Book Group
Discussion of Disobedience by Jane Hamilton
SATURDAY, MAY 19 AT 9 AM-Noon
FREE DOCUMENT SHREDDING & BAKE SALE
ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY, FOR HARPSWELL RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES
Bring your collected and saved sensitive papers and documents to be shredded on site. LARGE VOLUMES of paper and material accepted. NO LIMITS.
ORR’S ISLAND LIBRARY, FOR HARPSWELL RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES
JUNE 2018
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – LARISSA VIGUE PICARD
Larissa is the Exec. Director of The Pejepscot Historical Society and is bringing the quilt to the library. Created by multiple West Harpswell Families in 1861. The “friendship” quilt is a masterpiece of genealogy and coded messages.
JULY 2018
THURSDAY, JULY 5 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – PAUL H. NADEAU
Every Stone Tells A Story
As a Geological Specialists and Professor II at Stavanger University, Stavanger, Norway, Paul will talk about the geology of Maine and how our island rocks were made.Aqua Culture in Harpswell
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 AT 10 AM
OWLS OF MAINE – CHEWONKI PROGRAM
Learn habitats and adaptations of these fascinating birds. Presented by the Chewonki Foundation. Suitable for children ages 5 and older. Program is FREE and lasts about an hour.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 AT 10 AM
FUR, FEATHER, & FEET – CHEWONKI PROGRAM
An introduction to birds and mammals. Presented by the Chewonki Foundation. Suitable for children ages 5 and older. Program is FREE and lasts about an hour.
SATURDAY, JULY 21 AT 1:45 PM
THIRD ANNUAL BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL COMMUNITY CONCERT AT THE ORR’S ISLAND UNION CHURCH
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT by students from the BOWDOIN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL at the Orr’s Island Union Church (on Rte. 24, Harpswell Island Road, next to the Orr’s Island Cemetery). The Orr’s Library is hosting these musicians for our third year. This free concerts offers an opportunity to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music in an historic venue. As part of the Community Concert series, these musicians engage with audiences and widen their reach and identify entrepreneurial ways to interact and grow through music. The concert will be followed by a reception with refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the musicians.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 AT 10AM
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM -THE MAGIC of CONJURING CAROL
By popular demand Carroll Chapman returns with his blend of magic and instructional lessons about the importance of reading
AUGUST 2018
August 1-4: Annual Book Sale
Annual Book Sale and Fair, on Aug. 1.
The Book Sale continues through Aug 4. At Lowell’s Cove, Orr’s Island, beginning at 10 AM.
SEPTEMBER 2018
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – FRANK CONNORS
Self Publishing, Rewards and Dangers!
The Member Services Manager for People Plus for 15 years, Frank will read from his book, Speaking Frankly, and reveal details about his next book.
OCTOBER 2018
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON
Magazine Cover Photographs
Brunswick resident and Director of Photography for Down East magazine, Bens photographs have graced many front covers over the years. He comes to Harpswell frequently when the light is just right.
NOVEMBER 2018
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – SUSAN BEEGEL PhD
“Harriet Beecher Stowe, The Pearl of Orr’s Island and Maine Summer Tourism”
This illustrated lecture will explore how Pearl-based tourism helped a small Maine fishing village reinvent itself for a new summer economy.
DECEMBER 2018
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 AT 7 PM
FIRST THURSDAY PROGRAM – BOB GARVER
Let’s Talk and Taste Coffee
Bob, Orr’s Island resident and the owner of Wicked Joe Organic Coffee will talk about his
Mission to source exceptional coffee from around the world, guarantee sustainable wages for the farmers who grow our wonderful beans, and roast epic coffee for each and every customer. This will be the 4th December tasting of our 1st Thursday Programs.
