Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Youth Services Librarian Claire at the Blue Hill Public Library for preschool storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am.  We will read a few picture books, sing songs, and make a craft.  This is a great way to meet and connect with other families in the area, read stories, and spend time together. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.

Presenters: Celeste Flores, Blacksmithing; Amara Hark-Weber, Fiber; Zahra Almajidi, Metals.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public.

Kids 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to playgroup in the Blue Hill town park with Youth Services Librarian Claire Malina 10:30 a.m.- noon for a variety of activities and play. This is a great way to meet and connect with other families in the area and to play together outdoors!  We will meet at the park in most weather-- however, if it is raining, playgroup will take place in the Howard Room of the Blue Hill Public Library. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net.

Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus!

Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the buildings and shoreline are closed to visitors. Dogs are not permitted on tours.

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Jen at the Blue Hill Public Library for Little Artists’ Storytime on Wednesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. We will sing songs, dance, read stories with an art and creativity focus, and then work on our own masterpieces. Crafts will be process-focused, designed to emphasize the exploration and experimentation of materials, development of fine motor skills, and allowing kids to explore their creativity. Although designed for preschool aged children, siblings can also get in on the fun. This program may result in messy hands and clothes so please dress accordingly. For more information contact Jen at jen.rosenthal@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Did you know that ants are keystone species in our forests and work closely with spring ephemerals? If you want to know more about this fascinating partnership, join Outdoor Educator Landere Naisbitt and Youth Services Librarian Claire Malina for a program on Ants and Plants! We will meet at the Blue Hill Public Library, on Wednesday, June 24 at 3:30 p.m. out on the lawn to study spring ephemerals, investigate ant behavior, play a capture the seed game, and try our hand at nature journaling. This program is free, thanks to the Friends of the Library. All materials will be provided. This is geared towards kids ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.

Presenters: Keith Simpson, Ceramics; Christina Boy, Wood; Taro Takizawa, Graphics.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public.

May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.

Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.

FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !

In an effort to maintain our French language skills, Library Director, Rich Boulet and volunteer, Natalie Moses will host French Roast, a weekly in-person French language conversation group at 2:00 p.m. in the library's Howard Room. Refreshments will be served and this program is free and open to all. For more information, please contact Rich at rboulet@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Island Workforce Housing is welcoming you to visit our new neighborhood. Located at 59 Cemetery Rd, in Stonington, these three, energy efficient, prefab buildings are already home to 14 people, occupying ten of the 12 new apartments at Thurlow’s Way. We are eager to tell you all about how we created this new community resource. Tour both a one and a two bedroom apartment and chat with the people behind this effort.

The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess at the Blue Hill Public Library. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Interested players can also join the Blue Hill Peninsula Chess Nuts group on lichess.org to play online games any time. This free program is sponsored by the library. If you have any questions, contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Knitters are invited to come sit by the fireplace at the Blue Hill Public Library to work on and share projects with fellow knitters. The Knitting Group meets every Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join this free event. Coffee and tea will be available to purchase. If you have any questions, contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

The Blue Hill Public Library and Blue Hill Books will present an author event with Shakespeare scholar and Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at UMaine, Caroline Bicks, for her new book Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear with Stephen King on Thursday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Monsters in the Archives is a fascinating, first-of-its-kind exploration of Stephen King and his most iconic early books, based on groundbreaking research and interviews with King—all conducted by the first scholar to be given extended access to his private archives. Part literary master class, part biography, part memoir and investigation into our deepest anxieties, Monsters in the Archives—authorized by Stephen King himself and informed by interviews Bicks had with him—is unlike anything ever published about the master of horror. This program is free and open to all. Blue Hill Books will be onsite with copies of the book available for purchase. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Teens ages 12+ are invited to join Teen Services Librarian Kendall at the Blue Hill Public Library on Friday, June 26 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm for the monthly Teen Anime Club! (The last meeting before summer break!) Each meeting the group will select an anime show or movie to watch, participate in an anime themed activity, and have an opportunity to socialize. Manga, anime drawing guides, and drawing supplies will also be available for those interested, and cosplay is always welcome. Come hang out, talk about your favorite series and enjoy all the anime fun. This program is free and sponsored by the library. For more information contact Kendall at kendall.chapman@bhpl.net or call 374-5515.

Kids of all ages are invited to come to the Blue Hill Library to meet Dash the certified therapy dog on Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m.! Dash will be in the Larchwood Children's Room available for kids to meet, snuggle with, and read stories to if they so choose. Dash is a certified therapy dog and he loves to meet kids.  Jyl Hershman-Ross (Dash’s handler) is a Level 3 Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Practitioner.  She is a Behavior Consultant working with challenging, fearful, disabled, and shy dogs and an experienced Certified Professional Dog Trainer. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.

Everyone is invited to a free performance of "The Legend of the Banana Kid" by Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers on Saturday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Blue Hill Public Library.  "Little Chucky heads to the Wild West to outwit outlaws in this cowboy adventure!  With a fistful of bananas, Chucky rides into town on his trusty goat for a showdown with Big Bad Bart and his gang of bandits." Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers is a small puppetry troupe based in Bar Harbor consisting of three siblings – Erik and Brian Torbeck and Robin Erlandsen. They write and create all the shows they perform and have received three Citations of Excellence from UNIMA-USA, the highest national award in puppetry. Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, admission for this puppet show is free.  Reservations are not necessary.  For more information, call the library at 374-5515 or contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net.

Maine-based independent Americana / country band The Mallett Brothers Trio concert. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available).

An unforgettable afternoon or rhythm,vibrant sounds and melody at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine 68 Main St., Sunday June 24th. Professional musicians from Blue Hill Peninsula and beyond will include Stephen Bryant (voice) Kaveh Haghkerder (keyboard) Heather Emanuelson (flute)Marion Feldman(cello) and others will take center stage to present all time favorites. After the concert meet the musicians in the Church garden while enjoying canapés and summer drinks. Visit.tcpoc.org for tickets, email info@tcpoc.org or call 207 326.9486. Proceeds to benefit Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine Community Care & Outreach Programs

Presenters: Session 2 Studio Assistant Fellows.

Coinciding with each of our summer sessions, Haystack faculty, Visiting Artists, studio assistant fellows, and Fab Lab Residents share their inspirations, ideas, and work. These presentations take place in the Gateway Auditorium (89 Haystack School Drive, Deer Isle, Maine) and are free and open to the public.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Preschool kids and their caregivers are invited to join Youth Services Librarian Claire at the Blue Hill Public Library for preschool storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am.  We will read a few picture books, sing songs, and make a craft.  This is a great way to meet and connect with other families in the area, read stories, and spend time together. For more information, contact Claire at claire.malina@bhpl.net or call the library at 374-5515.

The Blue Hill Library will host a discussion series with local retired teacher Bill Case on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, by Alan Taylor. The discussions will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. over three Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, and July 21, leading to the July 25 event with author Alan Taylor. The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the nation its democratic framework. Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. In his career, Bill has taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Holocaust Studies, Public Policy and many other courses. This program is free and open to all, but space is limited, so registration is required and can be done at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

Join us for a guided walking tour of the Haystack campus!

Tour admission is a suggested donation of $5 per adult, and pre-registration is required: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/visit

Tour participants will need to navigate uneven terrain and many stairs. Out of respect for workshop participants, the tours do not enter studios or other buildings. For safety, the buildings and shoreline are closed to visitors. Dogs are not permitted on tours.

May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.

Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.

FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !

The end-of-session Studio Walk-Throughs provide program participants and the public with the opportunity to visit all the Haystack studios and view the work created during the session’s workshops. Walk-Throughs are free and self-guided.

A Silent Auction will be open throughout the duration of the Walk-Through. A Live Auction will begin at 5:00 PM. Auction proceeds benefit Haystack’s fellowship programs and studio improvements.

Some of Downeast Maine’s finest folk musicians are holding a series of concerts this summer raising funds for local nonprofit organizations doing vital work boosting community health and resilience. Supporting Healthy Island Project - a contra dance called by the lauded trad musician and dance leader Molly Gawler with music by BAMU Band & Friends (and Molly).
Come dance and support a wonderful organization. No experience needed. No partner needed. Just the dancing spirit and giving. Suggested donation at door= $20 or more!

Celebrate the Fourth of July and support the Island Community Center during the annual Stonington 6 road race. The Stonington 6 departs from the Community Center parking lot on the morning of July 4th. Participants will run/walk/stroll through a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) course. A one-mile “Fun Run” is also offered and great for younger or older participants. Registration includes a t-shirt and benefits the Island Community Center. Register here.

FREE admission all day
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with free admission at the Penobscot Marine Museum. The day’s admission has been generously sponsored by Camden National Wealth Management. www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.

Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.

FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !

Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. There will also information about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed. www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org

8-piece R&B band from midcoast Maine The Sugar Snaps concert. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available).

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

The Blue Hill Library will host a discussion series with local retired teacher Bill Case on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, by Alan Taylor. The discussions will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. over three Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, and July 21, leading to the July 25 event with author Alan Taylor. The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the nation its democratic framework. Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. In his career, Bill has taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Holocaust Studies, Public Policy and many other courses. This program is free and open to all, but space is limited, so registration is required and can be done at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.

Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.

FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

The Blue Hill Library will host a discussion series with local retired teacher Bill Case on the book American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804, by Alan Taylor. The discussions will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. over three Tuesdays, June 30, July 14, and July 21, leading to the July 25 event with author Alan Taylor. The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the nation its democratic framework. Alan Taylor, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, gives us a different creation story in this magisterial history. Bill Case is a retired high school and college history teacher with over fifty years of experience. In his career, Bill has taught U.S. History, AP U.S. History, Holocaust Studies, Public Policy and many other courses. This program is free and open to all, but space is limited, so registration is required and can be done at www.bhpl.net. Copies of the book will be available for checkout from the library. For more information contact Kayleigh at kayleigh.thomas@bhpl.net or 374-5515.

May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.

Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.

FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !

For nearly 40 years, the Sargentville Thursday Club has provided scholarships to local youth seeking A college degree or trade certificate/licensure. We annually host an amazing sale and Silent auction to raise money to support local libraries, schools, and kids. Join us to find bargains and treasures galore: housewares and handcrafted items, gift certificates, books, jewelry, baked goods, quilt raffle and silent auction featuring donations from generous local vendors. We're also accepting donations for the sale at the venue on Friday, July 24th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Empty your closets, garages, and sheds, and drop it off with us. Your donations are very much appreciated.

For nearly 40 years the Sargentville Thursday Club has awarded scholarships for local youth seeking a college degree or trade certificate/licensure. We annually offer two stunning, handmade quilts for raffle. See the quilts in all their glory at the Blue Hill Public Library, where you can also buy raffle tickets for $5 each or 3 tickets for $10. The drawing will be held at our Annual Sale and Silent Auction at 11:30 am on 7/25/26 at the Sedgwick Elementary School Gym. Good luck!

Traditional folk, old-time, and bluegrass band Darlin’ Corey concert. TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE! Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm. $20 general admission / $25 day-of door price (if available).

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Bagaduce Music’s premier fundraiser of the year brings Grammy-nominated ensemble Palaver Strings to David’s Folly Farm in Brooksville for an intimate acoustic evening of live chamber music, food, and community. The program, Serenades, spans genres, eras, and styles, with works by Carlos Simon, Maurice Ravel, Laurie Anderson, J.S. Bach, Josef Suk, and Glenn Miller, performed by Palaver’s musician-led string ensemble. Guests are invited to arrive early for an elegant reception featuring artisanal charcuterie, local oysters, Tinder Hearth wood-fired pizzas and salads, and an assortment of wines, followed by a 7:00 p.m. concert celebrating Bagaduce Music’s mission to make music accessible along Maine’s coastline. Ticket options range from concert-only seating to packages that include food, drink, and sponsorship-level table seating, with all proceeds supporting Bagaduce Music’s education and community programs; ticket and sponsorship details are available at bagaducemusic.org or by contacting Kristen at kristen@bagaducemusic.org or 207-374-5454.

May 7th marks the beginning of our 2026 BHHT Volunteer Days! This year we are changing up the format a bit and hosting these events every Thursday through July 30th (from1-4pm). Additionally, we will be tackling both trail maintenance and invasive species removal, scheduling these tasks on alternating weeks.

Everyone is welcome — no experience needed. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand-new, we’d love to have you.

Dates will be advertised in upcoming newsletters and are currently listed on our website events calendar and on our social media pages.

FMI: email our stewardship team at stewardship@bluehillheritagetrust.org !

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Three crack of a cowbell and the music erupts. Join us for Music, Dancing, Food Trucks and Socializing.

Monday evenings 7:30pm to 9pm, from Memorial Day through Labor Day at Blue Hill town park and various locations throughout Downeast Maine.

Community pan dances are free. Donations are collect to benefit various local charities.

See our website for the official flyer with dates, locations, times and information for rain venues Flashinthepans.org.

Free, PMM’s Main Street Gallery

Sing along or listen as PMM staff and volunteers lead an afternoon of sea chanteys and sailors’ songs. If you have a chantey to share, you are welcome to lead one. There will also information about how these songs were used as work songs. Attend once or come regularly. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.
www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org