What’s New at the Ogunquit Library?
New Books
We were awarded a grant from Network National of Library of Medicine Region 7 to supplement our collection with books that amplify diverse voices writing on health/medical topics and that promote health literacy. Come in and Check out our Health Equity Collection here.
New art books continue to arrive from the Cynthia Reid Armbruster and Howard Joseph Reid memorial gift. Click here to see the press release and our new art books.
We are looking for a new Director
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March Book Club
Tuesday, March 19
10:30-11:30 am
We will be discussing Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. We have copies available at the library. Come join us for the discussion!
Ogunquit Historic Group
Wednesday, March 20
2:30-4:00pm
This group meets monthly to document the formal and informal history of Ogunquit. Bring your knowledge and memories and join the discussion.
Book Arts Group
Saturdays
9:30-11:30am
Join us and learn about the art of bookbinding.
Fiber Arts Friends
Saturday, March 16
12:00-2:00pm
Sweet Stitches is a crafting group for knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, and other fiber arts. Join us and bring a project you are currently working on or a finished object to share and begin a new one.
The group also works with The Warming Project, they are looking for crafters to help make blankets, scarves, mittens, hats, and socks for the unsheltered on the seacoast. Folks can knit, crochet, or sew these items. Yarn can be provided for this if you have the skills but not the materials. Yarn donations will be accepted as well.
Local Artist Series
Thursday, March 14
2:30-4:30pm
Local Artist: John Stand
Faux Marble Technique
Learn how to make table tops or columns in your house look like marble without the cost! This class will teach participants different techniques on ways to faux marbleize.
This event is by registration only, please call the library to sign up.
This is a series featuring local artists. A local artist will spend time introducing themselves and their craft then lead a small group through their own artistic endeavor.
If you are a local artist and interested in sharing your craft please contact the library.