What’s New at Ogunquit Library?
New Books for July 2022
Many of the books above are on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
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.
New Titles for Children
Funding has been provided by The Maine Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.


Plan Ahead & Age Well: a
7-part educational series
sponsored by AARP Maine
from 2:30-3:30pm in-person at the library
The Ogunquit Memorial Library is presenting an educational series on aging with local speakers and resources. The series is made possible by a sponsorship from the AARP Maine. The bi-weekly topics that will be covered are:
8/25/22 – Dementia: presented by Dr. Liz Castillo, MD, PhD, York Hospital
- 8/11/22 – Downsizing: presented by Jill Buchan, Co-Owner of J&L Home Organizing
- 8/25/22 – Dementia: presented by Dr. Liz Castillo, MD, PhD, York Hospital
- 9/8/22 – Estate Planning/Health Care Proxies: presented by Brin Moore, Esq, Attorney in ME & NH
- 9/22/22 – Assisted Living Options: presented by Jen Given, Co-Director of Coastal Transitions of Maine
- 10/6/22 – Medicare/Medicaid/Private Insurance: presented by Kathy Jodoin, Medicare coordinator at Southern Maine Agency on Aging
- Date & speaker TBD – Caregiver Resources
- Date & speaker TBD – Health Services
Click the link for more information on each topic.
This is not an AARP event and the speakers do not represent AARP.
Gabby Gathering – Maine Author Earl Brechlin
Tuesday, August 16th at 2:30pm in-person at the library
Join Maine author Earl Brechlin as he shares some of his favorites from more than 300 people, places, things and events that have made Maine what it is today during a live talk and slide show.
“”Wild! Weird! Wonderful! Maine.” is a celebration of all that makes the state unique — that which sets it apart from the rest of the lower 48 — the people, the places, and the things both real, and sometimes imagined, you won’t find anyplace else,” Brechlin explains.

Nature Adventure Backpacks

Thanks to a grant from the Maine Public Library Fund we have 6 backpacks with the following themes: Birding, Nature Hikes and Tide pooling/Rocks of the Marginal Way. Each theme has 2 backpacks; one backpack containing contents for adults and one backpack with more child-friendly contents.
Ogunquit Historic Group
Thursday, August 18th, 2:30-3:30pm in-person at the library
This is an informal gathering that meets regularly to help identify old town photographs in “Ogunquit, Maine: A Photographic Essay” by Chris Ritter. Bring your knowledge and memories and join the discussion.

Children’s Story Hour on the Lawn

Tuesday, August 16th at 9:30am
Ogunquit Memorial Library presents Children’s Story Hour on the Lawn every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am. Bring a blanket and join us on the library lawn to hear a story, move your body & do an activity.
This program is appropriate for ages 2 – 6, siblings are always welcome. In the case of inclement weather this event will be moved inside.
August Book Club
“Ahab’s Wife”
by Sena Jeter Naslund

Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 from 1:30-2:30pm in-person at the library.
Our book club meets the last Wednesday of each month. We have copies in the library for check out.
Please contact us and let us know if you will be attending; 207-646-9024 or info@ogunquitlibrary.com.
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Artistic Bookbinding
Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am here at the library
This is an established group that meets weekly at the library and welcomes interested newbies to come learn about the art of bookbinding.
This event is recommended for age 12 and older. Call the library for more details, 207-646-9024.
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