What’s New at the Ogunquit Library?
Upcoming Events
May Book Club
Third Tuesday of the Month
10:30-11:30
The Ogunquit Book Club will meet on Tuesday, May 20, to discuss The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel. Come join the discussion!
Ogunquit History
Group
Wednesday, May 21
2:30-4:00
This group meets monthly to document the formal and informal history of Ogunquit.
May Topic – Roadmap Through a Segregated Past: Ogunquit’s Place in “The Negro Motorist Green Book” created by Victor H. Green.
Share your memories or just come and listen!
Book Arts
Seaside Speakers Series
Friday, May 23
10:00-11:00
Author Peter D. Brown will discuss his book, “I Am Jayvyn”
“I Am Jayvin is a compelling work of historical fiction positioned to remind readers of the reality of the transatlantic slave trade and the key role the enslaved played in the development of America.”
Technology Support
Wednesdays
12:00-2:00
Bring your technology questions or seek guidance for one of your devices from our volunteer tech expert!
Fiber Arts Friends
Saturday, May 17
12:00-2:00
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, an organization looking for crafters to make blankets, scarves, mittens, hats, and socks for the unsheltered on the seacoast. Yarn can be provided for this if you have the skills but not the materials. Yarn donations will also be accepted.
Decoupage Shell Workshop
with Artist Lisa LaFlam
Saturday, May 31
12:00-2:30
Create beautiful decoupage shells with the guidance of Lisa LaFlam. This class is limited to eight participants, sign-up is required. Please call the library to reserve your spot!
207-646-9024
Special Collections
Cynthia Reid Armbruster & Howard Joseph Reid Memorial Gift Collection.
