eNews Jan. 25, 2025

Library closed February 17th

for Presidents' Day

Hrs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm

Library Tea

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Free Tax Filing

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Women's History Month

Registration Open

Library Tea January 30th

Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Also, Feb 20, Mar 20, and April 17

Join us for tea in a fine china cup, homemade treats, music, conversation, and friends. Everyone is welcome to stop in the middle of a busy day and relax with a nice cup of hot tea. Music provided by Zella Harmon and friends.

Upcoming Programs

Talk to GMRI staff Abigail Long, Steph Sun, and Sienna Zuco.

Southwest Harbor Climate Vulnerability Assessment

Open Hours

January 8 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Learn more, explore resources, ask questions, and discuss climate change!

The Town of Southwest Harbor is conducting the assessment in collaboration with the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI).

Call 244-7065 for appointment details.

Free Tax Filing

By appointment only

Space still available for

Mondays Feb 10,

March 3, 10, & 24, & April 7

Jesup and Northeast Harbor Libraries are also offering appointments.

Fred Benson on AI

Tuesday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m.

At the Library, In-person and Online

Women's History Month Exhibit March 2025

Registration Open



Participate in the Library's March 2025 Exhibit! We invite individuals and groups connected to Mount Desert Island community to exhibit pieces inspired by the 2025 theme:

Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and inspiring Generations.

Exhibitors are encouraged to show at multiple libraries.

For Kids & Families

We are hiring a Children's Librarian.

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Library seeks qualified energetic candidates to lead and supervise youth programs. Responsible for managing all aspects serving babies through teens.

Details about the position are HERE.

Storytimes

10:00-10:30 a.m.

Saturday - Family Storytime

Last one of the season Feb. 1st.

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Wednesday - Baby Storytime

Friday - Family Storytime

From the Digital Archive

Albert Mathews, early benefactor of the Library

Started by Annie Sawyer Downs, the Library's first collection of books grew over the years, moved first to the site of a former coffin shop across from what is now Harbor House and later to the site of what was most recently Sawyer’s Market. The collection grew in no small part thanks to the donations of Albert Mathews, a lawyer and later judge in New York City. He stayed regularly at the Claremont Hotel and was a big supporter of the library collection. In 1889, records indicate that 480 of the books and 42 of the volumes in the library were gifts from Mr. Mathews. A year before the Tremont Public Library Association was officially formed on March 17th, 1888.

The Digital Archive of the

Southwest Harbor Public Library