Past Events
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January 2021
Online Book Talks for Teens
Teens are invited to join Blue Hill Public Library Teen Services Librarian Kendall Chapman for online book talks on Wednesday, Jan 13, at 4 pm. In this series, Chapman highlights the themes of a different book, discussing the positives and negatives and, most importantly, why it’s worth reading. The selection for Jan 13 is “Faith: Taking Flight” by Julie Murphy, a recently released title. For more information, contact Chapman at [email protected] or call the library at 374-5515.
Find out more »Virtual Coffee House
The Ellsworth Public Library is partnering with Friends in Action to present a Virtual Coffee House on Thursdays at 10 am. Anyone age 50 and up is welcome to join in to catch up with friends and neighbors and meet new people. If you’re interested in attending, please email Abby at [email protected] for the Zoom link or the phone number to call in. You can also call the library at 667-6363 for more information.
Find out more »Maine Railroads Online Talk
Bill Kenny will share from his new book, “A History of Maine Railroads,” in an online presentation on Thursday, Jan 14, at 6:30 pm. The program is being sponsored by the Blue Hill Public Library. Everyone is welcome, but advance registration is required by calling the library at 374-5515 or signing up on the online calendar at www.bhpl.net.
Find out more »Online Author Talk
The Ellsworth Public Library is excited to announce a three-part series of online author talks in January. The series kicks off on Thursday, Jan 14, at 7 pm with Meredith Hall discussing her novel “Beneficence.” Zoom registration is required. For more information, call the library at 667-6363.
Find out more »Webinar for Livestock Producers
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will be offering a free webinar for livestock producers interested in selling packaged meat direct to consumers. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 20, from 11 to 1:30 pm. The webinar is free, but registration is required. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Donna Coffin at 564-3301 or [email protected].
Find out more »The Joys of Thrift Online
All are welcome at “The Joys of Thrift” to share ideas on how to cut costs, increase savings, repurpose, live simply and make living below your means a joyful way of life. The group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at noon. The next meeting is on Jan 20. This is a virtual program via Zoom. All are welcome. Email [email protected] or call the library at 667-6363 for more information.
Find out more »Webinar for Poultry Producers
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry will be offering a free webinar for poultry producers interested in selling packaged meat direct to consumers. The session is scheduled for Thursday, Jan 21, from 11 to 1:30 pm. The webinar is free, but registration is required. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Donna Coffin at 564-3301 or [email protected].
Find out more »Happy and Production 2021 Webinar
Join in from 11 to 12:30 pm on Thurs Jan 21 for a Zoom presentation designed to get you facing forward into a happy and productive 2021. This free webinar is hosted by Union River Center for Innovation and presented by the WardGreen Group. Visit unionriverinnovation dot com to register and receive a Zoom link.
Find out more »Blue Hill Mountain Online Talk
Blue Hill Heritage Trust is launching a new online series called “The Story of Place,” dedicated to the memory local historian Bob Slaven. Stories will include properties protected by Blue Hill Heritage Trust, as well as others of cultural and historic significance to the Blue Hill Peninsula. The series continues on Thursday, Jan 21 at 4 pm, with the story of the conservation of Blue Hill Mountain with former board members instrumental in protecting large parts of the mountain, as…
Find out more »Blue Hill Chess Online
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts are starting up their Thursday night games again but will now meet online via Zoom. All experience levels are welcome to drop in for friendly games any time between 5 and 8 pm. Participants are encouraged to set up their own chess board at home, and then coordinate with their opponent over the call to move the pieces for both players. Register by calling 374-5515 or using the Blue Hill Public Library’s online calendar at…
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