Southwest Harbor Public Library

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Southwest Harbor Public Library www.swhplibrary.org Mailing Address: P.O.

Box 157, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Southwest Harbor Public Library inspires and supports the enjoyment of life-long learning, the love of literacy, and the exploration of new ideas, welcoming everyone through its doors. Staff:
Erich Reed, Director
Chrissy Marie, Youth and Community Services Associate Director
Janet Clifford, Cataloger and Library Assistant
Sadie Cooley, Library Assistant & Archivist
Amanda Crafts, Library Assistant
Melissa Haas, Director of Development & Programming
Ashley McLean, Library Assistant
Kate Pickup McMullin, Communications & Technology Director
Cathy Oehmke, Library Substitute

📢📚 Library Closure NoticeThe Library will be closed Thursday, October 22 for Staff Professional Development. 📝✨Thank you...
10/21/2026

📢📚 Library Closure Notice

The Library will be closed Thursday, October 22 for Staff Professional Development. 📝✨

Thank you for your understanding! 💙📖

🦖🔍 Cryptid Scavenger Hunt! 👣🕒 Today, Oct. 21 | 3:30–7:30 p.m.🕵️ Find 10 hidden cryptids, solve the secret message, and e...
10/21/2026

🦖🔍 Cryptid Scavenger Hunt! 👣

🕒 Today, Oct. 21 | 3:30–7:30 p.m.
🕵️ Find 10 hidden cryptids, solve the secret message, and enter to win the 🏆 grand prize!

🎉 All ages welcome
🎁 Prize + certificate for every participant
📋 No registration—grab your checklist at the circulation desk!

10/15/2026

Unboxing books for the Finish Line Book Sale this Saturday and Sunday, 10/17 & 18, 9am-3pm! Stop by, and don't miss the large selection of children's books. Marathon Day Sunday!

🎨 Join us Tuesday, October 13th!🖼️ 5:00 p.m. Art Reception: Nature Inspired Art by Bonnie Chase🎤 5:30–6:30 p.m. Talk: Th...
10/12/2026

🎨 Join us Tuesday, October 13th!

🖼️ 5:00 p.m. Art Reception: Nature Inspired Art by Bonnie Chase
🎤 5:30–6:30 p.m. Talk: The Unspoken Stories Behind Art

📅 Exhibit on display through Sat., Oct. 31.
A portion of artwork sales benefits the Library!

🔗 Register: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/17415759

🎨

📚🔎 Meet Maine Mystery Writer Moe Claire!Join us Tuesday, September 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m. as Moe Claire Mysteries discusses ...
09/14/2026

📚🔎 Meet Maine Mystery Writer Moe Claire!

Join us Tuesday, September 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m. as Moe Claire Mysteries discusses "A Blind Spider", the fourth installment of her Pyke Island Mysteries.

📍 In person + online viewing
📝 Registration: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16682170

⚓ Coastal Picket Patrol of World War II 🇺🇸Join John Wilbur on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for a fascinating lo...
09/07/2026

⚓ Coastal Picket Patrol of World War II 🇺🇸

Join John Wilbur on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for a fascinating look at the sailing vessels that helped protect the waters of New England—including seven boats based right here in Southwest Harbor! ⛵

Wilbur has researched the Picket Patrol since 1990 and is the author of An Unusual Way to Fight a War: At Sea with the Offshore Patrol.

📍 In-person & online
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.

🔗 Register: https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/17375318

We’re getting down to the wire! Bid on one of these gorgeous pieces today! Link in our bio to see these AND more ❤️
08/25/2026

We’re getting down to the wire! Bid on one of these gorgeous pieces today! Link in our bio to see these AND more ❤️

📝✨ Join us Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. for a poetry reading with Rebecca Weiner Tompkins!She’ll read from King of ...
08/24/2026

📝✨ Join us Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 p.m. for a poetry reading with Rebecca Weiner Tompkins!
She’ll read from King of the Fireflies and share new work.

📖 Signed copies will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the library!
Registration appreciated for this in-person program.
https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/16682288

📚🎨 Join us for a conversation with Historian Suzanne Loebl, 🎤 interviewed by her granddaughter, Naomi Gordon-Loebl.📖 Suz...
08/23/2026

📚🎨 Join us for a conversation with Historian Suzanne Loebl, 🎤 interviewed by her granddaughter, Naomi Gordon-Loebl.

📖 Suzanne will discuss her latest book, Plunder and Survival: Stories of Theft, Loss, Recovery, and Migration of Art Uprooted by the N***s

📅 Monday, August 24th
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
🏛️💻 Attend in person or online. Registration is encouraged!
https://swhplibrary.libcal.com/event/17328045

Just 1 week left to Bid or Buy Now! 🖼️Support the Library and local artists PLUS take home a beautiful piece of art - ev...
08/19/2026

Just 1 week left to Bid or Buy Now! 🖼️

Support the Library and local artists PLUS take home a beautiful piece of art - everyone wins!

Swipe through to see some recently added pieces!

Auction link is in our bio 💕

Address

338 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME
04679

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+12072447065

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