All welcome! Meet on the library lawn for eclipse-related activities.

East Blue Hill is forecast to experience 90% totality.

Exact time TBA. Details TBA.

Exact time TBD.

Local author Helena Lipstadt will discuss her new book, Our Dark and Radiant Land at the library on Wednesday, September 13 at 7 p.m.

After the Holocaust, Helena Lipstadt’s survivor parents fled Poland vowing never to return. Decades later, walking on the city streets where her parents played as children, Helena begins to comprehend the interwoven culture of Jews and Poles. She honors her family’s layered history as she seeks and builds connections with the Polish people she meets. 

Lipstadt was born in Berlin, Germany and now lives in Los Angeles, California and Blue Hill, Maine. 

East Blue Hill’s fifth annual evening of true Moth-style storytelling will feature stories on the theme: ORIGINS

When we think of origin stories, we often think of where we come from. But every big idea, romance, friendship, project…originated somewhere. Your life is a series of origin stories. Which one will you tell?

Beginners are welcome! If you’re interested in telling a story, contact Lizzie Peabody at lizzie.peabody@gmail.com to discuss your story idea.

Rehearsal date is August 27 and the show date is August 30.

For children ages 7 and up.

Learn drawing skills using the chisel pencil and water color techniques at our beautiful Curtis Cove beach with Rebekah Raye.

Meet at Curtis Cove, or in questionable weather at the East Blue Hill Library

Limited class numbers of 8 students so register with the library early! 

REGISTER HERE

Come join Blue Hill Heritage Trust us at the East Blue Hill Library to learn about climate justice in Maine. Jessica Dyer (senior at Deer Isle-Stonington High School) will share her experience with youth-led climate action in the state. Participants will learn key issues and enjoy various activities. We look forward to seeing you!

All ages are welcome, ages 8-14 highly recommended.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Register Here

Come join us in the East Blue Hill Park on Curtis Cove Road for a night of steel drum music, food, and fun!

On Monday, July 31, the East Blue Hill Library will host a “Party in the Park” event featuring the popular steel drum band Flash! In the Pans at the East Blue Hill village park. Back for the second time since 2018, this family-friendly, alcohol-free event is a chance to gather and dance for a good cause. Beginning at 6 p.m., hot food, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase, as well as glowsticks, library tote bags, and puzzles. The pan dance will start at 7 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m.

Based in Blue Hill, Maine, FLASH! is one of the largest community steelbands in the United States. Formed in 1990, members of FLASH! find as much joy in playing the steel drum (known as pan) as they do in sharing their music with enthusiastic audiences of all ages, from infants to centenarians.

Half of gate proceeds will support the East Blue Hill Library. Suggested minimum donation is $5 per person.

Description:

Storytelling comes in all forms, but the basics are deceptively simple. Knowing the structure of a good story can help you better understand how to capture and hold an audience's attention...or just to entertain your friends. In this one-day workshop, we'll talk about the fundamentals narrative, then put those into practice by developing a short story of your own. No experience with public speaking or storytelling is necessary!

The workshop will be held in person at the East Blue Hill Library, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a midday lunch break. Limited to 10 participants, so sign up now by contacting Katherine at eastbluehilllibrary@gmail.com.

The Capital Campaign Committee welcomes community feedback about the proposed building designs. If you were unable to attend the Kickoff Party at KYC, a copy of the preliminary drawings is available for review at the library. If you cannot attend the forum on July 17, please feel free to email us your thoughts at eastbluehilllibrary@gmail.com.

Join Colby Smith in getting to know Maine’s State Tree. We will gain a deeper appreciation for the White Pine by learning how to utilize all its different parts. Watertight containers, food, baskets, medicine, are just a few of the ways we will interact with the generous pine tree.

Visit the library lawn to peruse a selection of used books and a selection of delicious baked goods. All proceeds to benefit the library. Please drop off any used books you would like to donate for the sale on the library porch. If you would like to volunteer to bake, please let us know.