NEWS & EVENTS
FREE
Intro to Computer Class
12/10, 12/17 & 12/23 1:30-3:30
If you're new to computers, or just want to brush up on your skills, this class is for you! Taught in three sessions, it is geared towards PC and Mac computers. The class will provide PC laptops for students that don't have one. If you have a Mac laptop, bring it with you! If you have a Mac desktop and don't own a Mac laptop, you can still learn. The material includes pictures that illustrate how to find settings on a Mac vs. a PC. You will have printouts that you can take home to use with your own computer.
Stop in or call to get registered, 348-2899.
Don't delay! Space is limited.
Book Discussion Group
The Book Discussion group will meet on Monday, December 4th at 1 p.m. The book for discussion will be The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. All are welcome to attend!
Writer's Workskhop
John Lofty and Kimberley Larsen will present Finding Your Voice: Sharing Your Writings, a Writer's Workshop, on Saturday, September 21st from 12 - 3 p.m. The workshop is open to all, whether a seasoned writer or a beginner. Cost for the workshop will be $10.00 per person. Mr. Lofty, a former middle and high school teacher, is recently retired from the University of New Hampshire, where he worked with pre-service English teachers. He is the author of Time to Write (2015) and Quiet Wisdom (2006) and is a seasonal resident of Deer Isle. Joining him in presenting the workshop will be Kimberley Larsen, recently retired English teacher from Deer Isle-Stonington High School, and currently leader of the Eastern Maine Skippers Program at DI-SHS. She brings a journalism background to the writing experience. Ms. Larsen is also a member of our Library's Board of Trustees. For more details on the workshop and to sign up, please contact the Library.
Little Free Libraries
Pictured above is Owen Kral, standing in front of the Little Free Library located at the Deer Isle Yacht Club. This is one of 5 Little Free Libraries that our Library sponsors in Deer Isle. The other 4 locations are the following: Deer Isle Playground, "There's a Treat", "Nervous Nellies", and the park adjacent to our Library. Feel free to stop by these Little Free Libraries to take a book and maybe leave one of your books that you don't need anymore in its' place!
Booktalk with Nat Barrows
The Library recently hosted Penobscot Bay Press Publisher Nat Barrows for a booktalk on his new book, Through My Eyes: 50 Years of Community Publishing. Shown below are a few pics of the very well attended event!
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Attention Library Patrons & Deer Isle Citizens:
Please do NOT leave book or movie donations on the Library's doorstep! ANY & ALL donations must have prior approval from the Library Director.
While we APPRECIATE the generosity of patrons and citizens in wanting to donate items to the Library, we simply have NO SPACE to store them. Also, when things are left outside the door when the Library is closed, they have a tendency to get ruined by rain and dampness. At that point, a donation becomes a liability, because we then have to find someone to transport the items to the dump. This is NOT a kind thing to do to your local Library! Thank you for your compliance with this request!
Upcoming Events
COMING IN DECEMBER!
FREE COMPUTER CLASS
Intro to Computers
The class is taught in three sessions and will be held on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 on December 3rd, 10th & 17th.
Book Discussion Group
The Book Discussion Group will meet on Monday, December 9th at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the book, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
Deer Isle Futures III: Presentation and Discussion
December 18th at 4:00 p.m.
The public is cordially invited to join in a forum to consider Deer Isle's futures. Jim Fisher, Deer Isle Town Manager will provide an update on population, economic, environmental and technological trends. Participants will be invited to share ways that our communities can create a future that we want. For more information, visit: www.townofdeerisle.org/futures.
COMING IN JANUARY!
Book Discussion Group
The Book Discussion Group will meet on Monday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the Gore Vidal's collection of short stories, Clouds and Eclipses.
COMING IN FEBRUARY!
Explore Maps and Geographic Information Systems
February 19th at 4:00 p.m.
The public is invited to a hands on class in map-making using free software and public access data. We will look at Deer Isle from a variety of perspectives to better understand our built and natural environments and how they are changing. Bring your own laptop computer, smart phone or GPS, or team up with others. Presented and facilitated by Jim Fisher, Deer Isle Town Manager.