On Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the Northeast Harbor Library is hosting a free drop-in chess workshop in collaboration with MDI Chess. Learn the core principles of the game and how to trick opponents with sneaky tactics! Friendly instruction for complete newcomers, beginners ready to learn more, and a space for more experienced players to practice their game. Drop in (and out) as your schedule allows; participants are not required to stay for the full four hours. MDI Chess is a volunteer group of coaches and players dedicated to sharing their love of the game.

Event will be held at 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662, United States

On Friday, March 7th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, the Northeast Harbor Library is hosting their annual Craft Swap; a free drop-in event for crafters and hobbyists to exchange unused art supplies and crafting tools. All are invited to take something home whether or not they have donated items.

The library will accept donations of like-new and gently used materials in advance during open hours (starting February 14th). Accepted materials include canvases, beads, yarn, scissors, paintbrushes, fabric, knitting needles and embroidery items.

Event will be held at 1 Joy Road, Northeast Harbor

Community Circles are a space to come together, share and listen to each other around a variety of difficult and sensitive topics so that we may build healthy relationships, understand and support each other while acknowledging differing experiences. Facilitated by Downeast Restorative Justice, each meeting will focus on a different discussion topic guided by the interests of participants and recent events. We’ll meet on the first Thursday of each month, with breaks in April, August, and December; intermittent or occasional participation is welcome.

At the opening of each circle, DRJ’s Restorative Practitioner Kayla Gagnon will introduce Restorative principles & practices to facilitate the circle conversation. There is no expectation to share; showing up to listen is just as valuable.

More information and register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13856441

The “Community Cafe” is a unique program offering community luncheons on the first and third Thursday of each month from mid-fall through late spring. Originally started as a simple opportunity to give those around the village and throughout our town an excuse to gather a couple of times a month, the program has grown exponentially over the past decade. In recent years, it is not uncommon to have over 150 guests from across MDI stop by to join us for lunch!

Thanks to the generous support of our local business sponsors, we are able to offer lunches at a suggested donation of just $10, and all seniors are invited to enjoy their meal “on the house.” This year’s Cafe season gets underway on Thursday, October 17th, and will then meet on the first and third Thursday through April 17th.

An eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance, the Friday Night Coffeehouse meets on the third Friday of each month, January through May. Hosted by MCs Rick and Beth, folks of all ages are invited to perform and enjoy the talents of friends and neighbors in the library's cozy event space. Coffee and refreshments will be available by donation to benefit the Mount Desert Elementary School PTO.

Registration is encouraged but not required; more information is available at nehlibrary.org/events. or at 207-276-3333.

The “Community Cafe” is a unique program offering community luncheons on the first and third Thursday of each month from mid-fall through late spring. Originally started as a simple opportunity to give those around the village and throughout our town an excuse to gather a couple of times a month, the program has grown exponentially over the past decade. In recent years, it is not uncommon to have over 150 guests from across MDI stop by to join us for lunch!

Thanks to the generous support of our local business sponsors, we are able to offer lunches at a suggested donation of just $10, and all seniors are invited to enjoy their meal “on the house.” This year’s Cafe season gets underway on Thursday, October 17th, and will then meet on the first and third Thursday through April 17th.

Kick back, relax, and enjoy these free movie screenings selected and hosted by librarian and movie curator Kate Young. Gathering on the second Friday of each month (through May) this series will include a mix of documentary and narrative film. Comfy seating, popcorn, and tea will be provided, and guests are invited to bring their own snacks or dinner as well. Registration is encouraged but not required. End time will vary depending on the movie. For a full list of movies and to register, visit: nehlibrary.org/events.

We are thrilled to announce the return of the Sugar Showdown, back by popular demand after last year's incredible success! This baking competition invites attendees to taste delicious treats, vote for their favorites, and participate in the raffle of stunning showstopper cakes. There will also be live music, a cash bar, and lots of Valentine's Day love!

Tickets are on sale now - $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Get your tickets here!

Are you a baker? Join the fun and show of your skills! We're still seeking bakers for this exciting event in four categories:

• Showstopper

• Whoopie Pie

• Blueberry Bliss

• Sweet Surprise (anything goes!)

For more information participating as a baker, visit our website or sign up here!

Community Circles are a space to come together, share and listen to each other around a variety of difficult and sensitive topics so that we may build healthy relationships, understand and support each other while acknowledging differing experiences. Facilitated by Downeast Restorative Justice, each meeting will focus on a different discussion topic guided by the interests of participants and recent events. We’ll meet on the first Thursday of each month, with breaks in April, August, and December; intermittent or occasional participation is welcome.

At the opening of each circle, DRJ’s Restorative Practitioner Kayla Gagnon will introduce Restorative principles & practices to facilitate the circle conversation. There is no expectation to share; showing up to listen is just as valuable.

More information and register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13856441

The “Community Cafe” is a unique program offering community luncheons on the first and third Thursday of each month from mid-fall through late spring. Originally started as a simple opportunity to give those around the village and throughout our town an excuse to gather a couple of times a month, the program has grown exponentially over the past decade. In recent years, it is not uncommon to have over 150 guests from across MDI stop by to join us for lunch!

Thanks to the generous support of our local business sponsors, we are able to offer lunches at a suggested donation of just $10, and all seniors are invited to enjoy their meal “on the house.” This year’s Cafe season gets underway on Thursday, October 17th, and will then meet on the first and third Thursday through April 17th.

Experience the dramatic debut of four original 10-minute plays - written, rehearsed and performed in just 12 hours!

Register to be a writer, director, actor - or all three - for a whirlwind creative collaboration. Writers/writing teams will have six hours (starting Friday, Jan. 31) to pen an original 10-minute piece of theater from prompts provided by our youngest library patrons, students from MDES. The next day (Saturday, Feb. 1), scripts are handed to teams of actors and directors, who are given six hours to rehearse before the curtains open for a one-night-only public performance. There will be baked goods and refreshments for sale during the performance benefiting Acadia Community Theater. Please contact Kate Young at kyoung@nehlibrary.org or call 207 276 3333 with any questions.

Register to be a writer: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13516194
Register to be an actor/director: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13842082
Register to attend the public performance: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13842176

A session for parents and community members to share their vision of what skills and attributes our students should have when they graduate, presented in collaboration with MDIRSS/AOS91.

We invite you to help shape the future of education at AOS 91 by participating in our Vision of a Graduate session. Your input will directly influence how we prepare our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Come share your thoughts on the workforce of tomorrow, the pace of change, social intelligence, and more. Let’s work together to ensure that MDIHS students are ready for success! We hope to see you there! Your voice matters.

More information is available at nehlibrary.org/events or at 207-276-3333.

Additional sessions are scheduled for: 4:00 Pemetic Elementary School (Dec 18th at 4:00 pm) and Tremont Consolidated School (January 15th at 5:00

This course, upon completion, will qualify students to take the FAA Knowledge exam; a requirement for a Private, Sport or Recreational Certificate. The course will begin January 28th 2025 and will run for 8 weeks, ending on March 20th. These sessions will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Hancock County – Bar Harbor Airport. The course cost is $260 plus $130 for books and supplies. Please call (207) 664-600 to register or for more information. There are only a few remaining spots, please call soon to secure your enrollment. 

January 25 from 1-3:30pm, at Reel Pizza, we will host a free screening and discussion of the full-length documentary "Join or Die." Follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Admission is free, but registration is required as seats are limited. CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS

"Free for All: The Public Library" tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. (Run Time: 60 min)

Join us for this free advance screening before the film’s PBS premiere in April 2025. Following the screening, Amy Wisehart (NEHL Director, Maine Library Association President) will host a conversation exploring how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere, despite the threats to funding the civic institution has faced in recent years.

We hope you will join us on Monday January 20, from 6-8 pm at Mount Desert Island High School for the MDI Historical Society's 14th Annual Baked Bean Supper! This event is a beloved winter community gathering featuring dozens of volunteer cooks and their varieties of beans, baked goods, and all the fixings. After the supper, COA President Sylvia Torti and Dr. Bill Horner will speak about the importance of civic engagement to a healthy democracy and preview the film “Join or Die.”   $10/adults & $5/children Tickets can be purchased online at https://mdihistory.org/shop or at the door the night of the event.

An eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance, the Friday Night Coffeehouse meets on the third Friday of each month, January through May. Hosted by MCs Rick and Beth, folks of all ages are invited to perform and enjoy the talents of friends and neighbors in the library's cozy event space. Coffee and refreshments will be available by donation to benefit the Mount Desert Elementary School PTO.

Registration is encouraged but not required; more information is available at nehlibrary.org/events. or at 207-276-3333.

Come share a meal with members of the community. For more information contact The Neighborhood House at 207-276-5039

Celebrate the holiday season with a day of family friendly events in Northeast Harbor. Activities for kids of all ages and a chance to Christmas shop in one of the best shopping destinations in Maine. Check back for a full schedule of events .

Come share a meal with members of the community. For more information contact The Neighborhood House at 207-276-5039

Come share a meal with members of the community. For more information contact The Neighborhood House at 207-276-5039

Come share a meal with members of the community. For more information contact The Neighborhood House at 207-276-5039

We will be combining wet and dry felting techniques using our extensive array of raw sheep’s wool, dyed fleece, frayed silk saris, feathers, felted sweater scraps, wire, shimmery slivers of metallic fabric and beads. No experience necessary, all materials included

All ages, though under 9 needs an adult partner. https://artwavesmdi.org/event-5892516 for information and to register.

Trail of Treats is A Created “Neighborhood” for families to come and trick or treat. 

Families will register ahead of time for a specific time slot so we can ensure logistics like parking and candy supply.  Along the way they will stop at cabins, pavilions, & tented areas where groups will have decorated and prepared treats, This is an outdoor event, and will happen rain or shine! NOTE -REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

For information contact Camp Beech Cliff at 207-244-0365

In this beginner’s class, participants will learn all of the techniques used in making a full sized, copper foiled stained glass panel, but in a smaller context. Steps include pattern cutting, glass selection and cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering, and finishing with patina and wax. Please bring a packed lunch. Contact office@artwavesmdi.org for information.

Come carve jack o'lanterns and paint pumpkins to decorate your doorstep for Halloween!  Cider and hot cocoa will be served as we light our jack o'lanterns, and sit together by the fireside for poetry and story time inspired by the shifting seasons.

To Register: https://www.artwavesmdi.org/event-5860367

Come share a meal with members of the community. For more information contact The Neighborhood House at 207-276-5039

To Register:  https://artwavesmdi.org/event-5860047

No experience necessary for this wow of a workshop!

We supply it all and the results are stunning.

We will guide you step by step through a few  possibilities of monoprinting. Print on a variety of papers using Akua inks which blend beautifully.  Print on fabrics with acrylics.   Pull some fabulous fern prints, mount them on fabric and embellish them as you desire.  Bring home a wall hanging, a matted piece and postcards. 

Have an art date with friends, family, colleagues, or yourself  to create some unique pieces. It can be a tad addictive, so become a member and continue to use the studio and materials at open studio time! 

You are welcome to bring snacks and enjoy our tea/coffee.

Children under 10 needs an adult partner

Members:  $37.50

Yet to be Members:  $47.50

One Volunteer slot open:  $18.00

Instructor: Liz Cutler