Join Lawrence Schulman for an inside look at his recent book "FREE: Words on Music by A Hi-Def Critic in an MP3 World." Schulman shares his vast knowledge of the Great American Songbook and beyond, incorporating archival footage of the most popular musical figures of the 20th century. Books will be available for sale and signing following the presentation. Reserve at seat: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14504731

Join marine geophysicist and international educator Mike Coffin, PhD for a lecture titled “Greenhouse & Icehouse Worlds”. Earth’s climate over the ~4.54 billion year history of the planet has fluctuated between two primary states: greenhouse and icehouse Earth. Greenhouse Earth is characterized by no permanent glaciers; icehouse Earth by permanent glaciers. Coffin investigates interactions between the oceanic environment and the solid Earth, and will discuss scientific evidence for the two states, focusing mainly on the current icehouse Earth. Register for free at: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14451329

Join us for a live reading from "North Woods at Night: Literary Reflections on Maine’s Largest Forest", a lyrical anthology exploring Maine’s iconic forest under the cover of darkness. With each story and poem, readers journey into a world both eerie and enchanting, as the writers reflect on the solitude and wonder of the North Woods after sunset. Register for free at: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14504682

Pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony performs his inspired original compositions and reimagined standards from a variety of genres. Gardony's music is described as a natural meeting of jazz, progressive rock, European classical and folk traditions, and blues. Register for free: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14216904

Mt Desert Festival of Chamber Music's 5 concert series is a delight for music lovers. World renowned musicians perform Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, from July 22 through August 19. Join us!

Live chamber music performance at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Tickets and information at www.mtdesertfestival.org.

Mt Desert Festival of Chamber Music's 5 concert series is a delight for music lovers. World renowned musicians perform Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, from July 22 through August 19. Join us! Live chamber music performance at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Tickets and information at www.mtdesertfestival.org.

Join internationally renowned hematologist Dr. Edward J. Benz Jr., President/CEO Emeritus of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, for an inside look at the latest advances in cancer prevention and treatment. Drawing on decades of clinical leadership and NIH-funded research, Dr. Benz will explore promising innovations that are shaping the future of cancer care.

This event is free and open to the public. Contact Robyn.Clark@mdihospital.org with any questions.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZNRxajKjRb

Event will be held at the Northeast Harbor Library on Joy Road in Northeast Harbor.

Join us for the 24th annual Luminaria Evening, a ceremony of hope and remembrance to honor cancer survivors and to those who lost their battle. This years beneficiary is Sarah's House of Maine. Luminaria cost $10 a piece and can be purchased here. They will also be available that evening on the Village Green. *Rain date: August 16th.

"The mission of Sarah’s House is to provide temporary lodging in a comfortable “home away from home” environment to cancer patients (and their caregivers) receiving treatments at Cancer Care. We serve a vast area for cancer treatment, and convenient lodging is essential for these people. At Sarah’s House, we provide not only an affordable place to stay, but a supportive and caring atmosphere centered around hope and healing. Referred guests are served with integrity and respect and without regard to financial resources."

An evening of original poetry read aloud by local author Paul Weiss, addressing the facts of growth, learning, aging, and facing our mortality. Paul's poems explore and celebrate the process of living – its dimensions, and its relationship to something larger. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14672717

Join David Campbell, MD to discuss his new book (co-authored with Dave Aronberg) titled "Fighting the Florida Shuffle: The Inside Story of Corruption in the Drug Treatment Industry and How One Community Found the Solution." Books available for sale and signing. Register at https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13946587

Mt Desert Festival of Chamber Music's 5 concert series is a delight for music lovers. World renowned musicians perform Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, from July 22 through August 19. Join us! Live chamber music performance at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Tickets and information at www.mtdesertfestival.org.

The Acadia Dance Festival returns to Mount Desert Island for its sixth season, presenting acclaimed contemporary dance company Nimbus Dance in collaboration with musicians from the Bar Harbor Music Festival. This annual celebration of movement and music brings world-class performance and dance education to Downeast Maine.

On Saturday at 11 a.m., Nimbus presents a Family Matinee, a relaxed and engaging program suited for children ages 3 and up. This colorful performance features narrative dances and includes appearances by local youth from Camp Beech Cliff and the Acadia Dance Festival Intensive.

The Festival brings professional dance artists to Mount Desert Island each year and creates opportunities for local residents and young dancers to engage meaningfully with the world of contemporary dance. Local students ages 14–22 can take part in the Acadia Dance Festival Intensive, held at ArtWaves MDI from July 28 to August 2. Participants train with Nimbus faculty in ballet and contemporary dance and engage in workshops covering improvisation, injury prevention, and more. Younger dancers can join the Nimbus Dance Specialty Camp at Camp Beech Cliff. Students from both programs will perform at the Criterion Theatre alongside Nimbus’s professional company. Info at www.acadiadancefestival.org

More than a dozen restaurants are giving back by donating a portion of their day’s proceeds to

Island Connections, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free transportation for

seniors and people with disabilities across MDI and the surrounding islands. These rides make it

possible for many residents to live independently at home, providing a crucial lifeline to

vulnerable members of the community.

Whether you’re craving breakfast, lunch, dinner or a sweet treat, there’s a participating restaurant

to match your taste. For a full list of participating restaurants or to explore an interactive map,

visit islconnections.org/dine-around-day/.

The Acadia Dance Festival returns to Mount Desert Island for its sixth season, presenting acclaimed contemporary dance company Nimbus Dance in collaboration with musicians from the Bar Harbor Music Festival. This annual celebration of movement and music brings world-class performance and dance education to Downeast Maine.

On Saturday at 11 a.m., Nimbus presents a Family Matinee, a relaxed and engaging program suited for children ages 3 and up. This colorful performance features narrative dances and includes appearances by local youth from Camp Beech Cliff and the Acadia Dance Festival Intensive.

The Festival brings professional dance artists to Mount Desert Island each year and creates opportunities for local residents and young dancers to engage meaningfully with the world of contemporary dance. Local students ages 14–22 can take part in the Acadia Dance Festival Intensive, held at ArtWaves MDI from July 28 to August 2. Participants train with Nimbus faculty in ballet and contemporary dance and engage in workshops covering improvisation, injury prevention, and more. Younger dancers can join the Nimbus Dance Specialty Camp at Camp Beech Cliff. Students from both programs will perform at the Criterion Theatre alongside Nimbus’s professional company. Info at www.acadiadancefestival.org

Join representatives from the Farnsworth Museum for a summer update on the museum’s projects and exhibitions. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14190222

Mt Desert Festival of Chamber Music's 5 concert series is a delight for music lovers. World renowned musicians perform Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, from July 22 through August 19. Join us! Live chamber music performance at the Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Tickets and information at www.mtdesertfestival.org.

Can your own body help heal chronic pain, arthritis, or scars? Join MDI Hospital’s Dr. Mark Kandutsch for a fascinating conversation on how regenerative treatments—like fat transfer and platelet-rich plasma—use your body’s natural healing powers to support recovery and wellness. Learn how these low-tech, medication-free options are transforming care.

This event is free and open to the public. Contact Robyn.Clark@mdihospital.org with any questions.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ZNRxajKjRb

Event will be held at the Northeast Harbor Library on Joy Road in Northeast Harbor.

Karin Tilberg, the past-president/CEO of the Forest Society of Maine, will discuss the seismic changes to conservation in the last three decades and share untold stories of conserving Maine’s North Woods. She will explore how people’s love of a place brought about action leading to historic achievements in American conservation and how these stories could guide us now and far into the future. Copies of Tilberg's new book - "Loving The North Woods" - will be available for sale and signing. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13957933

Join Martha Tod Dudman at the Northeast Harbor Library to celebrate the release of curio (June 2025), her latest novel. Books will be available for sale and signing following a reading and discussion with the author. Light refreshments provided. Dudman lives in Northeast Harbor, Maine, and is the author of Dawn, Expecting to Fly, Black Olives, Sunrise & the Real World, and Augusta, Gone, which was adapted into an award-winning film. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14774524

Join two celebrated Maine poets - Hans Krichels and Bill Carpenter - in conversation, sharing work from over five decades of writing and thoughtful observation. Books will be available for sale and signing. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14427852

Roots of Renewal, a new short documentary by Sustainable Harvest International, shows the critical role of small farms globally. It will be screened at the Gates Auditorium at College Of the Atlantic on Tuesday, July 8th at 5:30pm during an event that will include conversation with people behind the film, refreshments and opportunities to donate. More info: Florence Reed 207-266-6864

Join Edward F. Moreau M.D., MSt. for a brief presentation on the effects of electronic screen stimulation on toddlers (ages 5 and under) during critical brain development and related ethical questions. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and discussion with the audience. Childcare for children age 4 and older will be available during this event; children must be potty-trained. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14206868

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor

Join us for a community sing-along with pianist and vocalist Christina Spurling. No choir experience or music reading skills are necessary, just bring your voice! We will lift ours together to sing in unison and harmony: folk songs, spirituals, rounds, pop songs, something familiar and something new.

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor

Kick off the summer with a Lobster Bake at Archie’s in Bass Harbor benefitting the Mount Desert Nursing Association. Dinner, cash bar, live music and a beautiful sunset. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information visit www.mountdesertnursing.org

Join Maine poet Carl Little for a reading, discussion, and signing of his latest work, "Blanket of Night" (2024).

“'Blanket of the Night' bestows tender attention to myriad little miracles of daily life, nature, art, and community. With a voice fluent in meditation, Little limns redemption among returnable wine bottles, the avian musicology of a flicker, the spiritual euphoria of eating a grapefruit…With empathy and wide-ranging curiosity…Little’s poetics are rich in music, allusion, and humor.” - Endorsement by Megan Grumbling, author of "Booker’s Point" and "Persephone in the Late Anthropocene".

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor

Learn about sustainable housing models with resources for homeowners and builders. Benefit from the first-hand experience of Caroline Pryor, president and founder of the employee-owned cooperative Zero Energy Homes. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/13800967

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor

Disused sports gear cluttering up your home? Give it a second life by donating or trading it to somebody new. All items will be made available for free to all; no contribution needed. This program is a collaboration of the Sustainability Committee of the Town of Mount Desert and the Northeast Harbor Library

The library will accept advance donations of sports gear in good condition during open hours from May 24th until 10:00 am on June 14th. Accepted items include bicycles, skis, climbing equipment, bats, balls, rackets, sticks, wearable gear and the like!

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor

Learn about the history of Lumberjills during WWI & WWII and their impact on modern day female foresters with the founder/owner of Axe Women Loggers of Maine, Alissa Wetherbee.

In addition to her extensive track record as a competitor, promoter, and instructor in logging sports, Wetherbee is deeply involved in preserving its heritage, serving as a member of the Board of Directors at the Maine Forest & Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine.

Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14382046

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor

Please join us on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for the Annual Auxiliary Member Meeting at Birch Bay in the Vista Room. Check-in and mingling will take place from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, with the program beginning at 11:30 AM. A $10 membership due and $10 lunch fee are payable either in advance or at check-in. For more information, please contact Vickie Mayer at victoria.mayer@mdihospital.org.

An evening of strings and piano chamber music with DownEast New Music's artistic directors Clare Monfredo, Edward Kass, and Conrad Winslow. This program of cello, double bass, and piano chamber music includes music of the 19th-21st centuries by Beethoven, Rossini, Shostakovich, and a new piece by pianist and composer Conrad Winslow.

Event will beheld at the library at 1 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor