Bill Gerencer, author of the Working Waterfront, will discuss his book at the Hope Library at 7 p.m. Bill is a long-time waterfront and fisheries expert and is happy to share his stories with the community. His books will be available for signing. Come join us for discussions and light refreshments.
Linda Black, a talented artist in a variety of media and a resident of Hope (!), presents her amazing beadwork at the Hope Library on Thursday, October16, at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Come by and learn more about Linda’s inspiration and view her stunning creations.
Please join us for the Fall Festival at Hope Orchards. Stop by the barn and browse our selection of “priceless” items you can purchase in support of the Hope Library. We’ll be on site from 10-4. All proceeds are in support of the library. If you have any items that you are willing to part…
Please mark your calendars for a lively evening learning about the Hope General Store and its current caretakers! Damon McClure will discuss how they found the store and the ups and downs of managing the store that is the lifeblood of the town of Hope. Meet your neighbors and join us in celebrating this wonderful…
Please come join us for an evening with Maria King, a wonderfully talented shadow box artist at the Hope Library. Maria will give a short artist talk with Q&A and she will bring in additional shadow boxes for audience members to view. Her fantastic shadow boxes are on display through mid-August in the display case…
The Hope Library is once again happy to provide free passes to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Visit the troll sculptures, bask in the gorgeous garden landscapes, wander through the permanent art installations, and learn about their conservation efforts. Please send us an email with several possible dates that you are interested in and we…
Hope Library is accepting book donations during staffed hours. We are looking for current fiction, non-fiction, local authors, and children’s books in good condition. Some books may be added to our collection and others will go towards our book sale on HOPE DAY, JULY 26th. Our library is supported by volunteers and donations. We appreciate…
CloudLibrary is the Maine Public Library system’s portal for digital content – eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. Access is free to members of all participating Maine libraries. All you need to get started is a Hope Library member card. CloudLibrary can be used on cell phones (iPhones and Android) and tablets such as iPads and books can be…
Jack Silverio, an accomplished architect and artist, is holding an exhibit titled “Works on Paper” at the Hope Library in May. Jack studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and at the University of Pennsylvania, practicing residential architecture in Maine from 1979-2015. He has shown his art regularly at the Caldbeck Gallery in…
Please stop by and view our new glass display cabinet currently housing a rotating exhibit of creative and fantastic 3D imagery in the form of shadow boxes. This talented artist, Maria King, comes from Poland where she developed her great affinity for foreign languages, literature, opera, theater, ballet, museums, and art-house films. Her dream of…