Blue Hill Public Library

05/27/2026

Everyone is invited to join the library and for an event with author for her new novel 'The Gulf of Lions' on Thursday,

05/20/2026

The Maternal Mobile Health Unit will be at the library from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, May 21. This is an awesome opportunity for families as there will be free health screenings, free car seats and diapers, and more! There will also be a special storytime with Pat & Benji the bear at 10:30 a.m. We hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Library, kids and families are invited to a fun magic show by Peter Boie on Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m.

Peter's performance "Magic for Non-believers" is full of original, mind blowing magic creations utilizing objects like harmonicas and tootsie pops. Experience his masterful sleight of hand all rolled up with a fun atmosphere and a commanding stage presence. It's sure to be a wonderful time!

05/06/2026

Due to the impending drizzly weather Preschool Playgroup will meet at the library this morning, Wed. May 6, from 10:30 - noon. Kids and their caregivers can play with fun toys and meet other families in the library's Howard Room. We hope to see you then!

05/05/2026

Save the dates: our annual fresh paint auction, Paint the Peninsula, will be back July 13-18! This much-anticipated annual event showcases the work of over ninety local and seasonal artists in an online auction of over 100 paintings. There will be a closing reception on Saturday, July 18th from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., where the final moments of bidding will take place, which always leads to additional excitement.

Paint the Peninsula is the library’s largest event fundraiser with proceeds supporting both the library and the local arts community. Last year’s auction yielded over $50,000 in revenue and raised almost $34,000 for the library. Though artist registration has closed, artists can still get on the waiting list by contacting Leda Beth Gray at 374-5515 x 205.

Featured painting from PtP 2025: "The Nub" by Melissa Rioux.

05/04/2026

We hope you can join us this Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. for "Blue Hill Peninsula Stories - Back to the Land." Come hear the stories of local homesteaders as recorded by George Stevens Academy students for their oral history project with Maine Sound & Story. There will be time for questions and individual listening of the interviews.

04/29/2026

Don’t forget to buy a Hannaford Community bag before the end of the month to help support the Friends of the Library!

The Friends will receive a $1 donation for every Community bag purchased at the Blue Hill Hannaford before the end of April. If you have all the bags you need you can still help by making a donation in the donation box at the front of the store. Every dollar will help
support the many programs and events offered by the library.

Thank you!

04/22/2026

It's a little too chilly outside today, so Playgroup will be at the library today, April 22 from 10:30-12:00. There will be plenty of toys, books, puzzles, and fun for all. We hope to see you there!

04/15/2026

Everyone is invited to join us tonight, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. for a showing of the documentary "Sludge: A PFAS Uprising." This short film will highlight the struggles of farmers battling forever chemicals and how detrimental they are to the environment. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Dr. Charles Rolsky from the Shaw Institute. We hope to see you there!

04/14/2026

Kids are invited to a fun afternoon at the library to celebrating seaweed month on tomorrow, April 15 at 3:30 p.m.

Tess from the University of Maine 4-H will lead participants in an interactive workshop where they will learn about how we grow and use kelp in our daily lives. Participants will also get to experiment with seaweed and harness their creativity to make their own seaweed squishies (alginate creatures)!

Close your eyes and picture an underwater forest with golden kelp flowing through the currents. Did you know we grow, harvest, and use this beautiful aquatic plant in products all...