Stonington Public Library

Stonington Public Library Stonington Public Library is your island connection, lending books and providing programs and services to the community and greater peninsula year round. J.L.

In 1897, Mr. Thurlow built a grocery store at 64 Main Street. According to stories collected by the first librarian, Mary Cousins, perishables, sides of beef and other meats hung in the back of the building, where the free public access computers now are. Over the years, this location has been the site of many businesses, including a millinery shop and a ladies’ dress shop. On June 9, 1959, the S

tonington Library Association bought the building for $3,500. With energetic fundraising, including cream teas, the newly formed library board paid off the mortgage in three years. Over half a century later, the community continues to appreciate the foresight and hard work of those early board members. The library today is much different from the one they imagined. It not only lends books, but provides free Wi-Fi, computers, eBooks, audio books, videos, classes, book and author events, exhibits by local artists, children's programming, including a gaming room, and much more.

06/06/2026

Join Deer Isle Stonington Elementary School's Kindergarten class at SPL on Tuesday, June 9 at 12:40 for a singalong.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10-11 am for story time with crafting and cookies. This event is fun for kids of all a...
06/05/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10-11 am for story time with crafting and cookies. This event is fun for kids of all ages and their families!

Join Sara Beth Casburn, from Jam Brook Farm in Searsmont, for a fun, educational workshop on visible mending on Saturday...
06/05/2026

Join Sara Beth Casburn, from Jam Brook Farm in Searsmont, for a fun, educational workshop on visible mending on Saturday, June 13 from 10-12.
Participants of all ages and experiences are encouraged to bring a project they would like to mend by hand. All the supplies you need are provided for this FREE workshop.
To register, please email the library at [email protected]. Space is limited, so sign up now!

It was a beautiful morning for a harbor cruise aboard “Otter” with a story read by Captain Garrett Aldrich as part of Is...
05/16/2026

It was a beautiful morning for a harbor cruise aboard “Otter” with a story read by Captain Garrett Aldrich as part of Island Heritage Trust’s Wings, Waves & Woods festival!

Special thanks to Isle au Haut Ferry and Mailboat for making this free event possible!

***There is still space available for Story Time aboard Otter, so sign up now! The forecast looks great and we hope to s...
05/02/2026

***There is still space available for Story Time aboard Otter, so sign up now! The forecast looks great and we hope to see you there!***

Join SPL and Captain Garrett Aldrich on Saturday, May 16 aboard the Isle au Haut mailboat Otter for a fun, family hour long cruise around Stonington Harbor accompanied by a picture book read-aloud by Captain Aldrich.

This event is part of Island Heritage Trust's Wings, Waves & Woods festival and is free to participate. To register, please email the library at [email protected] and include your phone number, names of passengers, and ages of children.

The boat departs at 11:00, so please arrive early and dress appropriately for the weather. We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to all of the families who attended SPL’s vacation week workshops! We had so much fun building kites and elect...
04/24/2026

Thank you to all of the families who attended SPL’s vacation week workshops! We had so much fun building kites and electric motors. We look forward to more family activities in the future.

We also want to thank our generous sponsors: V&S Variety, Burnt Cove Market, and The Galley.

04/20/2026

We are so happy with the interest in our vacation week activities! Wednesday's Electric Motor workshop is full, and we are talking a waiting list, but there is still space for Tuesday's Butterfly Kite and Thursday's Delta Kite workshops.

To register, please email [email protected] with the child/children's names and ages.

There is still space in our vacation week activity schedule! Sign up now, as space is limited.To register, please email ...
04/18/2026

There is still space in our vacation week activity schedule! Sign up now, as space is limited.
To register, please email [email protected] and include the name(s) of the child/children, their ages, and your phone number.

We hope to see you here!

Build kites and motors with these free events for kids

Join SPL for FREE family activities during April vacation! Space is limited and registration is recommended.You can lear...
04/15/2026

Join SPL for FREE family activities during April vacation! Space is limited and registration is recommended.
You can learn more at our website www.stonington.lib.me.us/events/

04/06/2026

Address

64 Main Street
Stonington, ME
04681

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+12073675926

Website

https://stoningtonlibrary.substack.com/

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