Genre Biography/Memoir Have in the Library? Yes When I'm traveling, it can be hard to find books in English, which results in me reading things that are pretty random and outside my normal taste. This is what lead me to Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, found in a used book shelf in … Continue reading Book Review 4: “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight”
Book Review 3: “Gilgamesh”
Genre: Poetry/Mythology Have in the Library? No As a lover of mythology, I have had “Gilgamesh” on my to-read list for years. A Mesopotamian heroic poem from 1250 BCE, this is literally the oldest story ever told, at least in written form! There are many translations of "Gilgamesh," but the one I happened upon was … Continue reading Book Review 3: “Gilgamesh”
Book Review 2: “The Forest Unseen”
Genre: Science & Nature Have in the Library? Yes! Review by Kathie Iannicellli I just finished reading a new book on the science and nature shelves at the library. THE FOREST UNSEEN/ A Year's Watch in Nature by David George Haskell. The author writes about his visit to a single square meter which he … Continue reading Book Review 2: “The Forest Unseen”
Book Review 1: “Station Eleven”
Genre: Fiction Have in the Library? Yes! Station Eleven begins when actor Arthur Leander collapses on stage during a production of King Lear in Toronto. As Jeevan, a medic in the audience, rushes to his aid, no one suspects that this is the last night before “the Collapse,” and that the world is about … Continue reading Book Review 1: “Station Eleven”
The First Library
Want to learn more about the first public Library? Read on for an intriguing history, written by Candis Kerns! In 1732 as Benjamin Franklin set upon founding the first public library in this country, he sent in a book order to London that included dictionaries, grammars, histories, books on science, husbandry and agriculture. The … Continue reading The First Library
Another year…
...has gone by at the Monhegan Memorial Library! And what a great one it was! On Wednesday, August 17, we held our Annual Meeting to discuss everything that happened and plans for the future. Board members Don Abbott (Treasurer), Sue Hitchcox (secretary) and Bob Smith (Finance Committee Chair) renewed their terms. And we welcomed board … Continue reading Another year…
Richard Blanco at the Monhegan Memorial Library
We had an amazing time with Richard Blanco on July 9th! He gave a powerful and moving two-part program, leaving us feeling inspired for many days to come. Thank you Richard Blanco for visiting our Library, and island! We only hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. All photographs courtesy of Laurie … Continue reading Richard Blanco at the Monhegan Memorial Library
“A Month in the Country” by J L Carr
Join us on Friday, July 29th at 7:30pm for our first Book Discussion of the summer on J. L. Carr's "A Month in the Country" ! "We can ask and ask but we can't have again what once seemed ours forever--the way things looked, that church alone in the fields..." reflects narrator Birkin at the … Continue reading “A Month in the Country” by J L Carr
Richard Blanco to hold program on Monhegan on July 9!
The Monhegan Memorial Library is delighted to announce that we are hosting inaugural poet Richard Blanco on Monhegan Island. His program will consist of two events on Saturday, July 9: a Q & A for Writers at 10:30 am (advance sign up required) and a Poetry Reading and Book Signing at the Monhegan Church … Continue reading Richard Blanco to hold program on Monhegan on July 9!
Annual Meeting
Yesterday we held our Annual Meeting at the Library, and got to hear reports from our President Dave Clapp, Finance Committee Chair Bob Smith and Treasurer Don Abbott. Our Librarian Mia Boynton also made a report, which you can read here! We're looking at a few new projects for next year, we would love your input! … Continue reading Annual Meeting