What is this beautiful painting? It's our RAFFLE GRAND PRIZE! You will probably have noticed our faithful raffle sellers hawking tickets at the Library, or received some in your membership mailing. Well, this is your official notice that you have til SAT SEPT 2 to throw your hat in the ring to win this amazing … Continue reading Raffle Grand Prize!
Library thoughts and musings for another year…
Greetings, friends! Another Annual Meeting has gone by. And as usual, I made a report which summarized Library developments, happenings and thoughts for the past year. Find it here if you are so inclined! Thank you all for your support, Mia
Press Release: 5th Distinguished Writers Series (Morgan Talty)
“NIGHT OF THE LIVING REZ” AUTHOR MORGAN TALTY SPEAKS ON MONHEGAN The Monhegan Memorial Library is pleased to welcome Morgan Talty in our Fifth Annual Distinguished Writers Series on Monhegan Island. Winner of several prizes including the National Book Critics John Leonard Prize, his debut work “Night of the Living Rez” is a series … Continue reading Press Release: 5th Distinguished Writers Series (Morgan Talty)
Lynne Drexler Cat Auction
These cat pieces are creations of noted artist Lynne Drexler (1928-1999). Made here on island, they show a different side of the artist. They would be a great enhancement to your painting collection. Or, be your chance to own a piece of Lynne Drexler’s legacy! The details: A Silent Auction will be held from August … Continue reading Lynne Drexler Cat Auction
2022 at the Library
Another year has flown by! This morning, we convened for our Annual Meeting. Reports were shared summing up our year as a Library. As usual, I wanted to upload mine here for you to read! Thank you to all who support our Library. We couldn't do it without you!
Distinguished Writers Series 2022: Press Release
STORYTELLING PROGRAM ON MONHEGAN ISLAND The Monhegan Memorial Library eagerly announces the return the Distinguished Writers Series with a double program July 29-30th. On July 29th, storytellers are invited to share their stories of Monhegan at “Monhegan Tales,” an open-mic-style night modeled after programs such as The Moth. Each storyteller will have a 5 minute … Continue reading Distinguished Writers Series 2022: Press Release
What’s up at the Library: 2021 edition
On Wednesday, we had our Annual Meeting, this year again held via ZOOM out of concern for COVID safety. And again, I'd like to share my Annual Report with you! This year was a quiet one for the Library, but what if we've learned anything this year, it's that quiet isn't always bad. We've been … Continue reading What’s up at the Library: 2021 edition
Writing Group Zine 2019 edition!
At long last, presenting the Writing Group Zine 2019! Available at the Library or to download here. All this fabulous work was created in Writing Group last year, back when we could all sit around a table together. I felt nostalgic putting it together. And so grateful as always that these wonderful writers shared their … Continue reading Writing Group Zine 2019 edition!
What a year it’s been…
HELLO! This blog space has been quiet for quite awhile (not that I was ever a prolific blogger anyway...). We usually post announcements about our summer events and our Distinguished Writers Series. We were planning big things. But none of it happened. A common theme for the summer, and 2020 in general! We did have … Continue reading What a year it’s been…
What’s been happening at the Library…2019 edition!
On Tuesday, August 20th, we held our Annual Meeting here at the Library. We re-appointed Miki Partridge as President, Michael Brassard as Vice President, Don Abbott as Treasurer and Candis Kerns as Secretary. We also welcomed Andrew Dalrymple to the board! As always, I’d like to share my Librarian’s report with all of you, so … Continue reading What’s been happening at the Library…2019 edition!