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Imagine Maine’s Story
Mar 12, 2019
Inspired by the Collaborative Summer Library Program, Imagine Maine’s Story is a collection of Maine bicentennial program ideas and resources for all ages to support libraries of all sizes in their goals to bring the celebration of Maine’s statehood into their communities. MHC and the Maine State Library... read more
Monica Wood awarded Constance H. Carlson Prize
Mar 5, 2019
The Maine Humanities Council is thrilled to announce that Maine author Monica Wood is awarded our 2019 Constance H. Carlson Public Humanities Prize for her commitment to Maine communities, her support of Maine libraries, and all that she does to support and nourish the literary and cultural life of the State. Monica... read more
Read ME 2019: Register now
Feb 28, 2019
Read ME is a statewide summer reading program that gets Maine adults all reading two books recommended by a well-known Maine author. For 2019, recommending author Tess Gerritsen has chosen Paris Was the Place by Susan Conley and After the Eclipse: A Mother’s Murder, a Daughter’s Search by Sarah Perry. The season will... read more
New Books, New Readers Sites
Feb 6, 2019
Ellsworth Adult Education- Shoes of Another February 27, March 27, April 24 at 9:30AM SAD 1 Adult Education, Presque Isle- What It Takes March 12, April 9, May 14 at 9AM RSU 19 Adult Education, Newport- Shoes of Another February 26, March 26, April 30 at 5:30PM Kittery Adult Education- Caught Between Cultures... read more
