Bass Harbor Memorial Library

Celebrate Our Community with Books!

Bass Harbor Memorial Library
89 Bernard Road, PO Box 99
Bernard, Maine 04612

Voice & Fax (207) 244-3798

Quietside Gallery Art Show

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Quietside Gallery & Studio: Student Art Show
August 4 – 28, 2026

We are pleased to announce an art show running throughout August at the Library, exhibiting the work of students from the Quietside Art Gallery & Studio. Many of these exceptional students have studied under art instructor Ginny Lane for over eight years. The show will showcase a wide variety of painting styles, reflecting Ginny’s dedication to encouraging each artist’s unique voice. An opening reception will be held on August 6 from 5:30 p.m.

Book Sale

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Join us for our annual ‘Under the Tent’ Book Fair!
Saturday, August 15 & August 16
9 AM – 4 PM
SOMETHING FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY
Art / Music, Biography, Cook Books, Fiction & Mystery, Garden, History (US, Civil War, Military, World, Ancient), Literature & Classics, Poetry, Psychology, Self Help, Health, How-To (Crafts, Knitting, Sewing, Home, Decorating, etc.), Reference, Religion & Philosophy, Science Fiction, Science & Nature, Sociology, Sports, Business & Finance, Coffee Table, Foreign Language, Humor, Large Print, Weird & Unusual, Pop Culture, Specialty Categories, and more!
A LARGE SELECTION OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS, INCLUDING:
Beginning Readers, Biography, Picture Books, Board Books, Chapter Books, Classics, Crafts & Hobbies, Disney, Educational Materials, Foreign Languages, Geography, Graphic Novels, History, Holidays, Humor, Vintage, Young Adults and more!
GAMES, PUZZLES, & DVDs
WIN FABULOUS RAFFLE PRIZES!
COFFEE, REFRESHMENTS, & BAKED GOODS available.
PAY BY DONATION!!!
NOTE: Donations for the Book Sale will be accepted from now until Saturday, August 8th.
🌈 📖 ❤

Summer Art & Nature Camp Registration

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Bass Harbor Memorial Library Summer Arts & Nature Camp 2025

Finding Inspiration in Transformation : July 28 through August 1 • 9 am – 12 pm

Children ages 7-11 are welcome. Camp size is limited to 15 participants

Fees: $125 for residents of Tremont, $160 for non-residents
All forms and fees due July 14, 2025 to attend camp.

Please drop payment off at Bass Harbor Memorial Library OR send a check to: Bass Harbor Memorial Library/Summer Arts & Nature Camp Post Office Box 99, 89 Bernard Road, Bernard, ME 04612

For more information call 207-244-3798.

 

REGISTRATION IS FULL

Register Here for Waitlist!

 

Travels In The Bahamas with Art & Carey

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Tired of Winter? The Bass Harbor Memorial Library will be presenting Art Paine and Carey Donovan’s Travels to the Bahamas, a Travelogue Slide Presentation that will warm you while you learn about The Family Island Regatta that takes place on the island of Exuma. A unique and colorful event that has been going on annually for 70 years!

Art fell in love with this event in 1954 when he was 9 years old, and read about it in Yachting Magazine! Although he was an avid sailor, it took him 38 years to go see the Regatta for himself. The Committee that runs the Regatta caught Art’s enthusiasm and asked him to come back every year to assist, which he continues to do to this day.

In addition to being a colorful show, the Regatta has an interesting history. How did this come to be? What impact did it have on the Bahamas? How has it lasted so long? Come hear Art and Carey tell their story on Thursday, March 6 at 5:30 PM at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library, 89 Bernard Road, Bernard, Maine.

For more information contact Bob Delsandro at bob.delsandro@bassharborlibrary.com, or call 207.244.3798

Come Write with Us!

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The Harbor Writing Circle with Shir Kehila will meet one Wednesday every month, from 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library and is open to all genres, ages, and experience levels.

Gather with other island writers to build a community and make time to put pen to paper. Join us for a mixture of free and structured writing time to share work and receive feedback, occasional workshops, guest speakers, & more!

Come Write with Us!

 

Upcoming Events:

August: Wednesday  8/19
September: Wednesday 9/9
 
 
 
 
 

Early Readers

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Starting this Saturday, June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon, the Bass Harbor Memorial Library presents ‘Saturday Summer Story Hour’ with Ms. Amanda.
Ask your parents for a ride to the library, pull up a bean bag, and let your imagination soar as Ms. Amanda—or maybe even surprise guests—read some of the best Old & New Children’s Books from our collection.
‘Saturday Summer Story Hour’ will continue every Saturday from 11 a.m. – noon throughout the Summer season.

Art Camp!

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We’re full!

Please email librarian@bassharborlibrary.com if you would like to be added to the waitlist.

July 24 – July 28, 9 am – 12 pm 
Fees: Resident $25, Non-resident $125 
Ages 7-11.

All forms and fees due July 21, 2023 to attend camp. Please drop payment off at the Library at 89 Bernard Rd, Bernard OR send a check to: Bass Harbor Memorial Library/Summer Arts & Nature Camp  PO Box 99 Bernard, ME 04612. 
 

 

Upcoming Programs: 2022

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Summer 2022: What’s Happening at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library?

Mark your calendars for upcoming events at the Bass Harbor Memorial Library. Find us on Facebook for more details on these future events and happenings.  All events will be held at the Library at 89 Bernard Road in Bernard unless described as virtual. For more information click on event title links or call 207-244-3798

 

Children’s Storytime: Saturdays from 11am-noon

Join Ms. Amanda for Children’s Story Hour on Saturday mornings from 11-12. Special guests and crafts throughout the summer. Outside under our tent.

 

Understanding Cloud Library: August 23rd at 6:30pm

Learn how to download, navigate, and customize Cloud Library, an online platform used by Maine libraries to borrow over 10,000 eBooks and audiobooks. Registration required.

 

September Artist: Jon Byrer-Puddle Paintings: September 5-29, 2022

Reception TBA

 

RESCHEDULED

Virtual Travel Talk-Rome to Sardinia: A Visual Journey with Judy Taylor

Join us via Zoom as Judy Taylor shares her May 2022 travel journey with students from the beauty of the city of Rome to the immersion into Sardinian culture. Registration is required for this Zoom program. 

 

The Library always offers 24/7 fast wifi, fax, print and scanning services, material lending for year-round, seasonal and vacation borrowers, and free downloadable audio, ebooks and comics.

 



 

 

 

Upcoming Events in 2020

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April: CANCELLED: Kids Cooking Class

May: No Events, Moving back to Bernard

June: Cancelled:Bass Harbor Boat Races Fundraiser, Postponed to a virtual event: Grand Opening

July: Curbside Lending 14th, Ruth Moore Days 20-25, Virtual Summer Art Camp 27-31

August: CANCELLED:Bookfair