Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
Joe Orchulli offers Art Auction
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library will host multi-talented Joe Orchulli II as the selected August Artist of the Month. Orchulli’s beautiful scenic photographs of the Boothbay region and in the tropical paradise of Venice, Florida (the place he calls home), Aug. 6-27 in the upstairs Community Room. Orchulli is generously offering a silent auction of his displayed photography to benefit the library. The public is welcomed to admire and bid on his breathtaking images.
A professional singer and songwriter, Orchulli will also be playing guitar on the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library lawn, Saturday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. He’ll play original compositions and selections by John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot, and others. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information, go towww.joeyomusic.com, call the library at 633-3112, or visit www.bmpl.lib.me.us.
H.M.S. Bounty film and lecture Aug. 10
“No Mutiny This Time,” filmmaker Neil Novello’s thought-provoking lecture and video presentation about the circumstances leading to the sinking of the tall ship H.M.S. Bounty during Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, will be presented in the library’s main room, Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, 6 p.m.
“Bounty & Her Captain,” the video portion of his presentation is “not a documentary but a “video essay, like a print essay,” said Novello. A personal perspective he describes as, “part testimonial, part shipbuilding, and part Hollywood ballyhoo.”
Since 1985, Novello's award- winning career has covered nearly every type of production, documentaries, television news, and family biographies. His documentaries about the Portsmouth Naval Prison in Kittery, Maine, were featured at the New Hampshire and Portland Maine film festivals and are available on DVD. Visit www.novellospeaks.com for more information on Novello’s interesting research and filmmaking.
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is excited to offer this free program to the public and encourages registration, 633-3112. Seating is limited and is first come, first serve.
Current events
July Artist Trio of the Month: Brad Betts, Greg Laderer, & Bruce McDonald, July 2-29. Stop by and admire their beautiful art work!
- Hallowell Band Concert, July 21, 28, 7:30 p.m., front lawn. Each Thursday through Sept 8.
- Scamper Camp Story Hour, July 22, 29, 1-2 p.m. Each Friday through Aug. 26.
- Free Friday Film July 22, 8 p.m., “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” PG-13, popcorn provided, front lawn or upstairs Community Room. Bring your chairs or blankets. Concession stand benefits library!
- Boothbay Region Crafters, 9- 3, July 23, 26, 30, front lawn, meets most Tuesdays and Saturdays through summer season.
- Harbor Arts Crafters Guild, 9-4, July 27, front lawn,meets most Wednesdays through the summer season.
- SAT Prep, July 27, 10-12, drop-in. Meets each Wednesday through Aug 31.
- Children’s Story Hour each Friday of the month, 10 a.m.
- Calling all Hobbyists & Volunteers: Do you have a hobby or interest you’d like to share? Would you like to start a group or present on a topic? Would you like to be added to our volunteer list? Contact: croberts@bmpl.lib.me.us.
Upcoming events
- August Artist & Musician, with Benefit Silent Art Auction (to benefit the library): Joe Orchulli, Aug. 6-27, upstairs Community Room.
- Boothbay Region Crafters, 9- 3, Aug. 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, front lawn, meets most Tuesdays and Saturdays through summer season.
- Harbor Arts Crafters Guild, 9-4, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 31, front lawn. Most Wednesdays through the summer season.
- SAT Prep, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 10-noon, drop-in. Meets each Wednesday through Aug 31.
- Hallowell Band Concert, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 7:30 p.m., front lawn. Each Thursday through Sept 8.
- Scamper Camp Story Hour, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 1-2 p.m. Each Friday through Aug. 26.
- Friday Film Showing, “Minions,” PG, Aug. 5,8 p.m., front lawn (or upstairs Community Room). Bring your chairs! Popcorn provided.
- Lawn Concert by Joe Orchulli, Aug. 6, 4-5 p.m.
- Book Club, August 8, 7 p.m., “The Lake House” by Kate Morton. Facilitator: Laddie Drucker, 633-5578.
- Film and Lecture on the sinking of the H.M.S. Bounty Aug 10, 6-7 p.m., downstairs main room, by filmmaker, Neil Novello.
