Southport Memorial Library
Author talk and tasting with Bill Genencer
Fri, 05/29/2026 - 8:54am
Attend author Bill Genencer's talk and tasting at SML on June 11. Courtesy photo
Attend author Bill Genencer's talk and tasting at SML on June 11. Courtesy photoJoin us at the Southport Memorial Library Thursday, June 11 for an author talk with Bill Genencer as he discusses his book, "Working Waterfront: A Fish Tale." This non-fiction memoir details Bill's decades-long career in New England's seafood industry.
From 6:30 to 8 p.m., Bill will offer an insider's look at the "ocean to table" journey, sharing personal stories, industry insights, and practical tips on selecting and preparing seafood.
Bill Gerencer is a 44-year veteran of the New England Working Waterfront. Bill worked as a lobsterman, and commercial fisherman in the Gulf of Maine and on Georges Bank – one of the most important, and productive, fishing grounds in the world. Bill is committed to sustainability and fisheries and practices that mitigate climate effects. He is currently retired and works as a seafood consultant and author.
"Working Waterfront" is one man’s journey harvesting, handling, processing, buying, and selling seafood. A inside look at the times, people, places and management of New England Fisheries. As with all journeys, it’s also a spiritual one—with recipes!
"Working Waterfront" is one man’s journey harvesting, handling, processing, buying, and selling seafood. A inside look at the times, people, places and management of New England Fisheries. As with all journeys, it’s also a spiritual one—with recipes!
Bill is also going to share some of his favorite treats: crab mac and cheese, scallops Coquilles St. Jacques, and half-shelled oyster.
The library is located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport Island. For more information, call the library at 207-633-2741 or visit https://www.southportlibrary.org/
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