We’re having a 'party' Wednesday, Sept. 21: The Origin of the Republican and Democratic parties. 

It’s an election year!  Learn how the Democratic and Republican parties became established and the events involved at this informative presentation by historian, Dane Hartgrove, Ph.D. After earning his Ph.D. in Russian History, Hartgrove led a fascinating and full career as a teacher, author, editor, and historian with the U.S. National Archives specializing in diplomatic history. The 'party' will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the upstairs Community Room. This is last session of the Current Issues & Foreign Relations Series.

CURRENT EVENTS

September Artist of the Month: Jon Byrer, enamel oil exhibit, upstairs Community Room, www.JonByrer.com.

Boothbay Region Crafters: On the front lawn, Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Literary Lunch:  Friday, Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m., presentation and book signing with author Sarah Sherman McGrail, and her 2-volume set, “Looking Back: A History of Boothbay Region’s Veterans during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.”Registration required. Bring your own lunch, or for $10 (due at registration), reserve a catered lunch from East Boothbay General Store. Seating is limited. Registration closes Thursday, Sept. 15.

Minecraft Club: every Wednesday, 2-3 p.m., Children’s Room, through Dec. 21.

Lighthouse Learning Center Story Hour: Thursdays, 10 a.m., Children’s Room.

Children’s Story Hour:  Fridays, 10 a.m., Children’s Room.

French Conversation: Monday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., Facilitator: Janet Blevins, janetblevins@gwi.net.

Book Focus: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m., "The Quiet American" by Graham Greene. Facilitator: John O’Connell, jwoconnelll@gmail.com.

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

October Artist of the Month: Laurie Burgdorff, watercolor exhibit; artist reception on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5-6 p.m., upstairs Community Room.

NEW! Cancer Care Connect Support Series: first Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., upstairs Community Room through April 2017. The library welcomes you to join a series of online listening seminars covering a variety of topics related to cancer care, made available by the American Cancer Society. This informative series of audio seminars features a rotating panel of experts and invites cancer patients, their caregivers, survivors, family and friends to meet at 10:30 a.m, at the library. Coffee will be served.

Cancer Care Connect Dates & Topics: Oct. 4: The Challenges of Coping with Cancer and Other Health Problems; Nov. 1: Eating Healthy & Managing Weight Changes during Cancer Treatment; Dec. 6: Cancer Caregivers: Coping With Holidays & Special Occasions.

Monday Night Book Club:  Monday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., title and author TBD. Facilitator: Laddie Drucker, 633-5578.

Beatles Band of the Sixties Literary Lunch: Friday, Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m, presentation, music, and book signing with Beatles scholar and author, Aaron Krerowitcz, “The Beatles & The Avant-Garde,” “The Beatles: Band of the Sixties,” “From The Shadow of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America.” Registration required.

Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library ~ 4 Oak Street ~ Boothbay Harbor

207-633-3112 ~ croberts@bmpl.lib.me.us, www.bmpl.lib.me.us