Upcoming Special Programs:

Spring Equinox Walk

On Saturday March 21st from 9:30 to 11:30am, join Maine Master Naturalist Joshua Waguli at the library for an exploration of the woods and water's edge for signs of spring. Combining connectivity and observation activities with forest bathing to celebrate the Equinox. The walk will end with a Wild Tea Ceremony.

Roger McCord Artist Lecture:
Working Dogs — joie de vivre

On Friday, March 27th from 5:30 to 6:30pm, Rockland photographer Roger McCord will discuss his current show at the library, “Working Dogs — joie de vivre." The show is on display in the library’s Community Room through March. Learn more about the show here.

Public Resilience Meeting

On Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30 to 7:30pm, results will be shared from vulnerability assessments (social, infrastructure, economic, and public health), as wall as the coastal flooding community science project. Community members will have a chance to share their thoughts and insights with the presenters and one another.

Please note: The location of this meeting is the St. George Town Office located at 3 School St, Tenants Harbor.

Painting with Wool

Join us for “Painting with Wool",” a workshop with Maggie Moran, on Saturday, April 18th and Saturday, April 25th  from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Space is limited; stop by the library or call (207) 372-8961 to sign up today!

Dive into a playful and creative hands-on workshop where fabric becomes your paint. Experiment with a design to create a small work you can frame or send as a card to a loved one. Work with reclaimed fabrics, cottons, and wool from the artist's remnant box with a wide selection of colors and fabrics. Whether you're drawn to landscapes or want to craft a design that's uniquely you, this is your chance to let your creativity shine. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and joy!

Leading the workshop is Maggie Moran, fiber artist and owner of Wool Witch Designs. Maggie practices woolcraft in her Tenants Harbor studio.  What is “woolcraft”?.    In Maggie Moran’s hands, it’s the artful combination of several fiber art techniques to create landscapes and cityscapes using fabric, yarn, and wool fibers, as well as other found items that will further her artistic vision.  She embroiders, felts, knits and sews to combine soft elements into imaginative, whimsical, and collectible fine works of fiber art collage. Maggie literally sews hundreds, if not thousands, of tiny stitches that bring dimension to flowers, blades of grass, rocks and water, that collectively engage the eye.

Maggie’s inspiration flows from many sources:  the view from her kitchen window, a walk along the marsh, or a hike in the Camden Hills.  Maggie takes a lot of photos when she is out and about, which she uses for reference. She starts with a canvas of wool fabric, lays out the basic composition and appliques the pieces in place.  She then begins to add layer upon layer of fabric, ribbon and yarn to fill in the design followed by tiny stitches to quilt the layers together into colorful and textural, stitched landscapes.  Maggie sometimes incorporates textile paint and images printed on fabric to enhance the overall composition.  She relishes coming up with her own designs and uses methods developed through her own experimentation with fiber.

Students will start with a base layer of wool fabric and build the background layer by layer:  land, sea, and sky. Maggie will then teach how to create dimensional texture through hand stitching,  machine stitching and needle felting, focusing on design and color. Maggie will teach the techniques of creative couching and padded machine applique, along with how to machine stitch on a soluble stabilizer. Students will bring their own inspiration for a design and can also add in beads, stones, metals, and sheers. Students will leave with a textural piece of stitchery ready for framing.
 
Supplies Provided in Stitching Kit:

·      Sewing and embroidery needles

·      Textured knitting yarn scraps

·      Lace and ribbon

·      Embroidery thread and yarn

·      Wool, cotton and natural fabric

·      Wool roving

·      Interfacing and stuffing

·      Textile paint

Please bring to class the following items:

 A picture, photo, or object to inspire your piece that has good texture, form, and color. 

 Scissors

 Beads, stones, metals, mesh, and sheer fabrics (if you have them and want to incorporate them)

Registration required. Stop by the library or call (207) 372-8961 to sign up today!

For this eight-hour course across two Saturdays, there is a $25.00 supply fee, payable the day of.

Weekly Adult Programs

SCRABBLE
Monday 3:00-4:00pm
Come join in the fun!

YOGA FOR EVERYBODY
Tuesday 10:15-11:30am
Gentle restorative yoga for every body with Kate Balano of St. George Community Yoga.

Please note our special winter into spring schedule:

March 3rd ONLY
April 21st and 28th ONLY
May 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th

Beginning June 2nd, 2026, Yoga for Everybody will move to Tuesdays at 9:30am at Oddfellows Hall in Tenants Harbor.

TEMPORARILY ON HOLD: BRIDGE
Tuesday 2:45-4:30pm
If you're an experienced player and would like to flex your skills, come on by! This group is best for players with some experience.

QIGONG
Wednesday 10:00-11:00am
Come join our friendly group as we exercise through the ancient Chinese art of Qigong. The movements focus on coordinating the body and mind. Practice improves strength, balance, coordination, mindfulness and overall health. One hour sessions are held Wednesdays at 10am. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. 

CRIBBAGE
Wednesday 11:00am-12:00pm 
Do you enjoy cribbage, or want to learn? This lively group meets in the Community Room. All experience levels are welcome, including those completely new to the game. 

HANDCRAFTING
Wednesday 1:00pm-2:30pm 
The library Handcrafter Group is looking for you! If you knit, crochet, sew, felt, weave, cross-stitch or would like to learn, you've found your group. Bring any project you're working on and enjoy a relaxing time in the comfortable Reading Room. The library has a handy collection of knitting, lacework, and crochet books shelved in this room for reference or borrowing.

ORIGAMI
Every Thursday EXCEPT 1ST THURSDAY 2:30-4:00pm
These fun origami sessions are open to adults, as well as kids (children under 4th grade must be accompanied by an adult).

TECH TIME
Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
Bring your technology questions, challenges and frustrations to the Community Room and our team of Tech Gurus will find the answers. No appointment required. Sometimes Tech Time runs past 5pm, and the library will stay open to accommodate.

MAHJONG
Friday 1:00-4:30pm
Invented mysteriously in Chinese history, much speculation abounds that dates Mahjong's origins before 500 BCE, so Confucius could have played it, or even before 2350 BCE, placing Mahjong as contemporary with Noah's Ark. One thing we do know: a lively session of Mahjong takes place at the library every Friday. Beginners are welcome!

Monthly Adult Programs

JACKSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (JML) BOOK CLUB
1st Thursday of the month | 10:15-11:30am 
Members meet to discuss the books they're currently reading, rather than a specific book each month.

JOHN SHEA DISCUSSION GROUP
2nd Tuesday of the month | 10:00-11:30am 
Members discuss a variety of topics, from current events and politics to literature. Come join the conversation!

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
4th Tuesday of the month | 10:00-11:00am 
This monthly support group for caregivers meets in the comfortable and welcoming Reading Room. This group provides a safe space for caregivers to connect with others who understand the challenges and need for emotional support that come with providing care for loved ones 24/7. This group is sponsored by the Community Development Corporation.

POTLUCK BOOK CLUB
1st Wednesday of the month | 5:00-7:00pm 
Members read a book each month and discuss it over a potluck meal. The club meets at the library outside of regular library hours, from 5:00 to 7:00pm on the first Wednesday each month. New readers are welcome! Register here: https://tilde.town/~potluck/

Our regular adult programs are free of charge.

Contribute to Our Programming:

Email administrator@jacksonmemoriallibrary.org or call (207) 372-8961 with any questions.