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light path, split rock, sunshine, deer isle, maine - oil/panel, 8" x 10", 2025 Sarah Faragher was born and raised on the coast of Maine, studied art history and painting at Colby College and the University of Maine, and now lives and works as a professional painter in midcoast Maine. She attended residencies at Weir Farm National Historic Park, Acadia National Park, Monson Arts, and on Great Spruce Head Island. Sarah is generously offering her work for sale and donating par

SSCL's annual Book, Bake, and Plant Sale on Saturday, June, 2026, was a very successful fundraiser for the library and a fun event for our community. Our volunteers baked delicious treats and then organized and sold the books and plants that were donated by the community. Pictured below are just a few of the many, many volunteers who donated their time and talent to support the library's fundraisers. Avid gardener Margaret - organizing, labeling, and selling plants. Donna and

The Stockton Springs Community Library is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The community is invited to join the festivities while supporting the library's ongoing programs and services. Festivities include light refreshments, games and activities, music from Midcoast Ukes, and a silent auction. Visitors can purchase raffle tickets in advance or on the day of the event. Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00 The raf

Chrisit Elliott will be speaking at SSCL on June 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Christi Elliott, born and raised in Machias, Maine, is a Registered Maine Guide, Appalachian Trail through-hiker, engineer, columnist, and author. In 2017, she founded Maine Women Hunters, one of America's largest female hunting groups, where she organizes group hunts, fishing trips, and educational and social events for every ability level. She graduated from the University of Maine at Orono. When she isn

Sarah Nickerson is a local artist who writes and paints, but is best known for designing and hooking rugs. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe and other publications as well as on television. A variety of her work is on display and is available to purchase. Sarah and her spouse, Elmer, had a construction business until he passed away in 1995. They had been married for twenty-six years and raised their three wonderful children: two sons, Elmer and Philip, and one da

Author Patsy Baldus Patsy Baldus has spent most of her life in midcoast Maine and visited us on April 12. For thirty-three years, she shared her passion for writing through humor and storytelling with her students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Her enthusiasm for life still shines through her weekly age-defying dance classes. Patsy's love for gardening and cultivating teddy bear sunflowers inspired her latest picture book, Sunny Bear and the Secrets of Sunflowers.

Author Kim Yesis Local author, Kim Yesis spoke about her new book, Brush with Fire, book two of the Mayenne Bay Novels, at Stockton Springs Library on April 28th at 2:00 pm. A mysterious fire. Two missing women. An unidentified crank who pens provoking letters to the editor. Claire Munro, practiced people-watcher and unwitting confidante to troubled strangers, has her eyes and ears peeled for answers, but the pull of her old life and the unnerving uncertainty of the new

Linda Meadows at SSCL Click the image below to watch a video of Linda Meadows' presentation about the SSCL Seed Library on March 28, 2026. This presentation and our Seed Library were both created by Terry Van Praet. The narration is AI-generated using Google Slides.

SSCL is delighted to host author Deborah K. Shepherd at our library. Read more about her work here. This is the current schedule of events. Our Stockton Springs events are highlighted below. From H&H Mercantile: " Books in Bloom is coming to Searsport, Stockton Springs, and Bucksport! This spring, we’re creating a three‑town literary trail where local businesses will host Maine authors for readings, signings, meet‑and‑greets, and spring‑themed book displays. Each participatin

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Scott Moore was born in Washington D.C. in 1953. Both of his parents were professional illustrators. In 1969, the family moved to Rockland, Maine. Peter attended the Portland School of Art (now Maine College of Art) and graduated in 1978 with a major in painting. Scott's work has been exhibited throughout New England, as well as in Charleston, South Carolina and in the Washington area. Painting has been his principal source of income since the early 1990s. Peter has been a r

Join us as we work on our projects. We are a group of knitters and crafters who like to socialize while we create. We meet from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month in the Reading Room at SSCL . All skill levels and crafts are welcome. We knit, crochet, hook rugs, and sketch designs for stained glass projects Average attendance is 8-10 people, but we have had as many as 16. People come from Swanville, Bucksport, Prospect, and Searsport in addition to

The Stockton Springs Community Library is delighted to announce that we will be hosting a "Make and Take" Lego Club from 3:30-5:00 pm . You will make your own creations and take them home to share with family and friends. This program dates are: Wednesday January 21, 2026 Wednesday February 18, 2026 Wednesday March 18, 2026. The club designed for 4 to 10-year-olds but EVERYONE is welcome. We all love building with Lego! The Stockton Springs Community Library is an all-volun

Peter Walls is a Maine-based artist whose home and studio are located in Stockton Springs, Maine. Peter collaborates on private and public projects, including murals, throughout New England, and has been an exhibiting studio artist for the past 29 years. Enchanted by the Maine landscape, Peter is primarily known for his shaped panel paintings, decorative artwork, and public murals. His unique style and use of color draw you into his world, allowing you to meditate on and reco

On October 25, 2025 , 11 children and 10 adults attended the annual SSCL Halloween party. Lots of reading, crafting, snacking, great costumes, and fun for everyone! For more information on our children's programming, go to our Facebook page or call us at 207-567-4147.

From time to time, the library singles out volunteers who have made a significant impact during the year(s). The Volunteer Honorees are: 2025 – Linda Hurley 2024 - Nancy Olmstead and Laura Bouzan 2023 – Susan Hall-Taylor and Polly Martin 2022 – Pat Bradley 2021 – BOTTLE VOLUNTEERS: Laura Bouzan, Pat Curley, Peter Curley, Carol Fuller, Sam Fuller, Debbie Harris, Jim Harris, Donna Newell, Dave Newell, Robbie Pendleton, Dick Pendleton, and Andrea Staples 2020 – Judy O’Neal 2019

Stockton Springs Community Library is governed and operated by a staff of dedicated volunteers and a part-time Library Director. Currently, there are over 30 volunteers helping out at the library on a regular basis in various capacities. The Library Trustees and Board Directors, who are also volunteers, would like to thank everyone who has provided such generous support. We appreciate your patronage, donations, volunteerism, and community spirit. We are looking for new volunt

Thank you to the individuals who have and continue to serve as Trustees and Board members. Your time, effort, and resources are greatly appreciated. The Library Director, Board of Directors, and Library Trustees are: Interim Library Director and Trustee: Pat Curley President: Carol Fuller Vice President: Debbie Harris Secretary: Constance “Robbie” Pendleton Treasurer: Susan Hall-Taylor Trustee: Susan Henkel Trustee: Andrea Staples Student Voting Trustee: Evan Cottrell

Artist Mark Quigley will exhibit his oil paintings at the Stockton Springs Community Library from August 23 to September 6 th for a...