Allegra Kuhn lives in Stockton Springs. She studied at the University of Massachusetts, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpting. She later attended Goddard College, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Art. Allegra has exhibited her work at many galleries in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Courtesy of Allegra Kuhn https://www.allegrakuhn.com/ To see more of Allegra's work, visit her website. Artist statement about her work on display at SSCL: "S

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

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