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

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

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

Stockton Springs Community Library will hold its 12 th Annual Pie and Art Festival on Saturday August 16 th from 9am- 1pm. This popular...

The Great Fire of 1947 and the End of Bar Harbor’s Golden Eray On Sunday, July 27 th at 2 pm, the Stockton Springs Community Library is...

We are raffling a beautiful hand-made quilt by Judy Oneal. A Reader’s Whimsy was inspired by Keffe Fassett’s “Classic Plus Rainbow” collection by Free Spirit Fabrics and by Missouri Star Quilt’s Book Review pattern. The quilt was machine-pieced and quilted by Judy Oneal of Stockton Springs, Maine. The teapot square was English paper pieced. Drop in to the library to purchase a ticket or two. The winner will be announced at our Great Event fundraiser on September 6th. A Read