Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m.
In this lecture, Vana Carmona, founder of The Prince Project, reveals the history of enslavement in Maine. Until recently, few people knew that it even existed in our State. School curriculum omitted it entirely. Historical house museums never mentioned it. Vana has spent 13 years uncovering over 2300 people who were enslaved here or were descendants of those enslaved. She has also researched their enslavers. This presentation also puts this history into a global context.
Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m.
This workshop is for those of you ready to connect to your inner peace, while discovering your inner artist. Yes, you have an inner artist, and this workshop will help you free them!
Paint Your Peace founder and artist Jennifer Jarvis will gently guide you through color mixing and abstract painting exercises which will introduce you to the medium of acrylic paints, the process of painting as a holistic healing modality, and the ability to connect to your inner resources and disconnect from stress, all while building confidence in your ability to express yourself artistically.
No experience needed. All supplies will be provided. This program is best suited for adults.
Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m.
Author Kris Coronado and illustrator Islenia Mil will be at the library to read and talk about their picture book, Lighthouse Ladies: Shining a Spotlight on Hardy Heroines. These true stories tell the tales of women who battled the elements and saved sailors’ lives.
“Ahoy! To man a lighthouse over a century ago in America required guts, courage, and bravery. It was a job tackled by hundreds every day, many of whom . . . were not men! This true tale chronicles the amazing feats of four fascinating women. Each real lighthouse lady featured in this book—whether she’s on a wind-walloped Hawaiian clifftop or an icy channel off the Virginia coast—shows that girl power was around long before it became a popular phrase.”