Archival Shelving
FOL Bag recipients
Student Art Show Reception Band
Game time
Tie Dye on the lawn
Wild Suncatchers
Iana Cranewing, owner of Joyful Upcycled with items from Haystack mentorship program
Knitting on Thursdays
Share the Love
Reading
Kneisel Hall
Penny Ricker, teacher at the Blue Hill Consolidated School
Storytime
Manga
Bagpipe storytime
Tim and Kids doing it right
Ukulele Hodgman
Yoga Kids
Peter Boie
Featured Library Events
Family Place Workshop
March 11, 2026, 10:30 am
- 12:00 pm, Howard Room
The Blue Hill Library will host a Family Place Workshop series on five Wednesday mornings . . . Details »
Coastal Kids Science Series with 4-H: Ahoy Young Sailors!
March 11, 2026, 3:30 pm
- 4:30 pm, Howard Room
Join Leah from 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on Wednesday March 11 from . . . Details »
Through Her Lens—Women Photographers of Midcoast Maine, 1885-1925
March 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
- 8:00 pm, Howard Room
The Blue Hill Public Library and Penobscot Marine Museum are cosponsoring a lecture by Matt . . . Details »
French Conversation Group: French Roast
March 12, 2026, 1:00 pm
- 2:30 pm, Howard Room
In an effort to keep up our French language skills, Rich Boulet will host French Roast, an . . . Details »
Youth Chess Club
March 12, 2026, 3:30 pm
- 4:30 pm, Howard Room
Kids of all ages are invited to come play chess at the library on Thursdays . . . Details »
Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts
March 12, 2026, 5:00 pm
- 8:00 pm, Main Room
The Blue Hill Chess Enthusiasts meet each Thursday evening for pick-up games of chess. All . . . Details »
Currently on Display at BHPL
“Tucked Away: Ephemera Found in Donated Books” by the Friends of the Library
Each year, the Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library sort, clean, and sell thousands of donated books from its basement bookstore, the Book Nook. Many of those donated books come with added surprises—bookmarks, . . . Read More »
“I Spy” by Claire Malina
From January through the end of March, everyone is invited to play “I Spy” in the children’s Larchwood Room exhibit case. In the exhibit case, there are many hidden items amidst a winter scene. . . . Read More »
“Visions of Light” – Paintings by Judy Holder
The Blue Hill Public Library will present “Visions of Light” an “exploration in translating light to paint” by Orrington artist Judy Holder. The exhibition features paintings, in oil, acrylic, and gouache, on display at . . . Read More »
Upcoming Events / Full Library Calendar
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