Kick back, relax, and enjoy a free movie screening selected and hosted by librarian and movie collection curator Kate Young. Gathering on the fourth Wednesday of each month (through May) this series will include a mix of nostalgic favorites and recent hits projected on our 15 ft screen. Free popcorn provided; outside snacks welcome. End time will vary depending on the movie. Preview the selection of films and reserve your seat at nehlibrary.org/events or call 207-276-3333.

Celebrate the first days of Spring at the Neighborhood House 2026 “Sip, Snack & Socialize”. This free event features beverages, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and merriment!

The Town of Mount Desert is changing the way it handles recycling and waste disposal. Join Public Works Director Brian Henkel and Michael Carroll, Executive Director of Municipal Waste Hub to learn how this "single stream" system works and how these changes will affect Mount Desert residents. Q&A following a short presentation. Attend in-person or online: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/16314927

Gather round at our monthly open mic; an eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance. Coffee and light refreshments will be available by donation to benefit the library. Advance registration is appreciated but not required. (https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15794883)

The Coffeehouse meets on the third Friday of each month, January through May. (Jan. 16; Feb. 20; Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15)

Join us for the premiere screening of "Soldiers & Dancers: The Art of a Princely State," a new documentary film reflecting on an ancient performing art from Mayurbhanj, East India. The result of an expedition in dance ethnography by MDI resident Judith Blank, this film secures digital transfers of Super 8 film stock shot on-site during performances in 1969-1970. A short Q&A and audience feedback session will follow. Reserve a seat: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/16313841

A free-to-enter, all ages chess tournament organized by the Northeast Harbor Library and MDI Chess. Beginner friendly; if you know how the pieces move, this tournament is for you! Contact the Tournament Director, Ezra Sassaman (ezra.sassaman@gmail.com) or the NEHL Programs Coordinator, Zachary Taibi (ztaibi@nehlibrary.org / 207-276-3333) with questions or for assistance. Tournament details and registration: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/16288039

Are those unused arts and crafts supplies piling up? Bring them to the library to share with others, and maybe start a new hobby in the process. The Craft Swap is an all day drop-in event providing craft materials for free to everybody; if you want it, it’s yours! There is no requirement to bring a donation if you want to take something home. The library will accept donations of like-new and gently used materials during open hours from February 13th until 10:30 am on March 7th. More info: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15857452

Are those unused arts and crafts supplies piling up? Bring them to the library to share with others, and maybe start a new hobby in the process. The Craft Swap is an all day drop-in event providing craft materials for free to everybody; if you want it, it’s yours! There is no requirement to bring a donation if you want to take something home. The library will accept donations of like-new and gently used materials during open hours from February 13th until 10:30 am on March 7th. More info: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15857452

Mount Desert Nursery School will be hosting a Chili Cook-Off Benefit Dinner at the Neighborhood House on Friday, February 27th, from 5:00–6:30 PM. We are looking for both chili makers and attendees. See flyer for more details. See link for more details.

Kick back, relax, and enjoy a free movie screening selected and hosted by librarian and movie collection curator Kate Young. Gathering on the fourth Wednesday of each month (through May) this series will include a mix of nostalgic favorites and recent hits projected on our 15 ft screen. Free popcorn provided; outside snacks welcome. End time will vary depending on the movie. Preview the selection of films and reserve your seat at nehlibrary.org/events or call 207-276-3333.

Gather round at our monthly open mic; an eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance. Coffee and light refreshments will be available by donation to benefit the library. Advance registration is appreciated but not required. (https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15794883)

The Coffeehouse meets on the third Friday of each month, January through May. (Jan. 16; Feb. 20; Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15)

Learn about hundreds of scholarship opportunities in this workshop offered by the Maine Community Foundation. Open to both youth and adult learners, this workshop will demystify what to expect from the scholarship application process and offer guidance on writing a successful application. Register to attend at: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15599545

Join The Community School (TCS) at Volta climbing gym to meet and hear from alumni about how their TCS education has inspired life-long learning in their High School experience and in meaningful work in our wider community. Learn about how the TCS 8th grade Capstone Project has been influential in many alumni's young-adult path. Come climb and then stay for the event!

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Event Description: Join The Community School for Place-Based Education and their Sweet Fern Forest Kindergarten teaching team for an evening in the yurt as we explore the interweaving of the Forest School pillars of outdoor and social-emotional learning, along with emergent nature-based academics and mindfulness, to build resilience, wonder and a strong foundation for 4-6 year-olds and the elementary years ahead. We invite you to RSVP directly on our website at www.thecommunityschool.me/events. We hope to see you there!

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Join certified yoga instructor Dianna Sproul on a journey using movement, breathwork, sound, and journaling - realigning and refocusing the body and mind. All abilities welcome; free to attend. Equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own if preferred. Registration is required: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15964916

The indoor Bar Harbor Winter Market returns to YWCA MDI this Sunday from 9:30 AM to noon. Don’t miss your favorite vendors, artisans, and farmers!

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Gather round at our monthly open mic; an eclectic mix of music, poetry, storytelling and performance. Coffee and light refreshments will be available by donation to benefit the library. Advance registration is appreciated but not required. (https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15794883)

The Coffeehouse meets on the third Friday of each month, January through May. (Jan. 16; Feb. 20; Mar. 20; Apr. 17; May 15)

The Sunday Sessions Sextet offer a free performance of jazz, blues, groove and original takes on popular music. Performing shows and offering clinics across the state of Maine, this powerhouse group features the talents of Matthew Lawson (trumpet), Shane Ellis (saxophone), Dan Granholm (trombone), Greg Snakard (piano), Will Miller (bass), and Beau Lisy (drums). Reserve a seat: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15897986

Downeast Restorative Justice and the Northeast Harbor Library are hosting their first Community Circle of the new year; a discussion space to share, listen and support each other while acknowledging differing experiences. At the opening of each circle, DRJ’s Restorative Practitioner Kayla Gagnon will introduce Restorative principles & practices to facilitate the circle conversation, followed by a new discussion topic guided by the interests of participants and recent events. Circles meet on the second Thursday of each month. More info: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15854538

Elly Andrews and Robin Strauss will lead a workshop in making your own table-top tree centerpiece with fresh evergreen boughs. Registration is required to participate and space is limited: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15796670

Join integrative wellness expert Jennifer Byer for a conversation about mindful holidays as YWCA MDI kicks off our new YW Empower Hour Series. Connect with neighbors and learn techniques for finding calm in the holiday chaos. This event is free, refreshments will be provided, and everyone is welcome. 36 Mount Desert St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

Looking for a little sparkle this season? Stop by Conference Room B at MDI Hospital, 10 Wayman Lane in Bar Harbor, on December 9th from 9 AM to 2 PM for a beautiful selection of jewelry that is perfect for gifting or treating yourself!

All proceeds support patient care at MDI Hospital. We hope to see you there!

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Elly Andrews and Robin Strauss will lead a workshop in making your own table-top flower turkey arrangement, just in time for the holiday. Participants are encouraged to bring their own garden pruners and vase/container if able. Registration is required and space is limited: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15538684

Join artist/illustrator Susannah Fisher for a free workshop teaching methods and techniques to sketch birds from observation. Participants will be guided through the use of simple shapes to get proportions before developing form and feather texture. No prior drawing experience is necessary, just the willingness to try something new. Pencils, kneaded erasers, and paper will be provided. Registration required: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15085575

Please join us during Bar Harbor’s PJ Sale on November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA in Bar Harbor! *Ticket sales conclude at 1:00 p.m.*

Raffle items include gift certificates, local restaurant vouchers, hotel stays, jewelry, and more! There are over $5,000 in local prizes, plus a special door prize entry just for stopping by!

All sales go directly toward enhancing patient care at MDI Hospital. Every ticket you purchase helps make a difference in our community.

For more questions or more information, please contact Victoria Mayer at Victoria.Mayer@mdihospital.org.

Join Sean Gaskell for an entertaining and educational performance of West African kora music. The kora is a 21-stringed West African harp, traditionally played by oral historians known as Jali or Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande Empire, and the instrument continues to see extensive use in contemporary music. Reserve a seat: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14341574

Join local poets and friends for a night of camaraderie and poetry sharing. An evening to celebrate each other, the Gathering will be an open-mic format with time to sign up at the start of the event. Presented in collaboration with the Southwest Harbor Public Library. Light refreshments will be served; registration is encouraged but not required: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/15271564

Join us for "Thrilling Tales of Adventure!" - true stories of daring, determination and endurance, told live! A collaboration of Volta Climbing Gym and the Northeast Harbor Library. Five speakers will share their exhilarating experiences from mountain climbing expeditions, living and working at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and swimming the 44 nautical miles around Mount Desert Island. Register to attend for free: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14519590

Join Maine mystery author Moe Claire at the Northeast Harbor Library for a discussion on the use of setting in mystery and a live reading from the newly revised edition of “A Fickle Tide”, the first of her Pyke Island Mysteries. Register: https://nehlibrary.libcal.com/event/14867771

Join author author Gail Cleveland to discuss her historical fiction novel, "Settlers by the Sea", and her ongoing work. "Settlers by the Sea" explores the imagined life of a real settler named Zelhpia Haynes, who arrived in Maine in 1760 at the age of 16. After finding Zelhpia’s gravestone, Cleveland was inspired to dive into the complex and fascinating story of survival on a rugged, unfamiliar coast.

A professional artist for over 40 years, Gail Cleveland owns and operates Smart Studio, the gallery her mother Wini Smart established in Northeast Harbor, Maine. Writing runs deep in her family, and her dream of becoming a writer too was realized with her debut novel in 2024.