Meeting of the Friends of Witherle Library
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Dennett’s at the Wharf Opening Day
15 Sea Street / Castine, Maine After an incredible 2024 season, we are thrilled to announce our return for 2025! Along with lunch, dinner, and drinks, this summer we are excited to also bring a weekend brunch menu to the peninsula. With goodies ranging from freshly baked treats for those looking for a sweet start ... Read more
StoryWalk Community Kick-Off
Join Castine town officials for the community kick-off event to celebrate their T-Mobile corporate grant funding for the proposed StoryWalk. Attendees are invited to explore the proposed path, try out a guided StoryWalk with the Children's Librarian, and to learn more about the planned native plantings. Kid-friendly refreshments provided. Corner of Court and Spring Streets ... Read more
Stories on the Water: Notable Castine Inhabitants
Many have heard of Castine’s maritime history and celebrated captains and shipbuilders, but what other stories, and which other people, make this place unique? On Thursday, June 26, join the Wilson Museum and Maine Maritime Academy for a unique on-the-water learning opportunity to enrich your perspective of Castine’s waterscapes through stories of some of its notable ... Read more
Socratic Seminar
At Witherle Library, 41 School Street. A group discussion exploring ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text. Moderated by Lana Gold and Holly Perry. Socratic Seminars use short texts that contain rich ideas to explore and grapple with provocative ideas in a civil and thoughtful manner. Participants do not have to attend all three, ... Read more
Stories on the Water: Notable Castine Inhabitants
Many have heard of Castine’s maritime history and celebrated captains and shipbuilders, but what other stories, and which other people, make this place unique? On Thursday, June 26, join the Wilson Museum and Maine Maritime Academy for a unique on-the-water learning opportunity to enrich your perspective of Castine’s waterscapes through stories of some of its notable ... Read more
Kneisel Festival Weekly Chamber Music Concert
Join us in 2025 for nine weeks of magnificent chamber music with our outstanding Kneisel Hall faculty, guest artists, and the ever-exceptional Young Artists. Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing ... Read more
Kneisel Festival Weekly Chamber Music Concert
Join us in 2025 for nine weeks of magnificent chamber music with our outstanding Kneisel Hall faculty, guest artists, and the ever-exceptional Young Artists. Since its founding in 1902, Kneisel Hall has been a summer haven for thousands of artists who are deeply passionate about chamber music. Immersing in timeless chamber music repertoire and performing ... Read more
Pentagöet Day
Join the Pentagöet Inn and their team for the first-ever Pentagöet Day! We searched high and low for the opening day of the historic inn, but no luck—what we did find was the founder Lizzie Moon’s birthday, her husband’s Roland Hamilton’s birthday, and their wedding date. As it turns out, all of these significant dates ... Read more
Castine Kids’ Farmers & Makers Market
Location for June 28th: Castine's Trinitarian Church on Main Street. See you there! Join our adorable young entrepreneurs as they sell their crafts, baked goods, and other special items on the Town Common! 41 School Street / Castine, Maine
Backshore Beach Bash
Join your fellow Castinians for fun and food at the Backshore Beach Bash! Burgers and dogs provided. Bring your own sides, drinks, and beach chair. There will be yard games, volleyball, and tunes. Come join the summer fun! Sponsored by Castine's Recreation Committee.
Hands-On History Open House at Wilson Museum
At the Wilson Museum, 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine. Demonstrations, Dinosaur Egg Hunt, & a Floating Open House! DELIGHTFUL DEMONSTRATIONS Kicking off our season of demonstrations will be our Hands-On History Open House. Bring your friends and family for unique and engaging demonstrations across our campus. There will be engaging demonstrations and youth visitors ... Read more