Join the Wilson Museum & Witherle Memorial Library for a Juneteenth Celebration featuring Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan! “We’ll see the difference a touch of black can make. Just remember, whatever I do, I’ll be me and you’ll be you.” A theatrical read-aloud of Beautiful Blackbird, followed by a guided craft inspired by the book. ... Read more
Join us for a free reception to meet the new Executive Director and view the current exhibits. Refreshments served. No reservations required.
The Barn at Barncastle invites you to their delightful summer concert series, featuring a range of talented musicians. For details and tickets, please visit here. The Barn is stocked with a bar, but no food. Consider making a reservation at the Barncastle restaurant adjacent to the venue beforehand! 125 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
Who’s ready for a shucking good time? Presenting “Mondays Shuck!” Oyster Pop-ups in the courtyard of the Pentagöet Inn! (26 Main Street / Castine, Maine) The inn has partnered with five local oyster farms to bring weekly oyster nights to Castine: @tapleycoveoyster + @deerisleoysterco + @waukeagneckoyster + @fishcreekoysters + @besodelmaroysters Starting June 23 through September 29 from ... Read more
All are welcome. Find out more about the Friends and all they do to help the library. 41 School Street / Castine, Maine
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
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
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
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
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