Word invites mothers and caregivers to spend an afternoon at the Blue Hill Inn (40 Union Street) harnessing their creativity in a new way—writing in the compact, powerful “flash” form. Guiding the writers will be novelist and nonfiction author Kate Moses, whose four acclaimed books explore the experience of motherhood. The workshop will be held ... Read more
Mahjong returns for a spring session. If you would like to play, please email admin@witherlelibrary.net. The group will return this summer. Stay tuned.
Known around Castine as the publisher of Stroll Castine (Castine Living) magazine, throughout his surveying engineering career, Brian Norris has participated in a multitude of archaeological assignments around the globe. This talk will focus on a few select archaeological sites in the rain forests of Central America, in the desert of Central Turkey, and aboard a ... Read more
Location: Hutchins Education Center 112 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine Register for this book discussion here. This month's book: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world. A ... Read more
Moderated by Tom Lamontanaro. This month's topic is "Decentralized Finance". In person in the Downstairs Community Room and over Zoom. Go to the Zoom link
At Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street / Castine, Maine Potluck starts at 5:30 followed by the film at 6:30 (you can opt to just come for the film) The Castine Arts Association has organized another "Potluck and a Movie Night" season. Gather at Emerson Hall for a wonderful potluck supper in the meeting room, followed ... Read more
Our galleries are open from 10 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 2 to 5 pm on weekends. We look forward to seeing you! Wilson Museum & Perkins Gallery 107 Perkins Street / Castine, Maine
At Emerson Hall, 67 Court Street / Castine, Maine Potluck starts at 5:30 followed by the film at 6:30 (you can opt to just come for the film) Tom Jones The romantic and chivalrous adventures of adopted bastard Tom Jones in 18th-century England. Directed by Tony Richardson The Castine Arts Association has organized another "Potluck ... Read more
To our devoted members and friends: On June 10 at 5:30 please gather at the Castine Inn for our annual meeting. Cash bar is open at 5:30, with the business meeting starting at 6:15. Hors d'oeuvres are provided by CAA Board members...delicious! Plus, we are delighted that Marion Feldman will play Bach cello selections during ... 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
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