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June 27 at 6 p.m.: Back Over There – Richard Rubin, author of “The Last of the Doughboys,” returns to Rangeley Public Library to discuss his newest book, “Back Over There.” While Rubin interviewed elderly survivors of WWI for “The Last of the Doughboys,” he recognized a need to go to Europe, “Over There,” in order to get the full story. Going to France, he discovered that, even though it has been 100 years since the battles, WWI is still very much alive for those who live among its ruins.
July 6 at 7 p.m.: Astronomy for Everyone: Size and Scale of the Universe – Astronomer Kevin Manning, a former consultant with NASA, has always been passionate about astronomy, and wants to share the excitement with you! In this 1-1/2 hour presentation, you will look into the mysteries of eclipses and other celestial events in the universe. Following this indoor formal presentation, we will go outdoors to view celestial objects such as the ice crystal rings of Saturn or craters on the Moon through a powerful hand-crafted telescope (weather permitting).
July 8 at 10 a.m: Annual Book & Bake Sale! – Delicious home baked goodies and the library’s largest selection of gently used books will be on sale across the street and under the tent.
July 11 at 6 p.m.: Culture & Spirituality – Join storyteller, Sister Bernadette Gautreau, who spent 50 years among the Cree of the Little Red River Nation as she shares stories of culture, spirituality, and philosophy of the Medicine Wheel.
July 18 at 6 p.m.: The Sweet Life – Actress, author, and storyteller Susan Poulin will read from her newest book, “The Sweet Life,” featuring her alter-ego Ida LeClair. In her latest semi-serious “self-help” book, Poulin returns to the fictional Maine town of Mahoosuc Mills and the oh-so-familiar world of popular character Ida LeClair as she offers advice on how to keep relationships fresh and life as sweet, simple, and easy as possible.
July 25 at 6 p.m.: Folk Music Concert – Bill Berlinghoff, a folksinger in the Pete Seeger tradition, has appeared in almost every east-coast state from Maine to Virginia and as far west as Colorado and Oregon. In his rich, flexible baritone accompanied by banjo or guitar, Bill sings a wide range of songs, spanning the traditional mountain music of Tennessee, popular folk music of the ’60s, topical songs of quiet coffeehouses, rowdy pub sing-alongs, and a few originals.
August 1 at 6 p.m.: Traditional Matryoshka Nested Doll Making: From Russia to New England – This beautifully illustrated interactive presentation by Marina Forbes will feature the history of Matryoshka nested doll making in Russia. Forbes will examine the tapestry of rich folk tradition and symbolism of the doll’s appearance. She will take the audience on a quick stop at the 1900 World Fair in Paris that made Russian nested dolls and Faberge eggs famous, followed by an exciting illustrated tour of a working doll-making factory in rural Russia.
August 2 at 10 a.m.: Matryoshka Nested Doll Painting Workshop – Traditional Russian artist and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique workshop on the rich Russian folk tradition of Matryoshka (wooden nested doll) painting.
August 8 at 6 p.m.: Trump, Brexit & the Broken Language of Politics – New York Times CEO and author Mark Thompson discusses his book “Enough Said: What’s Gone Wrong with the Language of Politics?” in the light of current politics on both sides of the Atlantic.
August 10 at 5:30 p.m.: Summer Celebration – An evening of good fun, fabulous food by chef Dave Kretzing, and a live and silent auction.
August 15 at 6 p.m.: An Evening of Ella with Anna Mather – Talented local singer, Anna Mather, will explore the rich music of Ella Fitzgerald.
August 22 at 6 p.m.: Let Me Tell a Story – Brunswick writer Paul Betit talks about his new book Let Me Tell A Story and how it came to be. Let Me Tell A Story is quite a departure from the military crime novels Betit has published in the past. A mix of short fiction and memoir, the book is a collection of short stories that take place over a 55-year period. The book begins with a tale about a 12-year-old boy from Augusta who learns some important life lessons during a family trip to Aroostook County. It ends with a piece about an elderly Brunswick couple learning some lessons of their own while coming to grips with old age.
September 5 at 6 p.m.: Where Do Our Birds Go & Why & When? – Bernd Heinrich Ph.D., Professor Emeriti at the University of Vermont, will be speaking at the Rangeley Public Library on “Where Do Our Birds Go and Why and When?” He will discuss bird migration, patterns of movement, and why some bird are here one year, then not here another year.
September 12 at 6 p.m.: Weathering Shame – Co-authors Kevin Mannix (2016 Maine Broadcaster of the Year) and Linda Rota will share from their book “Weathering Shame.” Kevin is best known as one of Maine’s most popular television weathermen, having served the broadcasting world for over forty years. Linda has been a social worker for more than 30 years. Married since 2011, Kevin and Linda collaborated in sharing their stories of childhood traumas and growing up with difficult family issues and illnesses. Theirs is a story of overcoming stigma and shame, and a story of personal healing.
September 13 (Time to be determined): Local Storytelling by Jeep Wilcox – Popular Rangeley storyteller, Jeep Wilcox, will entertain with his personal collection of stories and poetry.
Every Thursday Evening in September and October: Computer Literacy Courses – Geared to the novice and beginning computer users, these eight sessions will focus on computer basics, internet safety, the “bells and whistles” of Windows 10, how to get the most out of your smart phone, and more.
