Abby Morrow is the Jesup’s Youth Services Librarian and is responsible for ordering all the books for kids, from picture books to young adult novels. She also plans fun events at the Jesup, including craft programs, author talks, summer reading programs, and more - ask her what is up next! You can also reach her at amorrow@jesuplibrary.org or (207) 288-4245.
Thank you to our patrons, partner organizations and businesses, and community members for a great summer reading program!
Partner Organizations
Performers, Writers, and Artists
Thank you to Bee Parks and the Hornets for helping us kick off the Summer Reading Program!
Thank you to Alexandra Hinrichs for sharing her new books, The Lobster Lady and I Am Made of Mountains with us in July.
Thank you to Michael Albert for inspiring us to make our own collages from recycled materials.
Thank you to Portland Stage for teaching us to “bee expressive”!
Bee Kind Bar Harbor
Thank you to these local businesses for helping us “bee kind” this summer during the Bee Kind Bar Harbor Community Scavenger Hunt!
Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shop
My Darling Maine Island Boutique
Book bags for newborns are given to MDI Hospital for parents when children are born. Each bag includes information about reading to your baby, a bookmark, a board book and information about the library.
Through books and other materials, and with creative and stimulating programming, an excellent children’s library builds readers and life-long learners.
Babies are engaged with words and pictures and quality playthings. Children start with early readers and move on to chapter books, exploring real and imaginary worlds. Teens can find a place to be in the community where they can try on new ideas and approaches to life.
Beyond our broad collection of books for youth from newborns to young adults, we also provide:
a 10,000-piece Lego set
puzzles
games
a dollhouse
stuffed animals
unit studies: themed bags with a book, a video and a toy
creative programming, from concerts to author talks to book-making to fly-tying workshops
We’re bursting at the seams, but working hard to build the space our community needs: learn more about the future of youth services and spaces at the Jesup!
