Cathy Harriton has just agreed to join the board of the Swan’s Island Educational Society. Cathy … She Said Yes: Welcoming CathyRead more
News
Executive Director Named
Announcing . . . It is with great pleasure that the Board of Trustees announces that Jeanne … Executive Director NamedRead more
Annual meeting update
There was a great turnout at the Swan’s Island Educational Society (SIES) annual meeting on Monday, … Annual meeting updateRead more
2017 SIES Annual Meeting Notice
Annual Meeting Notice Monday August 14, 2017 7 pm Swan’s Island Library All … 2017 SIES Annual Meeting NoticeRead more
Island librarian passes away
An island and Maine librarian passed away on February 26, 2017 at the age of 96.
Charlotte Hall, librarian, lived on Swan’s Island for several years in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. She came to the island as the wife of Winslow Hall who served as pastor of the Advent Christian Church.
Maps, do you use maps?
Do you use maps? GPS and directional finders in smart phones,tablets, and newer vehicle GPS accessories are probably what most people think about when they need map. Usually a map provides direction concerning where we need or want to go.
New audio and ebook platform coming
Please see the message below for information about a change in our audio and e-book service.
Audio book magazine
Audio books narrator reviews
SIES Annual Meeting
All are welcome. Members are encouraged to attend. Two Board seats have been vacated and will be filled at the annual meeting according to a vote by the membership. Organizational updates and financial information will be presented.
Members will be notified by email or delivered by USPS for whom we do not have an email address.
Maine supports its libraries
The Maine news report linked below reminded me of the overwhelming generosity of people all over the US, including author Katherine Patterson, who shipped boxes and boxes of books to us following our fire. Katherine went so far as to hook up with a traveling book vendor to get books from her private collection in Vermont to Maine and ultimately the island.