SPECIAL EVENTS 2026

Author Talk with Bucksport Author Dana Green

Bucksport resident Dana L. Green’s short story “This World Will Remember ME” received a silver medal in the 2026 Next Generation Short Story competition which is included in his new book Maine : a short story collection : mysteries of rural and seacoast life. 

Books will be available for purchase - $15 each (cash only)

Friends of the Library Yard & Bake Sale

Donations for the yard sale will be accepted at the Arey Center from August 22nd-August 28th. Please email  Valorie1949@gmail.com to coordinate your donation drop-off.

The following items will not be accepted: Clothes, Books, Electronics

If you would like to contribute to the Bake Sale, please bring individually wrapped small baked goods to the library on Friday August 28th between 10 and 4.

The library will be closed on August 29th so all our staff can assist with our fundraiser.

Maine Author Talk : Claire Ackroyd

Buck Memorial Library welcomes Claire Acroyd, a published author as well as a landscape & garden designer.

​Raised in England among the best traditions of English gardening, in a large house with a large garden and a large family. 25 years ago she began doing inspections for organic certification for the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and this is where she found the impetus to write a story.

Her inspection work provided her with a unique look into the operations of the maple syrup industry and the people who toil in order to bring sugary sweetness to our tables. From that, "Murder in the Maple Woods" and its follow up, "Body in the Blueberry Barrens" were born.

Her books will be available for purchase from Bookstacks.

The American Story through Song

The American Story through Song, created for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the duo Sultana weaves history, original songs, and a slideshow for a unique and fun look at U.S. history and legends. It is a story of heroes and celebrities, immigrants and indigenous peoples, injustices and progress. Visits are paid to a legendary heroine, a sports superstar, a technological feat, a media circus and much more.

Out with the Old: Safely Dispose of Your Old Devices

Learn how to safely dispose of old computers, phones, tablets, and more. Bring your old devices for hands-on assistance to clean them up and practical advice for where to take them afterwards. Presented by Greg Schulz, Owner of House Call Tech