Island Readers & Writers

Island Readers & Writers Inspiring a passion for reading and learning among children.

IRW provides educational, book-centered experiences that connect classrooms with Maine authors & illustrators. Our web-based programming nurtures a love of books and a sense of curiosity, awareness, empathy, and wonder to meet parents, teachers, and children wherever they are.

Make reading an adventure! The Maine Storytime Finder is a new online tool that allows you to locate library programming...
06/15/2026

Make reading an adventure! The Maine Storytime Finder is a new online tool that allows you to locate library programming for children of all ages—wherever you are! IRW is proud to host this site, which aims to support a positive culture of reading for Maine families.

Visit https://mainestorytime.org/

We can't wait to welcome you to the Jesup Memorial Library this afternoon!
06/03/2026

We can't wait to welcome you to the Jesup Memorial Library this afternoon!

Today's the day! Our building addition is ready for its "soft open" and we're so excited for you to see it. Visit the library during our regular hours to explore our new spaces as we work towards completing the final touches.

Today, we're also hosting the Library of Congress's National Ambassador for Young People's Literature: acclaimed author Mac Barnett! These events are by-registration through Island Readers & Writers and will take place at 4:00pm and 6:00pm.

THANK YOU! 🎉 We raised funding from our community to provide 12 educator scholarships for Dear Teacher ‘26! Registration...
05/20/2026

THANK YOU! 🎉 We raised funding from our community to provide 12 educator scholarships for Dear Teacher ‘26! Registration is open now—sign up, tell a friend, apply for a scholarship! 🥳 See you in November!

We’re just $172 away from meeting our goal to help educators access the Dear Teacher ‘26 conference—our signature profes...
05/19/2026

We’re just $172 away from meeting our goal to help educators access the Dear Teacher ‘26 conference—our signature professional development offering. There are just 24 hours left to give! 📖🎉

05/18/2026

Students, teachers, and parents from the Outer Islands Teaching & Learning Collaborative (TLC) were on the Downeast Campus for three days this week! Students from Islesford, Great Cranberry, Monhegan, and Cliff hit the Challenge Course with EdGE staff, joined author Padma Venkatraman with Island Readers & Writers and had fun with their friends.

TWO MORE DAYS to meet our $750 challenge! Gifts of any amount are doubled when you give toward a scholarship to the 2026...
05/18/2026

TWO MORE DAYS to meet our $750 challenge! Gifts of any amount are doubled when you give toward a scholarship to the 2026 Dear Teacher conference. Show your support for educators with a 2x gift today! 🥳📖

We have just five days left to unlock $750 in matching funds for Dear Teacher 2026 scholarships! Give now to x2 your sup...
05/15/2026

We have just five days left to unlock $750 in matching funds for Dear Teacher 2026 scholarships! Give now to x2 your support! Link in comments.

We have a deep love for our partner schools and cherish every visit with authors & illustrators! Thank you for having us...
05/14/2026

We have a deep love for our partner schools and cherish every visit with authors & illustrators! Thank you for having us, Woodland Elementary School! 🤍📖

Give toward a Dear Teacher scholarship today and double your gift! Support professional development for educators that u...
05/14/2026

Give toward a Dear Teacher scholarship today and double your gift! Support professional development for educators that uplifts & inspires 🤍📖

Link in comments to 2x your gift!

Address

PO Box 227
Southwest Harbor, ME
04660

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12072445111

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