Island Readers & Writers

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/

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.

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!

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.

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! 🥳📖

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.

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! 🤍📖

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!

05/13/2026

We have ONE WEEK to match $750 in sponsorships for teachers & librarians to attend Dear Teacher 2026!

Visit https://donorbox.org/dear-teacher-26-scholarship-matching to 2x your support!