Join us for an evening of four new dance works in progress by Maine-based and guest artists. This hour-long performance will give a brief peek into the creative process of choreography, and will be followed by a short talk-back with the artists. Featuring new work by MDI-based choreographer Dani Robbins and dance students from College of the Atlantic.

Dani Robbins (they/she) is a Maine-based choreographer, performer, and educator. They use a multimedia practice to develop performance work. After completing their undergraduate studies in dance at Bennington College, Dani has shown original dance work throughout Europe and New England. They were a 2023 NAS New England Creative Community Fellow and currently teach as adjunct faculty at College of the Atlantic. In recent years, the central focus of Dani's movement research has been the theatrical practice of professional wrestling.

Utilizing generative constraints, this workshop will help unlock creative freedom by limiting the often paralyzing, endless possibilities of the blank page. We'll write together using various prompts, and experiment with techniques such as blackout poetry. All are welcome, and no poetry writing experience is necessary. Please register to secure a spot.

Shir Kehila holds an MFA in creative writing & translation from Columbia, and works as a freelance translator and editor. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in several journals, and has been supported by the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference and the Tin House Summer Workshop.

Have any disused sports gear cluttering up your home? Give it a second life by donating or trading to somebody new. All items will be made available for FREE to all, whether you have made a contribution or not. This program is a collaboration of the Sustainability Committee of the Town of Mount Desert and the Northeast Harbor Library

The library will accept donations of sports gear in good condition during open hours from April 13th until noon on April 27th. Accepted items include bicycles, skis, climbing equipment, bats, balls, rackets, sticks, wearable gear and the like!

The Sustainability Committee of the Town of Mount Desert has the following mission: to keep informed on sustainability issues for the Town; to review and analyze data and information pertaining to the impact of Town activities on the tax rate and environment; to recommend to the Board of Selectmen policies, ordinances and action plans to implement practical, timely efforts to reduce costs, reduce energy use and reduce the impact of Town activities on our environment.

Not everyone can sing on key, but all crowds can. All are welcome to join pianist Christina Spurling for a one-night pick-up choir at the library! Even without rehearsal, public choirs can be stunning to listen to and thrilling to be part of. It’s good for us to sing with others - it teaches us to pitch in and be vulnerable and brave. No choir experience or music reading skills are necessary, just bring your voice! We will lift ours together to sing in unison and harmony: folk songs, spirituals, rounds, “pop” songs, something familiar and something new!

This program is all-ages; children 8 years old and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Christina Spurling holds a masters degree in collaborative piano performance and loves bringing people together to make music. She has taught group music classes and directed choirs at various schools, colleges and community centers in Maine and Massachusetts. She currently directs the choir at the Somesville Union Meeting House UCC and accompanies the choirs at Colby College.