BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rangeley Public Library - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rangeley Public Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rangeley Public Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T172326Z CREATED:20260421T172326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T172326Z UID:10000640-1785598200-1785603600@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:19th Annual Hugh Ogden Memorial Poetry Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join with other poetry lovers to remember poet Hugh Ogden and to celebrate featured poet\, Betsy Sholl. The event will kick off with the Ogden family sharing poems of their father\, the late Hugh Ogden\, followed by a community open-poetry reading. This year’s program will feature poet Betsy Sholl\, former Poet Laureate of Maine from 2006 to 2011\, who hails from Portland. The poems in her tenth collection of poetry\, As If a Song Could Save You\, echo themes of family\, music\, joy\, grief\, and the natural world. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/19th-annual-hugh-ogden-memorial-poetry-gathering/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T152710Z CREATED:20260425T152710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T152710Z UID:10000650-1785924000-1785929400@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:"Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program DESCRIPTION:Do you collect cool rocks on your walks? Do you daydream about ancient ruins and lost civilizations? Do dinosaurs decorate most of your clothes? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you ready to discover all the wonders buried in the earth? Come explore with us! This summer we are exploring all the amazing things to be found with just a little bit of digging. From creepy crawlies\, to dino bones\, to the secrets of ancient peoples long before- we’re exploring it all! \nOpen to ages 6-7: Wednesdays\, July 8- Aug 12 \nOpen to ages 8-10: Thursdays\, July 9- Aug 13 \nOpen to ages 3-5: Fridays\, July 10 – 14 (we ask all preschoolers come with adult supervision.) \nPlease sign up ahead of time at The Rangeley Public Library. Children may sign up for one\, several\, or all sessions available to their age group.  Sessions include a story time\, a snack\, and an activity. We will often be playing in the dirt\, and it can get messy! Please dress appropriately! URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-program/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260320T201610Z CREATED:20260320T201357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T201610Z UID:10000451-1785952800-1785958200@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Critical & Rare Earth Minerals: Their Importance to Society & a Low-Carbon Future DESCRIPTION:What are critical and rare earth minerals? Where can they be found around the globe\, and what are the political implications of their prime locations\, such as Greenland and China? Why are these minerals so important for our lives today and for our low-carbon future? What is the nature of Maine’s deposits of these minerals\, and what are the controversies that surround their potential for mining? Geologist John Slack will discuss these contemporary\, vital issues and more. \nJohn Slack is a retired geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey\, where he worked for 40 years in Reston\, Virginia\, and two years in Menlo Park\, California. He holds a Ph.D. in Economic Geology from Stanford University (1976) and serves on the editorial boards of three scientific journals. He has over 400 publications on mineral deposits and mineral resources\, based on his field work in many parts of the US (New England\, Alaska\, Rocky Mountains)\, Canada\, Norway\, Australia\, and other countries. Over the past decade\, John’s research has focused on critical and rare earth minerals\, especially in Maine. He lives in Farmington and Rangeley. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/critical-rare-earth-minerals-their-importance-to-society-a-low-carbon-future/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T152916Z CREATED:20260425T152916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T152916Z UID:10000656-1786010400-1786015800@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:"Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program DESCRIPTION:Do you collect cool rocks on your walks? Do you daydream about ancient ruins and lost civilizations? Do dinosaurs decorate most of your clothes? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you ready to discover all the wonders buried in the earth? Come explore with us! This summer we are exploring all the amazing things to be found with just a little bit of digging. From creepy crawlies\, to dino bones\, to the secrets of ancient peoples long before- we’re exploring it all! \nOpen to ages 6-7: Wednesdays\, July 8- Aug 12 \nOpen to ages 8-10: Thursdays\, July 9- Aug 13 \nOpen to ages 3-5: Fridays\, July 10 – 14 (we ask all preschoolers come with adult supervision.) \nPlease sign up ahead of time at The Rangeley Public Library. Children may sign up for one\, several\, or all sessions available to their age group.  Sessions include a story time\, a snack\, and an activity. We will often be playing in the dirt\, and it can get messy! Please dress appropriately! URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-program-2/2026-08-06/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153113Z CREATED:20260425T153113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T153113Z UID:10000662-1786096800-1786102200@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:"Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program DESCRIPTION:Do you collect cool rocks on your walks? Do you daydream about ancient ruins and lost civilizations? Do dinosaurs decorate most of your clothes? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you ready to discover all the wonders buried in the earth? Come explore with us! This summer we are exploring all the amazing things to be found with just a little bit of digging. From creepy crawlies\, to dino bones\, to the secrets of ancient peoples long before- we’re exploring it all! \nOpen to ages 6-7: Wednesdays\, July 8- Aug 12 \nOpen to ages 8-10: Thursdays\, July 9- Aug 13 \nOpen to ages 3-5: Fridays\, July 10 – 14 (we ask all preschoolers come with adult supervision.) \nPlease sign up ahead of time at The Rangeley Public Library. Children may sign up for one\, several\, or all sessions available to their age group.  Sessions include a story time\, a snack\, and an activity. We will often be playing in the dirt\, and it can get messy! Please dress appropriately! URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-program-3/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T194411Z CREATED:20260409T194411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T194411Z UID:10000462-1786460400-1786464000@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Consciousness Book Group DESCRIPTION:The Consciousness Book Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. They welcome new members to discuss the current topics dealing with consciousness. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/consciousness-book-group/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T152710Z CREATED:20260425T152710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T152710Z UID:10000651-1786528800-1786534200@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:"Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program DESCRIPTION:Do you collect cool rocks on your walks? Do you daydream about ancient ruins and lost civilizations? Do dinosaurs decorate most of your clothes? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you ready to discover all the wonders buried in the earth? Come explore with us! This summer we are exploring all the amazing things to be found with just a little bit of digging. From creepy crawlies\, to dino bones\, to the secrets of ancient peoples long before- we’re exploring it all! \nOpen to ages 6-7: Wednesdays\, July 8- Aug 12 \nOpen to ages 8-10: Thursdays\, July 9- Aug 13 \nOpen to ages 3-5: Fridays\, July 10 – 14 (we ask all preschoolers come with adult supervision.) \nPlease sign up ahead of time at The Rangeley Public Library. Children may sign up for one\, several\, or all sessions available to their age group.  Sessions include a story time\, a snack\, and an activity. We will often be playing in the dirt\, and it can get messy! Please dress appropriately! URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-program/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T153000 DTSTAMP:20260714T174535Z CREATED:20260421T174151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T174535Z UID:10000642-1786545000-1786548600@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Saddleback Molly\, the Skiing Moose Story Hour DESCRIPTION:Maine author Karen Wilson will present a story hour for children. She will be reading from her children’s book Saddleback Molly\, the Skiing Moose\, a story in which a moose learns to ski. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/saddleback-molly-the-skiing-moose-story-hour/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000 DTSTAMP:20260801T163523Z CREATED:20260801T163523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T163523Z UID:10000665-1786550400-1786554000@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Stuffie Sleepover DESCRIPTION:All the stuffed friends (animal or doll) of Rangeley are invited to a stuffie sleepover at the library. Children and a parent or guardian visit from 4:00 to 5:00 for stories\, lessons\, snacks\, and crafts. Stuffed animals may stay at the library to party all night. Pictures of the stuffies’ antics will be posted on the Rangeley Public Library Facebook page and website. Stuffed friends may be picked up at 10:00 AM the next morning. Please let us know if you plan to attend by calling (207)864-5529. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/stuffie-sleepover/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T152916Z CREATED:20260425T152916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T152916Z UID:10000657-1786615200-1786620600@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:"Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program DESCRIPTION:Do you collect cool rocks on your walks? Do you daydream about ancient ruins and lost civilizations? Do dinosaurs decorate most of your clothes? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you ready to discover all the wonders buried in the earth? Come explore with us! This summer we are exploring all the amazing things to be found with just a little bit of digging. From creepy crawlies\, to dino bones\, to the secrets of ancient peoples long before- we’re exploring it all! \nOpen to ages 6-7: Wednesdays\, July 8- Aug 12 \nOpen to ages 8-10: Thursdays\, July 9- Aug 13 \nOpen to ages 3-5: Fridays\, July 10 – 14 (we ask all preschoolers come with adult supervision.) \nPlease sign up ahead of time at The Rangeley Public Library. Children may sign up for one\, several\, or all sessions available to their age group.  Sessions include a story time\, a snack\, and an activity. We will often be playing in the dirt\, and it can get messy! Please dress appropriately! URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-program-2/2026-08-13/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T193000 DTSTAMP:20260720T143711Z CREATED:20260227T192850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T143711Z UID:10000010-1786642200-1786649400@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:SUMMER CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER DESCRIPTION:← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nMessage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \nΔ\n \n\nSave the date of Thursday\, August 13th\, for Rangeley Public Library’s Summer Celebration\, our annual gala event in support of the library. This year’s event will take place at the beautiful Mountain Star Estate (Farmhouse Barn) on outer Main Street. As always\, there will be fabulous food\, magnificent auction items\, and a chance to socialize with friends. All proceeds benefit the Rangeley Public Library. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/summer-celebration-2/ LOCATION:Mountain Star Estate\, 2057 Main St\, Rangeley\, ME\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T153113Z CREATED:20260425T153113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T153113Z UID:10000663-1786701600-1786707000@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:"Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program DESCRIPTION:Do you collect cool rocks on your walks? Do you daydream about ancient ruins and lost civilizations? Do dinosaurs decorate most of your clothes? Do you like to get your hands dirty? Are you ready to discover all the wonders buried in the earth? Come explore with us! This summer we are exploring all the amazing things to be found with just a little bit of digging. From creepy crawlies\, to dino bones\, to the secrets of ancient peoples long before- we’re exploring it all! \nOpen to ages 6-7: Wednesdays\, July 8- Aug 12 \nOpen to ages 8-10: Thursdays\, July 9- Aug 13 \nOpen to ages 3-5: Fridays\, July 10 – 14 (we ask all preschoolers come with adult supervision.) \nPlease sign up ahead of time at The Rangeley Public Library. Children may sign up for one\, several\, or all sessions available to their age group.  Sessions include a story time\, a snack\, and an activity. We will often be playing in the dirt\, and it can get messy! Please dress appropriately! URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/unearth-a-story-summer-reading-program-3/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T194703Z CREATED:20260409T194703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T194703Z UID:10000523-1787151600-1787155200@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Rangeley Readers DESCRIPTION:Rangeley Readers meets the third Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM to discuss popular fiction books. Stop by the library to find out the current book and join the discussion. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/rangeley-readers/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T193000 DTSTAMP:20260328T140659Z CREATED:20260328T140659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T140659Z UID:10000454-1787162400-1787167800@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Neither Wife Nor Widow DESCRIPTION:Dale Ruth Sherburne\, author of Neither Wife Nor Widow\, will be speaking at the Rangeley Public Library on Wednesday\, August 19th\, at 6:00 PM. \nNeither Wife nor Widow is a collection of personal stories that explore the emotional realities of caregiving for a loved one with dementia. \nA riveting\, straight-from-the-trenches reveal about the emotions experienced while caregiving for a family member with dementia. Through dozens of conversational vignettes\, the author bares her feelings with raw\, unapologetic honesty. Stories range from humorous to touching to wrenching\, and shed a previously unseen light into a caregiver’s mind. \nThe caregiver heart will lighten knowing that “caregiver-land” has no room for judgment or guilt. Loneliness will become kinship with the millions of like-feeling caregivers who stand tall as survivors\, proud of work that can bend the soul but never break it. Caregivers—you—are the silent heroes who willingly give your all to your loved ones\, give it again and still yet again. You are magnificent! We salute you. \nTerri Kelly\, a representative from Rangeley Health and Wellness’s HARK program (HELP Adult Respite Care)\, will also be available with information about this valuable program. HARK provides needed aid for caregivers by creating a safe place where cognitively challenged seniors can participate in activities designed specifically to enrich their daily lives. Typically this program runs every Wednesday from 11-3 throughout the year in the lower level of the Rangeley Family Medicine Facility. \nPlease stop by the Library\, call (207)864-5529 or visit our website at rangeleylibrary.org to sign up for this free program. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/neither-wife-nor-widow/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T194853Z CREATED:20260409T194853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T194853Z UID:10000583-1787760000-1787763600@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:Adventure Book Group DESCRIPTION:Adventure Book Group meets the last Wednesday of each month to discuss (mostly) nonfiction books. Anyone is welcome to join the discussion. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/adventure-book-group/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T193000 DTSTAMP:20260328T143018Z CREATED:20260328T143018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T143018Z UID:10000455-1787767200-1787772600@www.rangeleylibrary.org SUMMARY:The Mystery of Maine's Wildlife DESCRIPTION:Announcing a one-hour presentation highlighting some of Maine’s more secretive wildlife species.  We rarely see these creatures but there is much to learn about them and their lifestyles.  This presentation will feature Atlantic puffins\, black bears\, Northern saw-whet owls\, Canada lynx\, and the American mink along with some surprises.  Writer and photographer Ed Robinson spends a great deal of time studying the natural world around us and will share some insights about these fascinating animals.  The presentation will entertain and educate with stunning photos\, biological facts\, and stories with a Q&A session to follow as appropriate. \nEd grew up in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Western New York and developed a deep love for wild creatures and the environment.  Since moving to Orr’s Island\, Maine from England in 2007\, he has been exploring this beautiful state and writing about the creatures that live here.  Ed recently published his second book titled Nature Notes from Maine: Puffins\, Black Bears\, Raccoons & More\, with the profits benefiting public education and conservation. \nIn reviewing Ed’s first book George Smith\, former Outdoor News Editor for the Bangor Daily News noted\, “This book is full of great stories about Maine’s wild animals.  The stories are highly entertaining and brought back memories of my own wildlife encounters.  These are the wild creatures that make life in Maine very special.”  A reviewer for the Natural Resources Council of Maine described the writing as “lucid and tranquil.” \nEd’s books are available for sale at https://hhltmaine.square.site/shop/books-guides/2\, book stores around Maine or from Amazon. URL:https://www.rangeleylibrary.org/event/the-mystery-of-maines-wildlife/ LOCATION:Rangeley Public Library\, 7 Lake Street\, Rangeley\, Maine\, 04970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Rangeley Public Library":MAILTO:director@rangeleylibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR