Author Dale Ruth Sherburne is a caregiver advocate, speaker, & author of Neither Wife Nor Widow. Drawing from 20 years of caring for her husband with early-onset dementia, her work explores the unspoken reealities of long-term caregiving, such as guilt, resentment, and grief.

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.

Author & photographer Ed Robinson of Orr’s Island, Maine, will offer a one-hour presentation highlighting some of Maine’s more secretive wildlife species.

Stop by our RPL booth and chat with our volunteers about summer programming and see our new fundraising merchandise. Annual Dine Around tickets will be available in person and on our website.

The 2026 RPL Book and Bake Sale surpassed the previous year fundraising and unlocked a $1K challenge. Thanks to the community for supporting your library and to the bakers, volunteers, staff, and board for making it happen!  See photos of happy shoppers below!