THE TIME IS NOW

HELP US BREAK GROUND IN 2023!

We have raised more than $13.9 million and are continuing to raise money against increased construction costs. We hope you will make a donation today and help us build the library of our future!

 

Our community’s needs are changing, and the Jesup must grow to meet them.

Our library has served many generations since it was built in 1911. It’s time to update this well-loved institution to serve generations to come. Our expansion will modernize the library’s spaces, programs and resources while preserving our historic building for the next 100 years.

Your vision for Bar Harbor’s future

Input collected through numerous public planning sessions will be central to our final design, particularly its youth spaces, archives, technology, and sustainability. The expanded library will offer urgently needed improvements including:

• accessible, step-free access to all areas of the library

• bright and sunlit children’s and young adult spaces

• conference & event rooms

• environmentally-friendly mechanical systems

• climate controlled archives for historic and special collections

• quiet rooms for private and group study, remote working, video calls, and tutoring

Change the course of history for our community

This expansion comes at a time when MDI is facing critical challenges. The campaign to expand the Jesup is an invitation to be part of creating Bar Harbor’s best possible future.

 
 

Campaign Committee:

Ron Beard (Chair)

Sheldon Goldthwait (Chair)

Tom Crikelair

Jill Goldthwait

Michael Hastings

Dan Poteet

Nancy Poteet

Honorary Committee:

Senator George Mitchell (Chair)

Richard Cough

Ronald Epp

David Hackett Fischer

Jack Gantos

Steve Katona

Christina Baker Kline

Susan Lerner

Roxana Robinson

Kim Stanley Robinson