The Bailey Library, with support from the Winthrop Library Foundation, produces and hosts the Winthrop Lakes Region Forum held in the King Event Room of the Bailey Library each month. The events focus on the arts and humanities and features a wide range of topics and speakers. The series began in the summer of 2010 and has featured artists, historians, authors, poets, and musicians from all over the world. Past guests of the series include Richard Blanco, Kate Braestrup, Susan Conley, Paul Doiron, Tess Gerritsen, Lily King, Christina Baker Kline, and Bill Roorbach. For more information please download our newsletter or call the library at 207-377-8673.

2025 Schedule:

May 28: Claire Hersom discussing “Smithville Junction”

June 25: Monica Wood discussing “How to Read a Book”

July 23: Bill Roorbach discussing “Beep”

August 27: Paul Doiron discussing “Skin and Bones”

September 24: Lily King discussing “Heart the Lover”