Author talks, booksignings, library events

In northern Maine we are pretty far from the crowds and cities of the rest of Maine.  This has many advantages and a few disadvantages.  Libraries in more remote parts of Maine often have difficulty getting authors or speakers to visit for events.  The travel time is usually longer than the event itself.  It takes a lot to travel 3-5 hours one way for an event.  When authors and speakers do agree to come, we are very appreciative of the extra effort.  We know that without these events at libraries our cultural offerings in rural areas would be limited.

This raises the question of whether or not library events are important to NMCC students.  Do you attend events? Do we publicize and market them in a way that you get the information?  We use the library blog, Facebook, Twitter, library web page, college newsletter, posters on campus, newspaper, and more.  Do you have ideas on how to market our events to reach a larger audience? 

Any event does not just happen on its own.  It takes lots of planning and work prior to the event.  Many people on campus contribute and many departments are involved in the process.  We want to put our efforts towards events that are relevant to NMCC students.  After all, that's the reason we are all here.  We are your support system through college.  Your comments, suggestions, and recommendations are important.  So share them with us and post a comment on this blog or contact the library.

Author Visit - Jacques Poitras - Imaginary Line: Life on an unfinished border

An award-winning author and journalist, whose latest book tackles the Maine-New Brunswick border in a revealing and thought-provoking way, will introduce his work at an event in Presque Isle on Thursday, October 6, at 1:00 p.m. in the Edmunds Library at Northern Maine Community College.
Jacques Poitras will read from his new book, Imaginary Line: Life on an unfinished border, and lead a discussion on the topics covered in the publication, including how activity along the international border serves as a microcosm for relations between the U.S. and Canada. In addition, Poitras will sign copies of the book, which
will be available for sale ($19.99 + tax) at the signing event.

Read the press release.

Jacques Poitras bio.