4-H After School

Library Programs

Blue Hill Public Library

Lobster Landings – August 26, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Come aboard the lobster boat! In this interactive workshop, youth will learn how folks in the lobster industry measure lobsters and band their claws. They will also have the opportunity to paint their own mini lobster buoy. Join Tess from the University of Maine 4-H on Wednesday, August 26th, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Keep calm and claw on!

Salted Watercolor Waves – September 16, 2026 (3:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
Embrace a little chaos in your art! Join Leah from Maine 4-H at the Blue Hill Public Library on September 16, 2026, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm for a watercolor beach scene tutorial. The catch with this art is that we’ll be adding a special ingredient to the mix, so our watercolors will bloom beautifully, mimicking nature. Watch and be amazed as salt crystals transform your work before your eyes. Your waves will go from dull to dashing in a second!

Southwest Harbor Public Library

UMaine Touch Tank – July 28, 2026 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
Join Leah at the Southwest Harbor Public Library for a special visit with some very salty local Mainers. The UMaine Touch Tank is a hands-on way to engage with and learn about the native and invasive marine species we have living on our coasts.

Seaweed Lava Lamps – August 4, 2026 (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
You know them, and you love them! Our hit seaweed chemistry experiment is back to share the science of seaweed with more Hancock County youth. Join Leah at the Southwest Harbor Public Library to create your very own seaweed lava lamp craft!