Raymond H. Fogler Library

Tour the Library
2025-09-02 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-03 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-04 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Fogler Library, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Meet with a librarian for a tour of Fogler Library. You’ll discover what the space has to offer and get to know some of our staff along the way. Tours will meet outside Library Classroom 2.

Fogler Library Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Ready to get research-ready? Join our Fogler Library Scavenger Hunt to explore key locations, learn about tools and services, and meet the folks who can help you all semester. Prizes will be awarded.
Drop in any time during event hours.

Academic Honesty Workshop
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, Orono, ME, United States
Colleges and universities have their own set of academic honesty rules. Come to Fogler Library’s Academic Honesty Workshop to learn more about these rules, and to get hands-on experience with some of the skills you’ll need to know to write your own research papers. The workshop will be offered on September 8 and 15 from 4-5 PM in Fogler Library Classroom 1; it will be the same workshop both days, so you only need to attend once.
To register for the workshop, visit this link.

Worldbuilding Workshop
2025-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, Orono, ME, United States
Build better worlds with Fogler Library’s Worldbuilding Workshop.
Learn research methods and library resources to make your settings feel real. We will contextualize this in a brief survey of worldbuilding in fiction.
Ideal for: creative writers, gamemasters, and anyone interested in worldbuilding.
For more information, please visit our Workshops Guide.

Therapy Dogs at Fogler Library
2025-09-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-18 14:00 - 16:00
Feeling the early-semester jitters? Need a study-break cuddle? Come recharge with therapy dogs at Fogler Library in the Reserve Reading Room (1st floor).

Wed, Sept 17, 12–2 PM
Thu, Sept 18, 2–4 PM

Cuddles, calm, and canine joy—for students, faculty, and staff! We hope to see you there.

Book Talk: Writing the Room: How Setting Shapes Story & Reader Experience
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Hotel Ursa, Holmes Hall, 1 Moosehead Rd, Orono, ME, 04469, United States
Join us at Hotel Ursa for our next Book Talk: Writing the Room: How Setting Shapes Story & Reader Experience
Discover how writers build worlds that feel alive, how the spaces we read in shape our connection to stories, and share your favorite literary settings. Whether you’re a reader or a writer, come ready to explore the spaces that inspire us most.
Location: Hotel Ursa, Holmes Hall
Sept.19, 5:00-7:00 pm!

Banned Books Workshop
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | The Salon, Fogler Library
Interested about why and how books get banned? Join Fogler Library’s librarians for a guided group discussion on this topic. Snacks will be provided.
Register here! Note that space is limited and registration is required.

Manage Your Citations!
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1 + Zoom
Join us at Fogler library to learn about citation managers (primarily Zotero). Citation managers save you time and effort by organizing the articles, books, and other publications you find, and cite while you write in-text citations and bibliographies.

To register and receive Zoom link, click here.

Finding Reliable Data Workshop
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, Orono, ME, United States
There’s more data available online now than ever, and more misinformation too. Finding reliable data is very important. This session will show you how to find reliable data. Whether for academic research or making informed decisions for your personal life, this workshop will help you look for data with confidence.

To register, click here.

Tour the Library
2025-10-29 15:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-06 12:00 - 12:30 | Fogler Library Classroom 2, Orono, ME, United States

Haunted Bar Harbor - Halloweekend Author Talk
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | The Salon, Fogler Library
This Halloween Eve come to Fogler Library’s Salon to meet Jennifer Pictou, the co-author of Haunted Bar Harbor. Hear about one of the most haunted seaport towns in Maine. Food provided!

Space is limited and registration is required. Register here!

Note: You must purchase a copy ahead of the event if you’d liked to get one signed. The University bookstore will have copies available for purchase.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Email Challenge
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07 | Online
Join UMaine Libraries’ AI Challenge and explore how Generative AI is transforming research, creativity, and the world around us!
From November 3-7, you’ll receive one email each day packed with quick reads, videos, and book recommendations — all designed to help you understand the power (and limits) of AI. Discover something new every day, and learn how to use AI thoughtfully and creatively.
To sign up, click here!

Introduction to Generative AI Literacy Workshop
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, Orono, ME, United States
Join Fogler librarians for an engaging hands-on Generative AI workshop. We’ll explore what AI is, when it’s helpful, when to be cautious, and discuss how it might impact your privacy and the environment. Hope to see you there!

To register, click here.

Salon Event: "Mary and Molly" film screening and discussion
2025-11-05 16:30 - 18:00 | The Salon, Fogler Library, or Zoom
Join us for a screening of Mary and Molly, a 20-minute animated film directed by Donna Loring and David Camlin, based on Loring’s 2016 play. The film follows Mary, a young woman who discovers her Penobscot ancestry and connects with her ancestor Molly Molasses to explore identity, heritage, and belonging.
A panel discussion will follow the screening featuring:
Donna Loring, Penobscot Nation Tribal Elder, author, playwright, and former Tribal Representative to the Maine State Legislature.
David Camlin, independent documentary filmmaker and editor from Maine whose work explores stories of human connection and historical recovery.
Bunny McBride, writer and anthropologist focused on Indigenous histories and women’s lives, author of “Women of the Dawn” and “Molly Spotted Elk: A Penobscot in Paris.”
Darren Ranco, Chair of Native American Programs at the University of Maine and a citizen of the Penobscot Nation, specializing in Indigenous environmental diplomacy and research ethics.
This is a hybrid event which will be held in the Salon, 2nd Floor, Fogler Library, and on Zoom.
Zoom Link
Note: This film contains offensive language and references sexual assault. It may not be suitable for children.

Advanced Generative AI Literacy Workshop
2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1, Orono, ME, United States
Now that you’ve explored Generative AI with our Fogler librarians, let’s go a bit further together! Discover the fascinating world of Prompt Engineering, explore some academic AI tools to assist you with Literature reviews, and get to know the creative possibilities and limitations of generative AI image tools. Let’s dive in!

To register, click here.

Unlocking Knowledge with Open Education Resources
2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1 + Zoom
UMaine Libraries is excited to offer a new series focused on Open Educational Resources and our first event is Unlocking Knowledge with Open Educational Resources. Come join us to learn more about Open Educational Resources, OER and Academic Freedom, Open Access Licensing, Benefits, and where to begin with OER.
To register and get Zoom link, click here.

Beyond the Page: Accessing Unique & Fun Collections at Fogler Library
2026-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Fogler Library Classroom 1 + Zoom
To register and get Zoom link, click here.
