Sunday, September 27
4:00 – 6:00 PM
The Viewpoint Hotel
Join York Public Library for an unforgettable evening of breathtaking coastal views, live acoustic music, delicious drinks, and light fare in celebration of the Library and its community.
Complimentary admission is offered to York Public Library Association Supporting Members at the $500 level or higher (Literature Lover, Library Advocate, or Lifelong Learner levels). Members at these levels should RSVP to Jane by calling 207-363-2818 ext. 1016 or emailing jshoffman@yorkpubliclibrary.org. Unsure of your Membership status? Reach out and we’ll happily assist you!
Special Guest: Micah Johnson
Micah Johnson is an American charcoal artist working from a seaside studio in York, Maine. A former Major League Baseball player (Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers) who retired in 2018 following a bipolar disorder diagnosis, he has since built a body of work in charcoal, large-format painting, and public sculpture — exhibited at Christie’s, Bonhams, Art Basel Miami, and on the cover of TIME Magazine.
His most public-facing work is Aku — a 3D-animated Black boy wearing an oversized astronaut helmet whose middle-grade novel debuted at #6 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Inspired by a young boy who asked whether astronauts could be Black, Johnson began creating evocative artwork depicting African American children in space helmets—a powerful symbol of limitless potential. Aku: Journey to Ibra, Aku’s origin story, is Johnson’s first book. He lives in Maine with his wife and daughters.
