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Operating in a historic building located in a vibrant community on beautiful Penobscot Bay, the Library offers a wide variety of programs and services for all ages.

The Library will be CLOSING at 3:00 pm today Tuesday December 31st and will be closed all day Wednesday January 1, 2025. Happy New Year!

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106 High Street, Belfast, Maine 04915
Telephone: (207) 338-3884

Monday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday Noon – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED

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Belfast Free Library Offers New Year’s Eve Lineup

The Belfast Free Library is delighted to offer something for everyone
during this year’s “Last Night Belfast” celebration on New Year`s Eve
2024: resolutions to release, a magic show, a slice of Belfast history
and the fantastic Bill Barnes Jazz Trio to top off the evening’s
festivities.

From 5 to 9:30 in the lobby, Parks & Rec Director Pamela J.
Salokangas will offer “Resolutions Ablaze.” Come write anything from
2024 you’d like to release on a flame-shaped colored piece of paper:
an event, a thought, a tragedy, something angering, a bad habit . . .
add a yarn hanger, and Pamela will collect them and take them to the
bonfire area prior to the fire. They will be placed on the bonfire as
decoration, and burned when the bonfire is lit.

At 5:15, families are welcomed to BFL`s Abbott Room for a longtime
favorite magic show. "Conjuring" Carroll Chapman is a traveling
performing artist specializing in family audiences as an education
specialist. With over 30 years of performing in New England and
Internationally, Carroll provides world-class family entertainment for
resorts, community events, fairs, and festivals. Come experience
laughter, comedy, magic, and a bit of nonsense at his award-winning
magic presentation.

At 6:15, we’ll explore “Belfast Winters of Yesteryear” with Megan
Pinette, historical society president. Her fascinating program will
take a look back at how Belfastians fared during the 19th and early
20th century during the long winter months. The harbor froze over,
runaway horses and sleighs were regularly reported in the newspaper,
and falling snow drifts were a constant hazard. And yet, fun was had!
Selected New Year’s greeting cards from the Belfast Museum collection
will also be featured.

At 8 pm we welcome back the legendary Bill Barnes Trio. A Maine
favorite with decades of musical experience and virtuosic guitar
skills, these marvelous musicians will provide an unforgettable
performance, interpreting jazz standards uniquely and delivering
heart-warming original compositions.

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Belfast Free Library Offers New Year’s Eve Lineup The Belfast Free Library is delighted to offer something for everyone during this year’s “Last Night Belfast” celebration on New Year's Eve 2024: resolutions to release, a magic show, a slice of Belfast history and the fantastic Bill Barnes Jazz Trio to top off the evening’s festivities. From 5 to 9:30 in the lobby, Parks & Rec Director Pamela J. Salokangas will offer “Resolutions Ablaze.” Come write anything from 2024 you’d like to release on a flame-shaped colored piece of paper: an event, a thought, a tragedy, something angering, a bad habit . . . add a yarn hanger, and Pamela will collect them and take them to the bonfire area prior to the fire. They will be placed on the bonfire as decoration, and burned when the bonfire is lit. At 5:15, families are welcomed to BFL's Abbott Room for a longtime favorite magic show. "Conjuring" Carroll Chapman is a traveling performing artist specializing in family audiences as an education specialist. With over 30 years of performing in New England and Internationally, Carroll provides world-class family entertainment for resorts, community events, fairs, and festivals. Come experience laughter, comedy, magic, and a bit of nonsense at his award-winning magic presentation. At 6:15, we’ll explore “Belfast Winters of Yesteryear” with Megan Pinette, historical society president. Her fascinating program will take a look back at how Belfastians fared during the 19th and early 20th century during the long winter months. The harbor froze over, runaway horses and sleighs were regularly reported in the newspaper, and falling snow drifts were a constant hazard. And yet, fun was had! Selected New Year’s greeting cards from the Belfast Museum collection will also be featured. At 8 pm we welcome back the legendary Bill Barnes Trio. A Maine favorite with decades of musical experience and virtuosic guitar skills, these marvelous musicians will provide an unforgettable performance, interpreting jazz standards uniquely and delivering heart-warming original compositions.
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Join us on Monday, December 30th at 11:00am for a treat for families from Youth Services at the Belfast Free Library.

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Join us on Monday, December 30th at 11:00am for a treat for families from Youth Services at the Belfast Free Library.
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There is still time to join us in person or on Zoom for this Come Boating program tonight! https://belfastlibrary.org/event/come-boating-winter-adventure-series-15/

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There is still time to join us in person or on Zoom for this Come Boating program tonight! https://belfastlibrary.org/event/come-boating-winter-adventure-series-15/
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Tarot Card Making for Teens will take place today! Come enjoy some art making, snacking, and divination from 3:00 to 4:30 in the conference room of the Belfast Free Library!! It is always a magical time!!

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Tarot Card Making for Teens will take place today! Come enjoy some art making, snacking, and divination from 3:00 to 4:30 in the conference room of the Belfast Free Library!! It is always a magical time!!
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Origami Club is happening today at 4:00, in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library! Calling all teens 11-17 years old and anyone else who wants to get their fold on! See you soon!!

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Origami Club is happening today at 4:00, in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library! Calling all teens 11-17 years old and anyone else who wants to get their fold on! See you soon!!
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Join us tomorrow at 2pm for a fun genealogy program!

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Join us tomorrow at 2pm for a fun genealogy program!
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Join us tonight at 6:30 for this Camden Conference Community Event with Tom Remington.

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Join us tonight at 6:30 for this Camden Conference Community Event with Tom Remington.
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