Welcome to the Belfast Free Library, serving the community of Belfast, Maine since 1887.
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 open Saturday February 4th, 10:00-2:00. All of the scheduled programs have been postponed: Music Together and the Friends of the Library Book Sale are postponed to Saturday February 11th and the Girl Scouts sign up will be re-scheduled .
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Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
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Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for […]
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Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property
Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property
A presentation with Rebecca Jacobs of the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District. Do you have excess water on your property following a rain event? A rain garden could be […]
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Music Together Postponed until 2/11/23
Music Together Postponed until 2/11/23
Music Together was postponed from 2/4 and moved to 2/11 due to frigid weather. Please join us on 2/11/2023 for this popular program.
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February “Take and Make” for Teens
February “Take and Make” for Teens
Amazing solar system mobiles are available to "Take and Make", starting Tuesday, February 7. Pick up on the second floor. While Supplies last!! All Materials provided by the Anonimo Foundation.
February “Take and Make” activity
February “Take and Make” activity
Children's craft activity. Pick up materials from the second floor of the Belfast Free Library.
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Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for […]
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Community Climate Conversation: The Future of Transportation in Belfast & Waldo County
Community Climate Conversation: The Future of Transportation in Belfast & Waldo County
Did you know transportation accounts for 49% of greenhouse gas emissions, both in Belfast and statewide? Join us for this program in our series of community climate conversations that began […]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The theme of the book sale is Valentines Day. An arts and crafts table will be set up for you to make your own Valentine's Day cards. Supplies will be […]
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Valentine Making Party
Valentine Making Party
Stop by and make a Valentine for someone you like, love or appreciate! Drop in anytime! All ages welcome! We will have all the supplies! For questions contact [email protected]
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James Munyon: America’s Medicine Man
James Munyon: America’s Medicine Man
James Monroe Munyon (1848-1918) was a chemist and an outstanding marketing entrepreneur. He made millions of dollars manufacturing and selling his many "cures" for every possible malady, at a time […]
Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for […]
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Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group
Read with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group. Here at Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition (BBWC), we think that winter is a great time to read! We’ve chosen three books […]
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Horror Play Reading Group
Horror Play Reading Group
Do you like to read scary plays? Do you like snacks? If so, come to this amazing "Horror Play Reading Group"!! This is our second meeting, and we welcome any […]
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Belfast Garden Club Program: Nature’s Best Hope with Douglas Tallamy.
Belfast Garden Club Program: Nature’s Best Hope with Douglas Tallamy.
Nature’s Best Hope with Douglas Tallamy, University of Delaware. Live streamed presentation on zoom in the Abbott Room. To register for the zoom option visit https://belfastgardenclub.org/ Recent declines in insect […]
Digital Literacy Class: Using Facebook Securely
Digital Literacy Class: Using Facebook Securely
Waldo Community Action Partners to host Digital Literacy Classes at the Belfast Free Library Waldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared […]
Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series 2023
Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series 2023
Race To Alaska with Clare and Leigh Dorsey Zoom Presentation: Register for the zoom link here In June 2022, sisters Clare and Leigh Dorsey rowed 750 miles along the beautiful […]
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Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room. This drop-in event is a chance for […]
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Short Story Contest for Teens
Short Story Contest for Teens
Calling all teens, 11-17, to write a 2000 word, or less, short story. The theme is LOVE. Unrequited love, family love, love for pets, love of books.. all love. Email […]
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Chewonki Visits with “Fur, Feathers and Feet”
Chewonki Visits with “Fur, Feathers and Feet”
On the Friday of school break, learn about animals around us with our neighbor Chewonki.
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Digital Literacy Class: Using Software & Devices for Better Health
Digital Literacy Class: Using Software & Devices for Better Health
Waldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared towards Maine residents ages 55+ to be hosted at libraries throughout Waldo County this […]
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Community Composting: A Panel Discussion on Zoom
Community Composting: A Panel Discussion on Zoom
A panel discussion with Panel: Scott Hesse, Davis Saltonstall, and David Wessels Register for the zoom link here Food waste is a major contributor to climate change in the U.S. […]
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Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Contact [email protected] to sign up to to join the knitting group. Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm […]
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Knit2Together
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Library News
February Food Drive for the No Greater Love Food Pantry. Drop off your donations of non-perishable food items at the main circulation desk, and choose a Valentine made by our staff as our thanks!
We have lots of new books arriving weekly. Don’t forget to browse the Bestseller Express when you come in.
The next Friends of the Library Book Sale is Saturday February 11th, 10:30a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the library lobby. Book donations will be accepted at the sale, up to 12 good quality books per person.
Contact Us
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