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Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Story, rhyme, song, shakers, scarves, parachute play, toys, bubbles and giggles.
Belfast Historical Society Program
Belfast Historical Society Program
“Hello America, the Story of the Experimental RCA Radio Station in Belfast” will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting at 7:00 pm, April 28, in the Abbott […]
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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and […]
Computer class: “Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
Computer class: “Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Tuesday, April 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm What does it mean to “Cut the Cord”? It’s about canceling cable or satellite services […]
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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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Library Skills for Homeschool Families
Library Skills for Homeschool Families
Children's Librarian Stephanie Holman will lead a program to support readers and researchers with tips and tools to use a public library to its fullest. Join us in the Abbott […]
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Music Together: Discover the Magic
Music Together: Discover the Magic
~Singing, Dancing and Jamming for children and their families! Brought to you by Music Together and Midcoast Music Academy.
Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)
Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm […]
2025 Youth Poetry Contest Reception and Reading
2025 Youth Poetry Contest Reception and Reading
Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Belfast Free Library The youth of Waldo County are invited to submit an original poem on the theme: Fast Forward: Poems from the Future Deadline is Wednesday, […]
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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and […]
Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)
Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm […]
2 events,
Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)
Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm […]
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 […]
1 event,
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness and a craft.
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Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Story, rhyme, song, shakers, scarves, parachute play, toys, bubbles and giggles.
Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)
Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm […]
3 events,
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and […]
Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)
Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm […]
“Welcoming our Returning Migrant Birds: Who they are, where they came from,” an evening program with Nick Lund of Maine Audubon.
“Welcoming our Returning Migrant Birds: Who they are, where they came from,” an evening program with Nick Lund of Maine Audubon.
Millions of birds of hundreds of different species pour into Maine each spring, and it can be an overwhelming experience for birders. Join Nick Lund from Maine Audubon to calm […]
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Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)
Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm […]
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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1 event,
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness and a craft.
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0 events,
2 events,
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Story, rhyme, song, shakers, scarves, parachute play, toys, bubbles and giggles.
Belfast Historical Society Presentation with Stephen A. Goldman, M.D.
Belfast Historical Society Presentation with Stephen A. Goldman, M.D.
“The Grand Army of the Republic: How Warrior Identity and Survivor Obligation Drove Union Veterans to Fight Jim Crow” will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting at […]
2 events,
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and […]
Foraging for Wild Mushrooms; Balancing Safety as you Expand your List of Edibles with Greg Marley
Foraging for Wild Mushrooms; Balancing Safety as you Expand your List of Edibles with Greg Marley
As people build their knowledge and skills to forage and use wild edible and medicinal mushrooms, it is natural to want add more mushrooms to your list. As you move […]
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Genealogy group meeting: House Stories
Genealogy group meeting: House Stories
Join us for a presentation from Janine Carpenter about her ongoing project researching the historic houses of Searsport. Originally started for the Searsport Historic Preservation Commission, Janine Carpenter intended to […]
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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STEAM Team ~ Lift off into Bird Data: Unleashing the Power of Community Science
STEAM Team ~ Lift off into Bird Data: Unleashing the Power of Community Science
What is a naturalist? Learn how to observe, record, and contribute to real world science using powerful tools like eBird, BirdCast, Merlin, and the Motus tracking system. Through hands-on activities, […]
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Library Closed for Memorial Day
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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and […]
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Knit2Together
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Library News
- Want to improve your tech skills? Sign up for one of our upcoming computer classes!
- Check out the new Storywalk at the Belfast City Park!
- With your library card, you can freely access the New York Times.
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now LIVE!! You can register your child by clicking here.
Please visit the Kid’s Page for more information.
We are thrilled to introduce you to our latest reading resource that will ignite your imagination and take you on unforgettable journeys through the power of books. Say hello to SelectReads, the ultimate guide to finding your next great read!
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
New Fiction
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Nick Lund from Maine Audubon will give a presentation on “Maine’s Spring Birds” Tuesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Belfast Free Library.
The program will be offered in person in the Abbott Room and on Zoom. Go to belfastlibrary.org/events to register for the Zoom link.

We still have a couple spots left in our macOS Basics class next week, May 12, 13, and 14 from 2pm-3pm! If you have a macOS computer (Mac or MacBook) and want to improve your skills, you can register here: https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/macos-basics/?instance_id=5854

Thank you Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein for taking on the difficult task of judging the many entries for the 2025 Belfast Free Library Youth Poetry Contest.
Join us for a Reception Monday, May 5 at 4:00 to hear youth reading poems aloud.
Winning poems:
Teen group
1. Anabel Marion, "Tomorrow’s Debt"
2. Evangeline Stauffer and Annette McCue Hafford, "Night Paddle"
3. Lillian McCue Hafford, "Continued This Way"
Honorable Mention: Eliot Fowler,Untitled
Younger group
1. Charlie Gubbels, "Frogs Will Rule"
2. Logan Leone, "The Wrong Future"
3. Eve Larlee, "The Future"
Honorable Mention: Milande Simon, "Future"
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Join us for a fun overview of how to use public libraries to find materials.
Thursday, May 1 at 3:30pm in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library.
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The deadline for the Youth Poetry Contest is approaching!
Submit your poem to the second floor staff or email [email protected]

Hop to it!
Storytime for families and about frogs.
Friday, April 25 at 10:00am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library!

Join us tomorrow at 2pm for our monthly genealogy program!
Both in-person in the Abbott Room and on Zoom. Please email [email protected] for the link.

It`s time for LEGO Club at the Belfast Free Library. Thursday, April 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library at 106 High Street, Belfast Maine.

The Belfast Free Library invites the youth of Waldo county to submit a poem to celebrate National Poetry Month this April.
The theme "Fast Forward: Poems From the Future" invites you to imagine what poem your future self would write.
Your deadline is in the future, April 30, so get writing today.
