WE ARE OPEN!!

Our current hours are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m

Wednesday: Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Please return all books and library materials in the book drop before entering. All items will be quarantined for 4 days before checking in.  No overdue fines will accrue during this period.

Masks are required to enter the library. There is a limit of 10 people per floor . Third floor is by appointment only.

Click here for a full description of our opening guidelines

 

The Library continues to offer curbside pickup. Details Here...

 

The 2020 Annual Appeal is underway. Learn more here

To see a listing of virtual events and to sign up for the zoom link visit the Calendar Page or the Virtual Program Page.

 

Please take advantage of and explore the library’s digital resources, which are available through our website: e-books and e-audiobooks on CloudLibrary ; movies on Kanopy; craft projects on Creativebug; self-publishing and a variety of other resources on Biblioboard; and a multitude of information resources through the Digital Maine Library. For more information check out the video below.  

Also, please stay tuned for updates as we explore potential delivery of other services during this unique time.

Please enjoy these previously filmed virtual programs. More will be added weekly so check back!

     

                 
Creativebug.com has more than 1,000 award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Only for Belfast Free Library card holders.  

With your library card you can use our film streaming service Kanopy.
Get out your library card and sign up for Kanopy

Download popular eBooks and eAudiobooks for free to your phone or tablet with the Belfast Free Library's cloudLibrary.

 

Kids & Teens

We offer enrichment programs for all ages, from storytimes for our youngest visitors to literature, art, and STEM programs for kids and teens. Check out our special collection which includes a telescope, Discovery Kit backpacks, and more!
Kids
Teens

Digital Collections

The Belfast Free Library has a growing collection of digital resources, to which we subscribe for our patrons use. These include cloudLibrary for ebooks and
Indie Author Project, a new platform connecting indie authors, libraries and readers.

Go to Digital Collections

       

DUE TO THE PANDEMIC THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR NOW.

Beginning on September 16, 2019, the Belfast Free Library will take part in a one year pilot program called the Maine Reciprocal Borrowing Program. Basically it means any BFL library card holder may walk into any of the 68 participating libraries and borrow items from that library. Patrons from those libraries will also be able to come in and check out our items. Unfortunately, because of differences in operating systems and other reasons, not all libraries are taking part at this time. For a list of participating libraries click here. For more information click here.