Adult Program
Belfast Historical Society Program
Abbott RoomThe Mighty Goose River Gary Stuckey, museum volunteer, will present the history of the Goose River (its mouth at Belfast Bay, Maine) from the first dam built to power sawmills to electrical power generation at its mouth. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries the river provided power for grist mills, sawmills, leatherboard factories and […]
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe 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 participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email [email protected] for more information and to register.
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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 knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]
No Meeting this Week: The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe 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 participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email [email protected] for more information and to register.
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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 knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]
“Breaking Through the Block — How Writers Write” with Robert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood
Abbott RoomRobert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood have written dissimilar books — Trigger Warning (Klose) is a work of fiction, and The Field House: A Writer’s Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine (Wood) is biography with a slice of memoir. But no matter the genre, good writing manages to keep the reader engaged. […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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 knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. […]
Who Owns Your Grocery? A discussion with Jon Steinman
Abbott RoomThe Belfast Community Coop presents an evening with Jon Steinman. Join author Jon Steinman for an inspiring discussion on "What Is the Food Co-op Future?" in the Abbott Room, Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. Gain insights into the future of grocery stores and the food supply chain, and hear inspiring stories of the food […]
Amazing Stories: Tales from the Annals of a Maine Family ~a genealogy presentation by Dana Murch
Abbott RoomIn this presentation, Belfast genealogist and author Dana Murch will share some of the amazing stories he has discovered while researching the history of the Murch Family of Maine. All are welcome! These meetings are now in a hybrid format with the option to join in-person in the Abbott Room or to join online over […]
NO KNITTING TODAY
Abbott RoomKnit2Together is not happening today! 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 knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while […]