Adult Program
Kelp Farming and Related Projects from the Belfast Area High School & BCOPE Marine Institute – Dave Thomas and BAHS Faculty & Students
Abbott RoomTeachers and students from RSU 71 including Belfast Area High School and the alternative program BCOPE will be describing the newly formed Belfast Marine Institute, an initiative born out of state-funded grants and community support. Several Marine Institute projects will be described including a licensed kelp farm, field trips, certification and internship opportunities for students, […]
Book Discussion: The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Abbott RoomThis is the second discussion in the series, offered in conjunction with this year's Season of Creation Theme, Listening to Trees: Witnesses and Prophets. In his beloved book “The Hidden Life of Trees”, German forester and author, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in “The […]
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. […]
Land Conservation and Trails in Waldo County
Abbott RoomThe Belfast Free Library will host a presentation on “Land Conservation and Trails in Waldo County” with Jack Shaida and Buck O’Herin. The talk, which is free and open to all will take place at 6:30 pm in the Abbott Room of the library. Come and learn about the work of local organizations Coastal Mountains […]
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Conference 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. […]
Camden Conference Community Event
Abbott RoomWhy Outsourcing to India is So Prevalent- with Erik Klausmeyer In this talk, Erik will share with us the genesis of outsourcing work from the West (US and Europe) to India. We will delve into the historical underpinnings of this global outsourcing revolution, dating back to the late 1990's. We'll explore how economic dynamics, changing […]
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.
Genealogy group meeting: Show & Tell
Abbott RoomJoin the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for our annual Show & Tell meeting! We welcome you to bring something from your family’s history and share it with the group. It can be anything—photo, record, award, jewelry, portrait, etc. All are welcome! This is a hybrid meeting that will be streamed over Zoom. […]