Adult Program
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.
Film: “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”
Abbott RoomGabby Giffords Won't Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence. Join us for this special screening of this documentary.
Storyteller Antonio Rocha! Don’t miss this event!
Abbott RoomOne of the most engaging and popular professional storytellers in the nation is going to be at the Belfast Free Library. Fun for the whole family.
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. […]
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: “Joys and Pitfalls of Transcribing My Teenaged Great-Grandfather’s Letters from London”
Abbott RoomJoin the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society and the Belfast Free Library for a presentation from Penny West about her experience working with family letters and transforming the project into a book. To help her learn more about her great-grandfather, Gus Farley, a tea merchant in Japan in the late nineteenth century, Penny's […]
Community Resilience for the Climate Emergency
Abbott RoomThe Peace & Social Justice Forum/Waldo County , in coordination with the All of Belfast Climate Dialogues project of the Belfast Free Library, and the Possibility Alliance, will host Dr. Peter Kalmus, an award winning author and climate scientist from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California. He has said that "Global Warming is happening with […]
“Daredevil of the Skies, Capt. Albert W. Stevens” presentation by Megan Pinette.
Abbott RoomMegan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society and Museum President will highlight the remarkable accomplishments of Capt. Stevens, who cemented his legacy as the nation's premier aerial photographer during the early 20th century. Notably, Stevens unparalleled exploits defied expectations and allowed him to establish world records, all while pushing the boundaries of gravity itself. More information at […]
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. […]