Adult Program
Belfast Historical Society Program
Abbott RoomUp the Not So Lazy River, Life at Head of the Tide and City Point. with Gary Stuckey, museum volunteer. Join Gary Stuckey, museum volunteer and a passionate historian, as he takes you on a journey up the Passagassawaukeag River to explore the industries, dams, and buildings that once made for thriving communities. With maps, […]
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.
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. […]
Sustainable Communities Event at the Belfast Boathouse
Belfast BoathouseStarting at 1:00 PM we will hear about the City of Belfast Climate Action Plan and takeaways from the ABCD's Community Climate Dialogues, sponsored by the Belfast Free Library. Efficiency Maine will provide an overview of opportunities for investments in home heating and energy efficiency solutions. Methods to create sustainable landscapes in your yards 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.
Authors Laura Bonazzoli and Jodi Paloni to discuss short story cycle
Abbott RoomPlace-based short-story cycles play a historic role in American fiction, and two Maine authors, Laura Bonazzoli and Jodi Paloni, will discuss this genre and read from two of their collections. Both authors create fictional studies of New England communities and the lives of their inhabitants. Jodi Paloni’s linked short stories in They Could Live with Themselves take […]
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.
Sustainable Trails: Erosion, Responsible Hiking, and Improvement Efforts in the Camden Hills State Park
Abbott RoomJoin Erik Brooks the Trail Supervisor for the Camden Hills State Park for this talk on the maintenance of the trails. The volume of visitors at CHSP, combined with the erosive force of strong rainstorms, renders our trails rougher, muddier, and generally less pleasant over time. But there are things the Park is doing to […]