Adult Program
James Munyon: America’s Medicine Man
Abbott RoomJames Monroe Munyon (1848-1918) was a chemist and an outstanding marketing entrepreneur. He made millions of dollars manufacturing and selling his many "cures" for every possible malady, at a time when the average worker earned less than $600 per year. His advertisements appeared everywhere in America, including the Republican Journal. His personal life was also unusual. […]
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group
Abbott RoomRead with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group. Here at Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition (BBWC), we think that winter is a great time to read! We’ve chosen three books with elements of fiction, memoir, history, politics, class, ecology, economy. . . something for everyone. But these books are more than just entertainment. Each book […]
Digital Literacy Class: Using Facebook Securely
Abbott RoomWaldo Community Action Partners to host Digital Literacy Classes at the Belfast Free Library Waldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared towards Maine residents ages 55+ to be hosted at libraries throughout Waldo County this February, March, and April. Courses are made available through the National […]
Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series 2023
Virtual Program on ZoomRace To Alaska with Clare and Leigh Dorsey Zoom Presentation: Register for the zoom link here In June 2022, sisters Clare and Leigh Dorsey rowed 750 miles along the beautiful and treacherous coastline of British Columbia as they competed in the Race to Alaska. Most of their competitors were in sailboats, but the sisters chose to […]
Digital Literacy Class: Using Software & Devices for Better Health
Abbott RoomWaldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared towards Maine residents ages 55+ to be hosted at libraries throughout Waldo County this February, March, and April. Courses are made available through the National Digital Equity Center, a nationally recognized organization with a mission to close the digital […]
Community Composting: A Panel Discussion on Zoom
A panel discussion with Panel: Scott Hesse, Davis Saltonstall, and David Wessels Register for the zoom link here Food waste is a major contributor to climate change in the U.S. Maine, to its credit, has led a national campaign to recycle food waste, and the state Climate Action Plan supports community composting. Belfast has considered […]
Digital Literacy Class: Identifying Fraud and Scams
Abbott RoomWaldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared towards Maine residents ages 55+ to be hosted at libraries throughout Waldo County this February, March, and April. Courses are made available through the National Digital Equity Center, a nationally recognized organization with a mission to close the digital […]
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. […]
Digital Literacy Class: Learning About Devices
Abbott RoomWaldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared towards Maine residents ages 55+ to be hosted at libraries throughout Waldo County this February, March, and April. Courses are made available through the National Digital Equity Center, a nationally recognized organization with a mission to close the digital […]
The French Connection: The Ancestors and Descendants of Daniel Thibodeau and Rebecca Jandreau
Abbott RoomIn this presentation, Dana Murch will discuss the life and times of some of the Acadian and Québécois families he researched for his recent book on the genealogy and family connections of his maternal grandparents, who were both natives of St. Francis, Maine. Along the way, Dana will highlight many original vital records (recorded in […]