Adult Program
Genealogy Group: Family Recipe Potluck
Abbott RoomMonthly meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society. All are welcome! As our first meeting of 2023, we will take care of the annual administrative business for the group, followed by a family recipe potluck. Bring a dish (anything goes--main, side, or dessert) to share, along with the recipe and stories/photos! […]
Landscape of Change with Catherine Schmitt, Schoodic Institute
Virtual Program on ZoomRegister for the zoom link here. Environmental scientist Catherine Schmitt from the Schoodic Institute discuss the Landscape of Change, a collaborative project to publish and compile historic records on birds, pollinators, water temperature, sea levels, and weather, with the goal of identifying trends in the Acadia region. She’ll speak on what’s been learned about MDI’s […]
Library Closed
Library Closed for Presidents' Day
Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property
Virtual Program on ZoomA presentation with Rebecca Jacobs of the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District. Do you have excess water on your property following a rain event? A rain garden could be an effective and attractive solution for helping to direct and infiltrate the runoff or pooling on your property. Learn the ins and outs of properly […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The theme of the book sale is Valentines Day. An arts and crafts table will be set up for you to make your own Valentine's Day cards. Supplies will be provided.
Valentine Making Party
Abbott RoomStop by and make a Valentine for someone you like, love or appreciate! Drop in anytime! All ages welcome! We will have all the supplies! For questions contact [email protected]
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 […]