Adult Program
Computer class: Internet Safety (2-session class)
Abbott Room*REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS ENDED* Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe. This is a 2-session class, taking place on Sept. 5 and 12 at 11am. This class is presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. To sign up for […]
The Republican Journal: past, present, and future
Abbott RoomJoin Republican Journal and Belfast Historical Society and Museum staff in a trip through nearly two centuries of newspaper history. We will discuss the evolution of the Republican Journal (est. 1829) over the decades and review notable issues and stories over the years. We’ll also travel through Belfast’s streets and learn about the different sites […]
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.
Reporting on Resilience and Solutions in Maine’s Changing Climate a panel discussion with reporters from the Maine Monitor
Abbott RoomThe doom and gloom of climate change coverage can distract from the important work that’s already being done. Hear from reporters with The Maine Monitor, Maine’s only state-wide investigative nonprofit news outlet, about how The Maine Monitor covers the work Maine communities are doing to prepare for sea level rise and climate change-intensified natural disasters. Editor […]
Genealogy group meeting: One Amateur’s Genealogical Journey (So Far)
Abbott RoomJoin us for a presentation from Nat Clifford about his adventures in genealogy, touching on some ancestral tidbits, a family history association, and genetic genealogy. Whether you are a beginner genealogist or a seasoned expert, all are welcome! Nat Clifford co-owns a seasonal B&B with his spouse, Lexa, in Belfast, where he settled in 2017 […]
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. […]
Computer class: “Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
Abbott Room*CLASS IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED* What does it mean to "Cut the Cord"? It's about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline. This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out […]
Belfast Historical Society Presentation
Abbott RoomYour Father Fears New England Will Be Depopulated: Belfast and the Rush to California Jan Eakins, a cultural historian who has researched, written, taught, and lectured on Maine in the West for more than two decades, will present the histories of some of the people who caught California gold fever early and hard. The bark Suliote cleared […]
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.
Book Launch and Author Talk with Isabel Tutaine
Abbott RoomSong of the Wooden Sparrow by Isabel Tutaine. Join Isabel Tutaine in celebrating the release of her novel, Song of the Wooden Sparrow, from Golden Bridges Publishing with a talk about about the assumptions she disassembled while writing and publishing a novel in this climate and what happened after she published the novel. Isabel Tutaine […]