Adult Program
Belfast Historical Society Program
Abbott RoomDeborah Nowers: Recollections: Growing Up on the East Side of Belfast in the First Quarter of the 20th Century. Based on a manuscript written by Sadie May Robbins Stinson Galego. She was born in 1900 and at age 94 looked back at the childhood she said had shaped her life.
Open Poetry Reading
Abbott RoomAll are invited to an Open Poetry Reading, with the theme “On the Water". Come early and sign up to read a poem or come just to listen. The reading will be hosted by Belfast Poet Laureate Thomas R. Moore. Get to work on a new poem about sailing or lobstering or gulls or skating, […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters of all experience levels are welcome to join us the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month , from 4-5:30 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 […]
History of Air Pollution in Maine
Abbott RoomFriends of Sears Island and the Belfast Free Library will co-host a presentation on the history of air pollution in Maine by Dr. Stephen Norton, at the Belfast Free Library on June 5th, at 6:30pm. Humans have only been able to accurately characterize the chemical climate of Earth for about 50 years. To study pollution […]
Getting from “Us and Them” to We
Abbott RoomJoin us for a conversation with author Barbara Kent Lawrence, "Getting from Us and Them to We: a conversation with Midcoast Maine, Using the books of Barbara Kent Lawrence (“Islands of Time” and “The Other Island: Ben’s Story”) as a springboard for discussion, participants will look at how our population, whether summer or permanent, multi-generational […]
Me & Martha in Concert!
Abbott RoomCity native Martha Hills and her husband Don DePoy, touring as Me & Martha, will perform once again in the Abbott Room.During their free concert, Hills and DePoy will share their love of music and life. As always, this will be an exciting homecoming as Me & Martha present new songs and stories from their […]
Belfast Historical Society Program
Abbott RoomEarle Shettleworth: Architectural Photographs of Charles R. Coombs. Images from the Penobscot Marine Museum collection depicting major homes and buildings in Belfast in the late 19th – early 20th century. Mr. Shettleworth is the Maine State Historian.
Bay Pro Networking Meeting
Abbott RoomBAY PRO's June networking event will be held at The Belfast Free Library! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us! We will kick off the event at 5:30pm with networking, taking a break at 6pm to allow participants to answer the question of the month! This month we will be brainstorming what folks like […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters of all experience levels are welcome to join us the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month , from 4-5:30 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 […]
Libraries Rock! Summer Lecture Series
Abbott RoomIt Didn't Start with Elvis - with Neal Harkness From the time it was first recognized as a distinct musical genre, critics and fans have debated the question of when Rock and Roll began. In this presentation we will explore Rocks origins in rhythm and blues, country music and other forms in search of that […]