Adult Program
Belfast Candidates’ Forum
Abbott RoomVoters are invited to attend a Candidates’ Forum to meet and ask questions of the two people running for mayor of Belfast. The forum will be held in Belfast Free Library’s Abbott Room Thursday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend free of charge. Walter Ash, the current mayor of Belfast, […]
Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion Series: Race and Justice in America
Abbott RoomThe Belfast Free Library has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Let’s Talk About It”, a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available at the library. This program is provided by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the Book in cooperation with the Maine State Library. The final […]
Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County
Abbott RoomBelfast Bay Watershed Program
Abbott RoomKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Tim Hudson, Superintendent of the National Monument, will give us the story and details.
A Celebration of Karie Friedman’s book of poems, “Add Water, Add Fire.”
Abbott RoomAll are welcome to come celebrate the release of Karie Friedman's book.There will be a poetry reading of Karie’s work by members of the Poets’ Table, a group that was initiated by Karie Friedman to support poets in their work of making better poems, and making poems more publishable. Others are invited to read along […]
Library Book Club
Conference RoomJoin us to discuss these modern classics: January 8 - The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway February 12 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald March 12 - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho April 9 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury May 14 -Date Changed to May 21st- The Fountainhead by […]
Rising Economic Inequality in Global Perspective a talk with Thomas Remington
Abbott RoomInequality in the distribution of income and wealth is rising around the world, both within and across countries. A number of economic and political factors are driving this trend, among them technological change, globalization, and the concentration of political power among the most privileged. Deepening inequality between poor and rich exacerbates political polarization and fuels […]
Come Boating Winter Adventure Series
Abbott RoomA Ride Through Time at French & Webb. Todd French will give an overview of the exceptional projects they have completed over the last 20 years in business, using cutting-edge methods in combination with traditional craftsmanship. One recent project is the Herreshoff New York 40 Marilee which came to French & Webb for a two-year […]
POSTPONED Peace and Justice of Waldo County Film Presentation “13th”
Abbott RoomPOSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County will screen the powerful documentary "13th" (2016, USA). In "13th," filmmaker Ava Duvernay explores the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. The film is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which feed the slaves and […]
Building Confidence Class
Conference RoomNew Ventures Maine- A free class open to adults. Whether you are looking for a job, starting a business, or simply want to be more confident, attend this class to assess your confidence and learn concrete tools to help you build your confidence and keep it strong. For more information, or with questions, contact Melinda […]