Adult Program
Artist Talk and Reception Abbie Read
Abbott RoomAbbie Read’s Library at the Belfast Free Library July 5- August 30. The Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library will have a display of artist Abbie Read’s wall mounted sculpture, Library July 5- August 30. A reception with an artist talk will be held on Wednesday July 19th beginning at 6:30p.m. All are welcome.
Author Talk: Barbara Kent Lawrence
Abbott RoomJoin Barbara Kent Lawrence for a talk about her new book, The Other Island: Ben's Story, the sequel to Islands of Time. In Islands of Time, Becky Granger, daughter of a prominent New York family visiting Maine for the summer, told her story about falling in love with Ben Bunker, islander from a family of […]
Book Talk: Birdwatching in Maine: A Site Guide with Derek J. Lovitch
Abbott RoomJoin Derek for an illustrated talk about this new guide to finding the best birding sites throughout the great state of Maine ! About the book: Maine offers an abundance of birding opportunities. A wealth of undeveloped land and its extensive coastline, countless islands, and varied habitat combine to host an impressive diversity of birds […]
Author Talk: Jennifer Wixson on The Sovereign Series.
Abbott RoomJoin author Jennifer Wixson for a Sneak Preview of Maggie's Dilemma (Book 5 in The Sovereign Series). Maine farmer, author and itinerant Quaker minister, Jennifer Wixson is the creator of The Sovereign Series a collection of novels set in the mythical small town of Sovereign, Maine that highlight a rural, agricultural-based lifestyle. Sovereign (pop. 1,048) […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms
Abbott RoomMaine mycologist and author Greg Marley will present an introduction to the best edible and medicinal mushrooms in the fall woods of Maine. Wild mushrooms along the coast of Maine reach their peak abundance and diversity in late summer and autumn. A walk in the woods and fields will reveal a bewildering and beautiful array […]
Film Screening Tribal Justice
Abbott RoomThe Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County , the Belfast Free Library and the Restorative Justice Project of the Midcoast, will present the award winning film Tribal Justice, on Wednesday, September 20, at 6 pm in the Abbott Room of the Belfast free Library. A discussion will follow the screening. This event is a […]
Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion Series
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. The series Race and Justice in America begins Tuesday September 26th at 6:30 pm with a discussion on the book Contempt of Court: […]
Book Study Group- “Braiding Sweet Grass”
Abbott RoomBeginning Wednesday October 4th at 6pm, the Belfast Free Library will offer a three part book study group on “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisedom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The additional meetings will be on Wednesdays November 1st and 29th. The study group will be facilitated by Susie O’Keeffe, Research […]
Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Abbott RoomFilm Presentation: Quaker Indian Boarding Schools.
Indigenous Peoples Day Event
Abbott RoomKeynote Panel: Three Perspectives on Native Language Revitilization with Carol Dana, Roger Paul, Newell Lewey