Adult Program
Poetry Reading/ Book Launch with Ellen Sander
Abbott Room“Hawthorne, a House in Bolinas,” a versified chapbook memoir by past poet laureate Ellen Sander, has just been published by Finishing Line Press. The work, 30 some years in the making, is an unfolding narrative poem occupying a chapbook with snapshots. Ellen will read from and discuss the poems in this collection. “Hawthorne” celebrates a […]
Author Talk Aislinn Sarnacki
Abbott RoomAislinn Sarnacki is an outdoor reporter for the Bangor Daily News and author of the new guidebook “Family Friendly Hikes in Maine,” released by Down East Books in June 2017. In this illustrated talk, Aislinn will describe some of the trails from her new book, especially trails within easy reach of Belfast. She'll also talk […]
Author Talk: Kenneth C. Davis
Abbott RoomDon’t Know Much About World War I? Learn some “Hidden History” from Historian Kenneth C. Davis New York Times bestselling author Kenneth C. Davis will tell us what we need to know but never learned about the hidden history of World War I as we mark the 100th Anniversary of America’s role in “the War […]
Knit2Together
Knitters of all experience levels are welcome to join us the second and forth 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 […]
Book Talk : Tom Wessels
Abbott RoomAuthor of, Granite, Fire, & Fog The Natural and Cultural History of Acadia. The only book that offers both a natural and a cultural history of one of the nation’s favorite parks Join Tom Wessels for this fascinating illustrated talk about his new book. Acadia National Park, on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, is among the […]
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 […]
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) […]