Library Skills for Homeschool Families

Abbott Room

Children's Librarian Stephanie Holman will lead a program to support readers and researchers with tips and tools to use a  public library to its fullest.  Join us in the Abbott room of the Belfast Free Library for an overview of basic library skills.  A tour of the children's collection will follow.  To conclude, we will […]

2025 Youth Poetry Contest Reception and Reading

Abbott Room

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Belfast Free Library The youth of Waldo County are invited to submit an original poem on the theme: Fast Forward: Poems from the Future Deadline is Wednesday, April 30th Submissions should be sent in-person or emailed to [email protected] Include your name, age, email and phone. Winners and runners-up will have the opportunity to […]

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Abbott Room

Love LEGOs?  Come join the club!  The library provides LEGOs.  Build what you like or take the Library Challenge.  Near the conclusion of the program, you can describe your build or leave it to our imagination.  All are welcome!!

STEAM Team ~ Lift off into Bird Data: Unleashing the Power of Community Science

Abbott Room

What is a naturalist? Learn how to observe, record, and contribute to real world science using powerful tools like eBird, BirdCast, Merlin, and the Motus tracking system.  Through hands-on activities, you will collect valuable data that supports ongoing research and conservation efforts--because every observation counts!  We will then apply these skills on a short bird […]