Special Events
Indigenous People’s Day Event
Abbott Room"Hungry for History": Belfast celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with a potluck and the sharing of the REACH timeline of Maine history.
Penobscot Bay Ringers Concert
Gammans RoomThe Friends of the Belfast Free Library invite you to experience the orchestral sounds of the Penobscot Bay Ringers in the Gammans Room of the library. Doors open at 2:30. Donations cheerfully accepted.
Ghost Hunting with Liza Gardner Walsh
Conference RoomJoin Liza Gardner Walsh for a discussion of her book Ghost Hunter's Handbook. Kids will learn some tips about how to be a good ghost hunter, how to tell a spooky ghost story, and then will investigate the library for any possible hauntings. Make your very own electroscope to take home for help in your […]
Chewonki Foundation – Owls of Maine
Owls of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls Three live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England. Beginning with slides and sounds, participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore […]
Hands on Juggling Para-Play Exhibit
Abbott RoomLearn to Juggle with hands on Par-Play Exhibition Stop in anytime 12:30 - 3:30 Juggling & Comedy Performance by Michael Menes at 4:00 Come and experience a master juggler and variety performer who has toured all over the world! Michael has an amazing show with dazzling skills and hilarious comedy. Fun for the whole family! […]
Juggling & Comedy Paerformance by Michael Menes
Abbott RoomLearn to Juggle with hands on Par-Play Exhibition Stop in anytime 12:30 - 3:30 Juggling & Comedy Performance by Michael Menes at 4:00 Come and experience a master juggler and variety performer who has toured all over the world! Michael has an amazing show with dazzling skills and hilarious comedy. Fun for the whole family! […]
Butterfly Release at Head of the Tide
Butterfly Release at Head of Tide Preserve Camden - Belfast Free Library and Coastal Mountains Land Trust are collaborating on a Butterfly Release, Monday July 1st at 5:30 p.m. at the Head of Tide Preserve, on Doak Road in Belfast. Painted Lady butterflies have been growing from caterpillar to chrysalis at the library since June […]
Universe of Stories! Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly Abbe Museum
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library's Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly Abbe Museum Why are stories important to people? How do stories make up all our lives? Join educators from the Abbe Museum, as we learn more about the importance of […]
Universe of Stories! Harry Potter Universe
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library's Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens Harry Potter Universe Spend an afternoon in the Harry Potter Universe! Join us for hands-on fun including a Hogwarts Potions Class, broomstick bookmarks, and golden snitches for everyone. Kids and Families Program Schedule Thursdays […]
Universe of Stories! Moon Cakes — Jennifer Armstrong
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library's Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens Moon Cakes -- Jennifer Armstrong A moon themed program with Jennifer Armstrong and her delightful offering of songs, stories, bagpipe, fiddle, banjo, dancing puppet and participation! Books dance off the shelves and include; Owl Moon, […]