Teen
Waldo County launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Abbott RoomFamilies of young children ages from birth to five, as well as grandparents, teachers, librarians, funders and supporters are all invited to attend this special event to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Waldo County. Adults! Learn more about this early literacy initiative that provides specially selected, age-appropriate books, mailed directly to […]
Wire Sculpture for Teens
Abbott RoomBelfast Summer Reading Presents ~ Wire Sculpture for Teens Belfast Summer Reading invites you to make a wire sculpture! We will be playing with minimalist wire sculpture techniques, but anything goes! If you are feeling something take shape, I suggest you make it! ~ For Teens 11-17 ~ Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library […]
Balloon Lamp Making for Teens
Third Floor Conference Room +1 moreBelfast Summer Reading Presents ~ Balloon Making for Teens Belfast Summer Reading invites you to make a balloon lantern using yarn. You will leave with a beautiful lamp, powered by a decorative hanging solar light. Wear clothing you can get dirty!! ~ For Teens 11-17 ~ We will be having this program on the back […]
Read to a Dog at the Belfast Free Library!
Abbott RoomReaders can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and READ! Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce reading anxiety. Date: Mondays, July 15, 22 and 29 Time: 11:30-12:30pm Location: Abbott Room
The Butterfly Guy – Jerry Schneider
Abbott RoomLearn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. Discover how to attract them to your yard and garden, the difference between butterflies and moths, and how they behave in the wild. Then create your own butterfly t-shirt. Bring your own shirt (heavy 100% cotton, please!) or we’ll […]
Read to a Dog at the Belfast Free Library!
Abbott RoomReaders can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and READ! Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce reading anxiety. Date: Mondays, July 15, 22 and 29 Time: 11:30-12:30pm Location: Abbott Room
A Riot In the Garden ~ Songs and Stories for a Small Planet with Jackson Gillman
Abbott RoomSongs & Stories for a Small Planet with Stand-up Chameleon Jackson Gillman With a background in ecology, Gillman delights audiences with his storytelling, song, dance, mime , humor and imagination. Be sure to bring your imagination. ~ All Ages ~ Thursday, July 25 ~ 11:00-12:00pm ~ Abbott Room
Hula Hooping for Teens~ with Katie Leone
Abbott RoomBelfast Summer Reading Presents ~ Hula Hooping for Teens A hula hoop making event, with hula hooping party to follow. Katie Leone will be teaching us some sweet hula hooping moves!! ~ For teens 11-17 ~ Thursday, July 25th ~ 3:30 to 5:00 ~ Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
Read to a Dog at the Belfast Free Library!
Abbott RoomReaders can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and READ! Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce reading anxiety. Date: Mondays, July 15, 22 and 29 Time: 11:30-12:30pm Location: Abbott Room
Movies You May Have Missed Series: “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”
Abbott RoomThis film series is presented by the Senior College of Belfast in partnership with the Belfast Free Library. Free and open to all. Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019) Age 12+ Drama, Family, in Dzongkha and English, with subtitles. 110 min. An aspiring singer in Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia, […]