Dragon-Fold Bookmaking Workshop

Conference Room

The Belfast Free Library and the Office of the Belfast Poet Laureate want you to celebrate the Year of the Dragon and National Poetry Month!  Waldo County children and teens are invited to write poems on the theme of bravery, courage, and resilience. This year, we're adding a twist: the option of creating dragon-fold books to house the poems!  […]

Waldo Reads Together Book Discussion

The Waldo Reads Together (WRT) committee is delighted to announce this year’s featured title for its One Book, One Community program:  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by award-winning author, screen writer and jazz musician, James McBride. Books are available at the Library. A variety of facilitated discussion sessions (both live and via Zoom) will […]

Get Ready For the Eclipse!

Abbott Room

Get Ready For the Eclipse! Presented by Friends of Sears Island and The Belfast Free Library ~ Learn all about eclipses, build a solar projection box for safe viewing, and take home some free eclipse glasses!!   ~Ages 5-12 years old, with an accompanying adult. ~Pre-registration is required, sign-up at:  [email protected]  

Knit2Together

Abbott Room

Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 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 their own projects. […]

Make Way For Ducklings: A Musical Retelling Presented by the Halcyon String Quartet

Colonial Theatre

Make Way For Ducklings ~Presented by Halcyon String Quartet: a musical retelling of Robert McCloskey's beloved children's book. Date: Saturday, April 6th Time: 3:00pm Place: The Colonial Theatre~ 163 High St, Belfast, ME 04915 Tickets: $7 Students | $9 Seniors | $10 Adults ~For more information, visit  colonialtheatre.com

Celebrate the Eclipse at Your Library

Abbott Room

The Abbott Room will be open for watching NASA videos.  Refreshments and eclipse viewing glasses available.  Join us on the south lawn of the library after 3:00pm to view the eclipse with your community.