Earth Day Film Presentation: A Plastic Ocean
Abbott RoomPart 2 of Planet vs. Plastics programming co-sponsored by the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition. A Plastic Ocean is an award-winning feature length documentary brought to you by a group of dedicated scientists, film-makers, social entrepreneurs, scholars, environmentalists and journalists, that explores the fragile state of our oceans and uncovers alarming truths about the consequences of […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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. […]
Ocean Xplorers STEAM- Flippers, Fun, and Fur
Abbott Room~Join Maine 4-H and UMaine students to explore how scientists study marine mammals! Participants will explore research methods such as DNA extractions, fecal sampling, and sound studies used by marine mammal researchers. ~To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sadee Mehuren, [email protected], 207.342.5971. ~Free event for ages 6-12. Space is limited to 30 children. ~For more […]
Community Solar 101- with ReVision Energy-
Abbott Room“Shaded roof? Renting? No worries! ReVision Energy’s Solar Farm expert, Kevin Boyan, will share how you can access the benefits of going solar by joining a local Community Solar Farm (CSF). Join us for a presentation and Q+A to learn how you can get your electricity from a local solar farm while lowering your monthly electricity cost and […]
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Abbott RoomContent is prepared for birth through age 2. First 20 minutes are rhymes, songs and literacy followed by play time and social time with bubbles.
Origami Club For Teens
Abbott RoomTeens 11-17 are invited to join Origami Club! Each month we will be learning a new fold! Snacks Provided!!
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email [email protected] for more information and to register.
2024 Youth Poetry Contest Reception and Reading
Abbott RoomDate of Reception and Reading: April 30th Time of Reception and Reading: 3:30pm to 4:30 pm Location of Reading and Reception: Abbott Room To celebrate National Poetry Month and the Year of the Dragon, children and teens of Waldo county have submitted poems on themes of bravery, courage and resilience. Prize winners will be announced […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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. […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library LobbyStop by and pick up a book or two! We have puzzles and DVDs for sale also. Book donations will be accepted at the sale: up to 12 good quality books per person. We would like current fiction, cooking, gardening, and children’s books. We can not accept old and out of date books.