Thursdays with Tugboat – Read to a Dog!
Abbott RoomReluctant and struggling readers can grow fluency and confidence by reading to animals. These unconditional listeners help readers build on their success. This dog is a Certified Therapy dog under the Alliance program. And is also very, very soft and sweet. Drop in during the hour.
Friday Youth Chess Club
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Color Field Painting for Teens
Abbott RoomThis is the third program for our Teen Summer Reading Program!! Come learn about color field painting, and then create your own painting!! Fun will be had! Let's get our art on! Location: Abbott Room
Opening Reception for “Pocket Pieces” by Marjorie Arnett
Kramer Gallery“Pocket Pieces” an exhibit of small paintings by Marjorie Arnett will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library for the month of August. The public is invited to an opening reception, Friday, August 4 from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Kramer Gallery. "Blue Shoe Cafe" 12” x 12”Oil on […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library LobbyBook donations will be accepted at the sale, up to 12 good quality books per person. The Friends are looking for current fiction, cooking, gardening and children’s books.
Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
City Park or Abbott RoomBelfast Free Library Storytimes will occur on the grass across from the playground at Belfast City Park, weather permitting.
August “Take and Make” for Children and Teens
Children's FloorMake Your Own Fairy Wand or Pin Wheel Come get an awesome "Take and Make" on August 8th, while supplies last! All materials provided by the Anonimo Foundation and the Belfast Free Library.
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.
Introducing the Climate Action Plan for Belfast
Abbott RoomThe All of Belfast Climate Dialogues project (ABCD) will host former and current members of Belfast’s Climate Crisis Committee to introduce the Climate Action Plan they wrote for Belfast. Their final plan was submitted to the Belfast City Council on June 4, 2023. Beginning in June of 2022 ABCD hosted four Community Climate Conversations on […]
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. […]