Maine Authors for Lewiston Book Signing
Abbott RoomMaine Authors for Lewiston, an informal group of more than 70 Maine authors, have banded together to support the victims of the recent tragedy in Lewiston. The group has organized a series of 10 book signings, all free and open to the public, so that people can purchase books and meet the authors. There will […]
Friends of the Library Booksale
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.
CANCELLED: Wiggle and Rhyme
Abbott RoomCANCELLED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER Content is prepared for birth through age 2. First 20 minutes are rhymes, songs and literacy followed by play time and bubbles for social time.
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Conference 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.
Music Together
Abbott RoomA music & movement class for ages 0-5 and their grownups FREE
Author Talk with David Florig
Abbott RoomMaine author David Florig will discuss his debut novel, The Stones of Ailsa Craig. Set in present-day Belfast, Maine and 1880s Scotland, the novel is a dark look into oneman’s loss, loneliness, and obsession with vengeance and justice. The Stones of Ailsa Craig is centered around theancient Scottish sport of curling and features a Foreword […]
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. […]
Art Reception: Circles of My Life by Jane Mclean
Kramer Gallery“Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration” by Jane B. McLean will be the exhibit in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library December 1, 2023 through January 26, 2023. All are welcome to join Jane for an opening reception on Thursday December 7th, 4:00-6:00pm. The reception will take place in the Kramer […]
Preschool Storytimes
Abbott RoomContent is prepared for ages 3-6 with read alouds, felt and flannel stories, puppets, songs, fingerplay and action rhymes. Concludes with a short book-based film and an easy craft.
Holiday on the Harbor
Belfast BoathouseEvents Ho-Ho-Holiday Book Drive with the Belfast Rotary Club Ornament Making with Cornerspring Montessori School Cookie Decorating with Front Street Pub Holiday Storytime with the Belfast Free Library Family Horse Drawn Wagon Rides with S&S Carriage Yummy Hot Chocolate with Waldo Cap Winter Socks from Colburn Shoe Store Youth Bike Giveaways from the Belfast Rotary […]