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. […]
Modern Pop Art Collage Workshop for Children
Abbott RoomA unique opportunity to create a collage with visiting artist Michael Albert.
Me & Martha Concert
Abbott RoomNative Belfast resident Martha Hills and her husband Donald DePoy, touring as Me & Martha, will perform a free concert in the Abbott Room at the library on Thursday August 10th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Martha and Don first began performing together in Belfast in 2003. In 2022, they were awarded top Wedding Band by Virginia […]
Friday Youth Chess Club
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