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.
Button Making For Teens
Abbott RoomWant to make a pin for your backpack or your jacket! Teens 11-17 are invited to do just that! All supplies will be provided. Snacks will be there too!! Date: Jan. 9th Time: 3:30-4:30 Place: Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
Author Talk with Amy Fradel
Abbott RoomLocal author Amy Fradel will discuss her new book, Four Acres under Slavnik: a Slovenian Migration Story. What began as a personal exploration of Fradel's family’s immigrant history became a deep dive into global issues surrounding immigration, racism, and the rise of authoritarian regimes that the world still grapples with today while it tells a […]
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. […]
Lego Club
Abbott RoomLove LEGO blocks? Join the club. The library provides boxes of LEGO. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. You can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Your creation will be on display on the second floor of the library. All are welcome!
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.
Belfast Garden Club Program: Managing Belfast’s Legacy Trees
Abbott RoomManaging Belfast’s Legacy Trees with : Jan Ames Santerre, Project Canopy Director This program will take place in the Abbott Room and on Zoom. Check back soon to register for the Zoom link or visit: https://belfastgardenclub.org/learn/programs/ Now’s the time to learn about protecting and sustaining the region’s legacy trees. Forestry science and practice, state policy, […]
Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series
Virtual Program on ZoomDavid Conover Introduces Arctic Earth This program has been updated to be Zoom only. To preregister for the zoom link here. Are Maine waters warming so fast because the cold water tap from the Arctic is being turned off? Filmmaker and sailor David Conover shares stories of nature and culture from Arctic Earth expeditions, a […]
Genealogy group meeting: Family Recipe Potluck
Abbott RoomMonthly meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society. Join us in celebrating our first meeting of the new year with a potluck of family recipes. Feel free to bring a dish to share, along with any associated stories/photos. All are welcome! This group is always open to new genealogists, whether complete beginners […]