Teen Instagram Takeover- Canceled for 03/28- Rescheduled for 04/16
Conference RoomLooking for Teens 11-17 who are writers, and fans of books. This is what we will do in this program.. ~Write a letter to your favorite author. ~We will post it on our library teen Instagram. If willing, we can video you reading the letter. ~ Wait for a response! This is a great way […]
Steam Team Ocean Explorers~ Farming in the Sea
Abbott RoomJoin Maine 4-H and staff from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences to explore why our oceans take on certain hues. Participants will explore the science behind ocean colors and practice sampling techniques used by researchers. ~Free event for ages 6-12. Space is limited to 30children. ~Registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD
Solar Energy: Retrofitting and New Construction with ReVision Energy
Abbott RoomWhether you have an existing home or are drawing up plans to build your dream home; learn from ReVision Energy’s Solar Design Specialist, Will Field, about how to prep yourself for solar and the all-electric household model. Modern technology makes it cost-effective and sensible to build a 100% solar-powered home, with no utility bills and […]
Preschool Storytime at the Belfast Free Library
Abbott RoomContent is prepared for ages 3-6 with read alouds, felt and flannel stories, puppets, songs, fingerplays and action rhymes. Concludes with an easy craft.
Music Together
Abbott RoomA music & movement class for ages 0-5 and their grownups FREE
Dragon-Fold Bookmaking Workshop
Conference RoomThe Belfast Free Library and the Office of the Belfast Poet Laureate want you to celebrate the Year of the Dragon and National Poetry Month! Waldo County children and teens are invited to write poems on the theme of bravery, courage, and resilience. This year, we're adding a twist: the option of creating dragon-fold books to house the poems! […]
Waldo Reads Together Book Discussion
The Waldo Reads Together (WRT) committee is delighted to announce this year’s featured title for its One Book, One Community program: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by award-winning author, screen writer and jazz musician, James McBride. Books are available at the Library. A variety of facilitated discussion sessions (both live and via Zoom) will […]
Get Ready For the Eclipse!
Abbott RoomGet Ready For the Eclipse! Presented by Friends of Sears Island and The Belfast Free Library ~ Learn all about eclipses, build a solar projection box for safe viewing, and take home some free eclipse glasses!! ~Ages 5-12 years old, with an accompanying adult. ~Pre-registration is required, sign-up at: [email protected]
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.
