March Take and Make for Children
Children's FloorMonthly craft opportunity is found on the second floor of the Belfast Free Library
March Take and Make for Teens
Children's FloorMarch is here and we have a fabulous "Take and Make" for teens, 11-17. We will be handing out Diamond Paint Feather Bookmarks! Perfect activity for a snow day at home! Pick up is on the second floor of the Belfast Free Library! Bookmarks will be in the teen room waiting for you! While supplies […]
The French Connection: The Ancestors and Descendants of Daniel Thibodeau and Rebecca Jandreau
Abbott RoomIn this presentation, Dana Murch will discuss the life and times of some of the Acadian and Québécois families he researched for his recent book on the genealogy and family connections of his maternal grandparents, who were both natives of St. Francis, Maine. Along the way, Dana will highlight many original vital records (recorded in […]
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. […]
Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Program
Abbott RoomFish, Falcons, and Frogs—Dramatic Migrations: An Amateur Naturalist's Notes from the Belfast Bay Watershed A presentation with Murray Carpenter Murray Carpenter is Maine Public’s climate reporter, covering climate change and other environmental news. He has been a Maine journalist for 25 years, with much of his reporting focused on science and environmental stories. As a freelancer, […]
Storytime
Abbott RoomStorytime allows social experiences and early literacy fun with read alouds, puppetry and engagement.
Friday Youth Chess Club
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Teen Collage and Journal Making
Abbott RoomThis event will introduce teens, 11-17, to Dada collage. Dada is an art movement formed during the First World War in Zurich in negative reaction to the horrors and folly of the war. The main event of this program is making a collage journal cover, with a Dada influence! It will be fun, and fairly […]
Cranes for Ukraine
Abbott RoomDrop in to the launch event on the 20th and learn how to fold origami cranes with Chrissy Munroe. Then find folding stations on the first and second floor during open hours.
Belfast Garden Club Program
Abbott RoomWeed Identification and Management Speaker: Donna Coffin, Extension Professor, University of Maine, Piscataquis & Penobscot Counties In person and on zoom. Weeds are a constant problem. They compete with garden crops for nutrients, moisture, and sunlight; they can reduce the quality and yield of fruits and vegetables; and they affect the enjoyment of the landscape. […]