James Munyon: America’s Medicine Man
Abbott RoomJames Monroe Munyon (1848-1918) was a chemist and an outstanding marketing entrepreneur. He made millions of dollars manufacturing and selling his many "cures" for every possible malady, at a time when the average worker earned less than $600 per year. His advertisements appeared everywhere in America, including the Republican Journal. His personal life was also unusual. […]
Waldo County Peace and Social Justice Program
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Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group
Abbott RoomRead with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group. Here at Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition (BBWC), we think that winter is a great time to read! We’ve chosen three books with elements of fiction, memoir, history, politics, class, ecology, economy. . . something for everyone. But these books are more than just entertainment. Each book […]
Friday Youth Chess Club
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Horror Play Reading Group
Abbott RoomDo you like to read scary plays? Do you like snacks? If so, come to this amazing "Horror Play Reading Group"!! This is our second meeting, and we welcome any new thesbians, ages 11-17. Please come prepared to be goofy, express emotion, and eat donuts!!
Belfast Garden Club Program: Nature’s Best Hope with Douglas Tallamy.
Abbott RoomNature’s Best Hope with Douglas Tallamy, University of Delaware. Live streamed presentation on zoom in the Abbott Room. To register for the zoom option visit https://belfastgardenclub.org/ Recent declines in insect and bird populations make clear how poorly our current landscape designs have sustained the plants and animals that sustain us. To create landscapes that enhance […]
Digital Literacy Class: Using Facebook Securely
Abbott RoomWaldo Community Action Partners to host Digital Literacy Classes at the Belfast Free Library Waldo Community Action Partners is proud to announce a new series of computer literacy courses geared towards Maine residents ages 55+ to be hosted at libraries throughout Waldo County this February, March, and April. Courses are made available through the National […]
Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series 2023
Virtual Program on ZoomRace To Alaska with Clare and Leigh Dorsey Zoom Presentation: Register for the zoom link here In June 2022, sisters Clare and Leigh Dorsey rowed 750 miles along the beautiful and treacherous coastline of British Columbia as they competed in the Race to Alaska. Most of their competitors were in sailboats, but the sisters chose to […]
Short Story Contest for Teens
Children's FloorCalling all teens, 11-17, to write a 2000 word, or less, short story. The theme is LOVE. Unrequited love, family love, love for pets, love of books.. all love. Email submissions, or drop off on the 2nd floor of library by 02/23/23. Email to [email protected] Include name, age, email or phone number. Submissions will be […]