Wheelbarrow Poets Group Reading
Abbott RoomMembers of the Wheelbarrow Poets, midcoast writers who gather weekly at the Belfast Free Library, will be sharing some of their work in round-robin style during an evening reading to prelude the kickoff to this year’s Belfast Poetry Festival. The event is co-sponsored by the Belfast Free Library and is free and open to the public. Presenting poets include Cynthia Anderson, […]
Belfast Poetry Festival Workshop
Abbott RoomCollective Grief Workshop: From Root To Seed Workshop Leaders: Samaa Abdurraqib & Jefferson Navicky This workshop centers our love and grief for the natural world through the anthology From Root to Seed: Black, Brown, & Indigenous Poets Write the Northeast (NatureCulture, 2023, Samaa Abdurraqib ed.) We will discuss a range of poems included in From Root to Seed (copies provided […]
Belfast Poetry Festival Workshop
Abbott RoomHow To Be A Human Radio With Id M Theft Able And Jefferson Navicky Are you interested in performance? Would you like help accessing your own inner actor? Have you always been captivated by/terrified of public speaking? Are you someone who wants to bring poetry to the stage? Please join renowned performance and sound artist Id […]
Book Discussion: The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleban
Abbott RoomThe annual world-wide ecumenical observance of the Season of Creation began on September 1 and ends on October 4. In the Belfast area St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, in collaboration with the Greater Bay Area Ministerium, have presented a range of activities around the theme: “Listening to Trees: […]
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
Abbott Room +1 moreThe Future of Trees in Belfast with Mike Hurley Ever wonder about the state of Belfast’s canopy? The new trees planted along The Rail Trail? Mike Hurley will share the work, the progress, and the vision behind GreenStreets! Belfast’s urban tree-planting, protection, and advocacy program. GreenStreets! is a Belfast urban tree-planting, protection, and advocacy program […]
Mum’s the Word: A Wartime Tale of Secrets, Intrigue, Rescue, and Daring, With a Genealogical Connection
Abbott RoomLast February, Rick Davis told the story of James Monroe Munyon, perhaps the most famous patent medicine salesman in America. This time, Davis will spin a wartime tale involving Curtiss Munyan, a (sub)Marine, Missionaries, Manufacturers, a Message, a Merchant, a Mystery, a Mission, Mines (actually depth charges), and General Douglas MacArthur. Although this story includes […]
No Knitting this week
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. […]
NEW STEAM Series! Ocean Xplorers for ages 8-12, Space is limited – Registration required
Abbott RoomNew STEAM Team Ocean Xplorers Program is turning the tides towards the future starting in October Registration is now open (https://extension.umaine.edu/waldo/4h/ocean-xplorers/) for a new, interactive multi-session STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) ocean-focused adventure series at the Belfast Free Library, 106 High Street. The series “STEAM Team Ocean Xplorers,” a collaborative effort between […]
Storytimes for Preschoolers
Abbott RoomThis literacy based series invites families to grow social skills, verbal ability and participation. A film is sometimes shown and a craft follows.