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.
Book Release and Reading with Marjorie Arnett
Abbott Room
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. […]
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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Library LobbyStop by and pick up a book or two! We have puzzles and DVDs for sale also. Book donations will be accepted at the sale: up to 12 good quality books per person. We would like current fiction, cooking, gardening, and children’s books. We can not accept old and out of date books.
Make Way For Ducklings: A Musical Retelling Presented by the Halcyon String Quartet
Colonial TheatreMake Way For Ducklings ~Presented by Halcyon String Quartet: a musical retelling of Robert McCloskey's beloved children's book. Date: Saturday, April 6th Time: 3:00pm Place: The Colonial Theatre~ 163 High St, Belfast, ME 04915 Tickets: $7 Students | $9 Seniors | $10 Adults ~For more information, visit colonialtheatre.com
Celebrate the Eclipse at Your Library
Abbott RoomThe Abbott Room will be open for watching NASA videos. Refreshments and eclipse viewing glasses available. Join us on the south lawn of the library after 3:00pm to view the eclipse with your community.
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.