LEGO Club
Abbott RoomLove LEGOs? Come join the club. The library provides LEGOs and a scoop. Take your scoop of LEGOs to a table and build. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. Near the conclusion of the program, you can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Thursday 4:00-5:00pm September 5, October […]
No Book Sale Today
Library LobbyThe next book sale will be on Saturday October 5th. 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 We can not accept old and out of date books.
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.
NO KNITTING GROUP TODAY 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. […]
Computer class: Internet Safety (2-session class)
Abbott Room*REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS ENDED* Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe. This is a 2-session class, taking place on Sept. 5 and 12 at 11am. This class is presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. To sign up for […]
The Republican Journal: past, present, and future
Abbott RoomJoin Republican Journal and Belfast Historical Society and Museum staff in a trip through nearly two centuries of newspaper history. We will discuss the evolution of the Republican Journal (est. 1829) over the decades and review notable issues and stories over the years. We’ll also travel through Belfast’s streets and learn about the different sites […]
Origami Club for Teens
Kramer Gallery~Teens, 11-17, are invited to join Origami Club. Each month we will be learning a new fold! Snacks provided. Dates: September 16th, October 28th, and November 25th Time: 4:00 to 5:00 Location: The Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library
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.
Reporting on Resilience and Solutions in Maine’s Changing Climate a panel discussion with reporters from the Maine Monitor
Abbott RoomThe doom and gloom of climate change coverage can distract from the important work that’s already being done. Hear from reporters with The Maine Monitor, Maine’s only state-wide investigative nonprofit news outlet, about how The Maine Monitor covers the work Maine communities are doing to prepare for sea level rise and climate change-intensified natural disasters. Editor […]
Genealogy group meeting: One Amateur’s Genealogical Journey (So Far)
Abbott RoomJoin us for a presentation from Nat Clifford about his adventures in genealogy, touching on some ancestral tidbits, a family history association, and genetic genealogy. Whether you are a beginner genealogist or a seasoned expert, all are welcome! Nat Clifford co-owns a seasonal B&B with his spouse, Lexa, in Belfast, where he settled in 2017 […]