Peace & Justice Group of Waldo County Fall Forum
Abbott RoomPeace & Justice Group of Waldo County Fall Forum to show the film Where Olive Trees Weep Filmed in 2022 in the West Bank, the film follows both Palestinian and Israeli journalists, healers and activists as it offers a glimpse into life under occupation and the commitment to freedom of the Palestinian people. From the […]
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Abbott RoomStories, books, puppets, songs and an easy craft. Fridays at 10:00 am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
TWO WORLDS, ONE BREATH: A Haiku Workshop with Geoffrey Philp
Abbott RoomTWO WORLDS, ONE BREATH: A Haiku Workshop with Geoffrey Philp Explore the art of haiku in Belfast's autumn landscape. Through discussions, outdoor experiences, and writing exercises, participants will learn about haiku's history, aesthetics, and principles. We will practice mindful observation of the changing season and use haiku techniques to create meaningful poems reflecting our experiences. […]
WRITING OUR OWN NARRATIVES: A panel on transgender ecology, ancestry, and legacy with t love smith and guests
Abbott RoomWRITING OUR OWN NARRATIVES: A panel on transgender ecology, ancestry, and legacy - with t love smith and guests A Belfast Poetry Festival Event What is the legacy of transgender history? Where can we find authentic representation and how can we authentically represent ourselves? This panel opens a space for transgender and non-binary poets to […]
Belfast Poetry Festival workshop: “Literary Litanies” with Doug Woodsum
Abbott RoomLITERARY LITANIES a workshop with Doug Woodsum Poets have been writing litanies forever. Some people call them catalog poems. Anaphora is repetition of words or phrases in a group of poetic lines. The class begins with a brief discussion of classic litanies, then moves into brief warm-up writing exercises. Participants will craft a draft (or […]
“Songs from Here” with Sarah Tuttle, pianist Bridget Convey, and guest poets
Gammans RoomWe are thrilled to welcome for the first time to the Belfast Poetry Festival SONGS FROM HERE, a Maine-based initiative dedicated to the commission of new vocal works by composers born or based in Maine. The program, featuring Sarah Tuttle, pianist Bridget Convey, and guest poets, will include original compositions with poetry readings interspersed between […]
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Abbott RoomSongs, rhymes, scarves, parachute play, bubbles, toys and connections! Time: Mondays, 10:00-10:45 am Dates: September 23 and 30 October 21 and 28 November 18 and 25 Location: Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
No One Told Me ~ Film Screening
Abbott RoomNo One Told Me provides a raw and honest look at the postpartum period, a unique time in a woman's life that is rarely captured in documentary film. The purely observational footage of incredibly intimate moments shows the highs and lows encountered by parents Elise and Marc as they adapt to life with a baby. […]
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.
The Case for Local News in Our U.S. Democracy with Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm
Abbott Room +1 moreJournalism is an integral part of democracy. Yet, newspapers across the U.S. have closed, including in Maine, which has lost more than 60% of newspaper jobs. Studies show that communities with no newspapers see lower voter participation and increased corruption. The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, celebrating its 15th year, was among the first […]