Library Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Library will be closed all day in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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.
Food Waste and Climate Change: What is the Connection? with Susanne Lee
Abbott RoomIn the U.S. and Maine, 40% of the food that we produce is never eaten - wasting the money, energy, and other valuable resources that are used to produce that food. The results are rising food costs, hunger and nutrition issues, and environmental damage. The good news is that there are simple and effective food […]
Genealogy group meeting
Abbott RoomMonthly meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society. All are welcome! These meetings are now in a hybrid format with the option to join in-person in the Abbott Room or to join online over Zoom. To receive the Zoom link or for more information, please email Sharon Pietryka at [email protected].
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. […]
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 […]