Read to a Dog at the Belfast Free Library!
Abbott RoomReaders can drop in, pick a book and pick a certified therapy dog and READ! Reading to a dog has been proven to increase reading fluency and reduce reading anxiety. Date: Mondays, July 15, 22 and 29 Time: 11:30-12:30pm Location: Abbott Room
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.
Movies You May Have Missed Series: “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”
Abbott RoomThis film series is presented by the Senior College of Belfast in partnership with the Belfast Free Library. Free and open to all. Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019) Age 12+ Drama, Family, in Dzongkha and English, with subtitles. 110 min. An aspiring singer in Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia, […]
School Age Reader’s Crew
Abbott RoomGather, eat snacks and talk about books. Bring your current favorite book or tell us about something you read recently. This group will not focus on one book at a time. Instead it will be a discussion of current reading interests. School Age readers—Come once or every time: Tuesday, June 25, Thursday, July 11, Tuesday, […]
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. […]
The Song Dog Puppeteer’s ~ Coyote and the Boy Ben
Abbott RoomThis is a marionette show about the wonderful relationships in our lives and in the lives of the wild ones who share our planet with us. This is a story of a Mother Coyote searching for her little pup who has run off to play. A boy called Ben is playing in the forest too. […]
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 We can not accept old and out of date books.
Bob Lloyd : Magician, Juggler and Mime
Abbott RoomAn experienced and exuberant master of his art, Bob Lloyd presents a fast-paced blend of magic, juggling, and mime which captivates audiences of all ages. Don’t miss this FREE event ~ Monday, August 5 ~ 6:00-7:00pm ~ Abbott Room
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.
Beeswax Collage/Painting for Teens
Abbott RoomBelfast Summer Reading Presents ~ Beeswax Collage/Painting for Teens Belfast Summer Reading invites you to learn a painting technique called encaustic painting/collage, in which pigments are mixed with hot liquid wax. You will leave with your very own encaustic painting/collage and a new found love of beeswax! ~ For teens 11-17 ~ Abbott Room of […]