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, […]
The Museum of Maritime Pets : Maine Lighthouse Mascots
Abbott RoomPatricia Sullivan, director of the Museum of Maritime Pets, will present illustrated exhibit panels and stories about some of Maine’s many lighthouse celebrities and mascots. These endearing animals provided companionship for Keepers and their families, but also performed acts of bravery, service and entertainment. Ages 6 and older Friday, July 12, 4:00-5:00pm, Abbott Room
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 Butterfly Guy – Jerry Schneider
Abbott RoomLearn all about butterflies through beautiful projected pictures and well-told stories from Jerry Schneider—The Butterfly Guy. Discover how to attract them to your yard and garden, the difference between butterflies and moths, and how they behave in the wild. Then create your own butterfly t-shirt. Bring your own shirt (heavy 100% cotton, please!) or we’ll […]
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: “The Farewell”
Abbott RoomThis film series is presented by the Senior College of Belfast in partnership with the Belfast Free Library. Free and open to all. The Farewell (2019) PG Comedy, drama, in English, Mandarin, Japanese and Italian, with subtitles. 100 min. A headstrong Chinese-American woman (Awakafina) returns to China when her beloved grandmother is diagnosed with terminal cancer, […]
Author Ret Talbot, “Chasing Shadows – Unravelling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark”
Abbott RoomCelebrate the paperback release of Chasing Shadows - Unravelling the Mysteries of the Great White Shark with science writer and Rockland-based author Ret Talbot. The book, written with shark biologist Greg Skomal, chronicles the return of the white shark to New England's coast. At its heart, it is a conservation success story, but also one […]
**POSTPONED**Genealogy group meeting: Field Trip to the Maine State Library
Abbott Room**POSTPONED UNTIL THE FALL** This month, the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society will be taking a field trip to the Maine State Library, where we will receive a tour of their genealogy resources and then be able to spend some time doing independent research. If you are interested in attending, please email Sharon […]
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 Storytimes at Belfast City Park
City Park or Abbott Room~Stories shared through books, puppets, felt, songs and an easy craft. Fridays, 10:00-11:00am June 14 (in Abbott Room) and 21 July 19 and 26 August 23 and 30 Northport Avenue in Belfast, on the grass next to bridge to playground. Bring a blanket and chairs as needed. Rain location: Abbott room, Belfast Free Library 106 […]