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Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Songs, 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
Origami Club for Teens
Origami Club for Teens
~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
McKenna and Her Camera: Artists and Their Work with Kevin Johnson
McKenna and Her Camera: Artists and Their Work with Kevin Johnson
Belfast Historical Society and Museum Presentation Kevin Johnson, photo-archivist Penobscot Marine Museum, will present Peggy McKenna’s “unportraits,” photographs of artists and local celebrities living and working in the midcoast 1987 to 2002. With some time out working in New York City as a photographer, she spent most of her adult life photographing the life and […]
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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The 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.
Scary Storytelling: Not For the Faint of Heart
Scary Storytelling: Not For the Faint of Heart
Folktales told by Children's Librarian Stephanie Holman Spine tingling folktales are told in the spoken word art form of storytelling. Found in collections of children’s literature, this type of tale helps one face fears through story and in a fun group setting. For older children: listening and patience and a love of scary stories required. […]
Updates and Recommendations from the Maine Climate Council with Ivan Fernandez
Updates and Recommendations from the Maine Climate Council with Ivan Fernandez
Updates from the Maine Climate Council about Maine Won’t Wait with Ivan Fernandez, Distinguished Professor at the University of Maine’s Climate Change Institute and co-chair of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the Maine Climate Council. Register for the Zoom link here
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Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, 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. […]
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Stop 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.
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Music Together: Discover the Magic
Music Together: Discover the Magic
~Singing, Dancing and Jamming for children and their families! Brought to you by Music Together and Midcoast Music Academy.
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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The 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.
Tarot Deck Making Group for Teens
Tarot Deck Making Group for Teens
~ Teens 11-17, come be part of our tarot deck making group! You will choose your art style, and card fronts, and then start creation of your very own tarot deck! Tarot deck making takes a bit of time and we don't want to rush it! This being said, Tarot Deck Group is an ongoing […]
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Art Reception for Thatcher Barrett
Art Reception for Thatcher Barrett
Belfast Free Library Youth Services is pleased to announce that the November art installation at the library will feature teen artist Thatcher Barrett. The exhibit will be on view in the Kramer Gallery from November 5th-30th and a reception with refreshments will be held on November 6th from 4-5 pm. Teen art displays rotate each […]
Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, 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. […]
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2 events,
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The 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 Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning with Coleen O’Connell
The Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning with Coleen O’Connell
The Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning Coleen O’Connell, board vice president, will share what this research field station on Cobscoock Bay is doing to help our understanding of the effects of Climate Change in our region. Click here to register for the Zoom option. The Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning (CETL) is the […]
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Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, 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. […]
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LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Love 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 […]
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Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Stories, books, puppets, songs and an easy craft. Fridays at 10:00 am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
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2 events,
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Songs, 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
Encaustic Painting for Teens
Encaustic Painting for Teens
~ Belfast Youth Services invites you to learn a painting technique called encaustic painting, in which pigments are mixed with hot liquid wax. You will leave with your very own encaustic painting and a new found love of beeswax! Dates: November 18th Time: 4:00 to 5:30 Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The 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.
Democracy and Its Enemies with Thomas F. Remington
Democracy and Its Enemies with Thomas F. Remington
This year’s Camden Conference is focusing on the worldwide retreat from democracy. Populist strongmen have taken over in many countries, from Latin America to Eastern Europe to Asia, and antidemocratic movements have gained ground even in countries formerly thought to be firmly in the democratic camp—including the United States. Many people are wondering what democracy […]
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Genealogy group meeting: Show & Tell
Genealogy group meeting: Show & Tell
Join the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for our annual Show & Tell meeting! We welcome you to bring in something from your family’s history to share its story with the group. It can be anything—a photo, census record, award, jewelry, portrait, watch, etc. All are welcome! This meeting will have a Zoom […]
Knit2Together
Knit2Together
Knitters, 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. […]
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Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Stories, books, puppets, songs and an easy craft. Fridays at 10:00 am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
0 events,
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2 events,
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Songs, 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
Origami Club for Teens
Origami Club for Teens
~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
1 event,
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
The 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.
1 event,
Knit2Together will not meet today.
Knit2Together will not meet today.
Knit2Together will not meet today. Knitters, 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 […]