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Animal Draw-along
Animal Draw-along
Local author and illustrator Hazel Mitchell will help children ages 6-10 improve your drawing skills one step at a time!
Belfast Historical Society Program
Belfast Historical Society Program
That Looks Familiar, Where is It? With David Ruberti, Historical Society Vice-President This program is an audience participation challenge to identify, from photographs, as many mystery places and Belfast landmarks.
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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.
Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
Belfast Free Library Storytimes will occur on the grass across from the playground at Belfast City Park, weather permitting.
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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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Sit a Spell – Storytelling with Stephanie and Crystal
Sit a Spell – Storytelling with Stephanie and Crystal
Storytelling will be active and participatory and appropriate for elementary age and up.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Book donations will be accepted at the sale, up to 12 good quality books per person. The Friends are looking for current fiction, cooking, gardening and children’s books.
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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.
1 event,
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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Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
Belfast Free Library Storytimes will occur on the grass across from the playground at Belfast City Park, weather permitting.
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July “Take and Make” for Children and Teens
July's "Take and Make" will be for children and teens. Paint your own wooden butterfly!!!!!!! Come and get this awesome "Take and Make", located on the Youth Services floor of the Belfast Free Library. Starts July 11th, while supplies last.
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.
Film: “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”
Film: “Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down”
Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down tells the extraordinary story of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords: her relentless fight to recover following an assassination attempt in 2011, and her new life as one of the most effective activists in the battle against gun violence. Join us for this special screening of this documentary.
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Storyteller Antonio Rocha! Don’t miss this event!
Storyteller Antonio Rocha! Don’t miss this event!
One of the most engaging and popular professional storytellers in the nation is going to be at the Belfast Free Library. Fun for the whole family.
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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Milkweed Puppet Theater presents “Dandelion Girl”
Milkweed Puppet Theater presents “Dandelion Girl”
All small things bright and beautiful, come and hear the story of "Dandelion Girl" on this sweet stage.
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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.
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Genealogy group meeting: “Joys and Pitfalls of Transcribing My Teenaged Great-Grandfather’s Letters from London”
Genealogy group meeting: “Joys and Pitfalls of Transcribing My Teenaged Great-Grandfather’s Letters from London”
Join the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society and the Belfast Free Library for a presentation from Penny West about her experience working with family letters and transforming the project into a book. To help her learn more about her great-grandfather, Gus Farley, a tea merchant in Japan in the late nineteenth century, Penny's […]
Community Resilience for the Climate Emergency
Community Resilience for the Climate Emergency
The Peace & Social Justice Forum/Waldo County , in coordination with the All of Belfast Climate Dialogues project of the Belfast Free Library, and the Possibility Alliance, will host Dr. Peter Kalmus, an award winning author and climate scientist from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California. He has said that "Global Warming is happening with […]
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Thursdays with Tugboat – Read to a Dog!
Thursdays with Tugboat – Read to a Dog!
Reluctant and struggling readers can grow fluency and confidence by reading to animals. These unconditional listeners help readers build on their success. This dog is a Certified Therapy dog under the Alliance program. And is also very, very soft and sweet. Drop in during the hour.
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Drip Painting for Teens
Drip Painting for Teens
This is the second program in our Teen Summer Reading series!! Want to learn about drip painting? Want to see why artists like Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock were so gaga over this medium? Want to make your own drip painting? Then join us for this awesome event! You will not regret being creative! Location: […]
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“Daredevil of the Skies, Capt. Albert W. Stevens” presentation by Megan Pinette.
“Daredevil of the Skies, Capt. Albert W. Stevens” presentation by Megan Pinette.
Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society and Museum President will highlight the remarkable accomplishments of Capt. Stevens, who cemented his legacy as the nation's premier aerial photographer during the early 20th century. Notably, Stevens unparalleled exploits defied expectations and allowed him to establish world records, all while pushing the boundaries of gravity itself. More information at […]
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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.
1 event,
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,
Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
Storytime at Belfast City Park (Rain location – Abbott Room)
Belfast Free Library Storytimes will occur on the grass across from the playground at Belfast City Park, weather permitting.
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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
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. […]
1 event,
Thursdays with Tugboat – Read to a Dog!
Thursdays with Tugboat – Read to a Dog!
Reluctant and struggling readers can grow fluency and confidence by reading to animals. These unconditional listeners help readers build on their success. This dog is a Certified Therapy dog under the Alliance program. And is also very, very soft and sweet. Drop in during the hour.
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Opening Reception for “Pocket Pieces” by Marjorie Arnett
Opening Reception for “Pocket Pieces” by Marjorie Arnett
“Pocket Pieces” an exhibit of small paintings by Marjorie Arnett will be on display in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library for the month of August. The public is invited to an opening reception, Friday, August 4 from 4:00 to 6:00pm in the Kramer Gallery. "Blue Shoe Cafe" 12” x 12”Oil on […]
Color Field Painting for Teens
Color Field Painting for Teens
This is the third program for our Teen Summer Reading Program!! Come learn about color field painting, and then create your own painting!! Fun will be had! Let's get our art on! Location: Abbott Room
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Book donations will be accepted at the sale, up to 12 good quality books per person. The Friends are looking for current fiction, cooking, gardening and children’s books.
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