This is going to be our 3rd program in the Belfast Free Library "Teen Art Series". Please bring a picture of your pet, or a picture of an animal you love! We will then paint these beautiful creatures. Pure fun!! Date~ November 27th Time~ 4:30 to 5:30 Location~ Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
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.
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. […]
STEAM Team Ocean Xplorers STEAM Team Ocean Xplorers is a monthly program focused on the exploration of undersea and seaside wonders. Youth ages 8-12 are invited to join this partnership between the University of Maine’s 4-H program in Waldo County and the Belfast Free Library. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, meet scientists and students […]
Content is prepared for ages 3-6 with read alouds, felt and flannel stories, puppets, songs, fingerplay and action rhymes. Concludes with a short book-based film and an easy craft.
"May the odds be ever in your favor", when you play this amazing trivia game! Date~ December 1st Time~ 4:30 to 5:30 Location~ The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
Maine Authors for Lewiston, an informal group of more than 70 Maine authors, have banded together to support the victims of the recent tragedy in Lewiston. The group has organized a series of 10 book signings, all free and open to the public, so that people can purchase books and meet the authors. There will […]
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.
CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER WEATHER Content is prepared for birth through age 2. First 20 minutes are rhymes, songs and literacy followed by play time and bubbles for social time.
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.
Maine author David Florig will discuss his debut novel, The Stones of Ailsa Craig. Set in present-day Belfast, Maine and 1880s Scotland, the novel is a dark look into oneman’s loss, loneliness, and obsession with vengeance and justice. The Stones of Ailsa Craig is centered around theancient Scottish sport of curling and features a Foreword […]
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. […]
“Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration” by Jane B. McLean will be the exhibit in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library December 1, 2023 through January 26, 2023. All are welcome to join Jane for an opening reception on Thursday December 7th, 4:00-6:00pm. The reception will take place in the Kramer […]
Content is prepared for ages 3-6 with read alouds, felt and flannel stories, puppets, songs, fingerplay and action rhymes. Concludes with a short book-based film and an easy craft.
Events Ho-Ho-Holiday Book Drive with the Belfast Rotary Club Ornament Making with Cornerspring Montessori School Cookie Decorating with Front Street Pub Holiday Storytime with the Belfast Free Library Family Horse Drawn Wagon Rides with S&S Carriage Yummy Hot Chocolate with Waldo Cap Winter Socks from Colburn Shoe Store Youth Bike Giveaways from the Belfast Rotary […]
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.
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. […]
Love LEGO blocks? Join the club. The library provides boxes of LEGO. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. You can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Your creation will be on display on the second floor of the library. All are welcome!
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.
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. […]
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.
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. […]
Three short films from children’s literature! Cozy in with refreshments and films brought to you by Kanopy Kids and your public library. All Ages welcome!
Schedule of events: 5:00-5:45 pm: Magic with Conjuring Carroll 6:00-7:30 pm- Poetry Reading featuring Lewis Turco and other Belfast Poets 8:00-9:15 pm- Belfast Bay Fiddlers 9:30-11:00pm- The Bill Barnes Trio All events are FREE!!