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. […]
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 We can not accept old and out of date books.
Statement about the exhibit: We are Troy Howard Middle School 8th grade social studies students. We have explored the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to find a goal we think is particularly important. Each of us has chosen a goal, completed research, and designed a mask to get the word out about […]
Robert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood have written dissimilar books — Trigger Warning (Klose) is a work of fiction, and The Field House: A Writer’s Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine (Wood) is biography with a slice of memoir. But no matter the genre, good writing manages to keep the reader engaged. […]
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 Belfast Community Coop presents an evening with Jon Steinman. Join author Jon Steinman for an inspiring discussion on "What Is the Food Co-op Future?" in the Abbott Room, Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. Gain insights into the future of grocery stores and the food supply chain, and hear inspiring stories of the food […]
Come and join us for Origami Club. Each month we attempt to learn a new fold, and to practice basic folds! Come and join in the team effort or free-fold on your own!! Snacks are always abundant, and fun is had by all. We will be meeting in the Kramer gallery, on the ground floor […]
In this presentation, Belfast genealogist and author Dana Murch will share some of the amazing stories he has discovered while researching the history of the Murch Family of Maine. All are welcome! These meetings are now in a hybrid format with the option to join in-person in the Abbott Room or to join online over […]
Knit2Together is not happening 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 […]
~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 […]
Families of young children ages from birth to five, as well as grandparents, teachers, librarians, funders and supporters are all invited to attend this special event to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Waldo County. Adults! Learn more about this early literacy initiative that provides specially selected, age-appropriate books, mailed directly to […]
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. […]
Welcome Back to the Stacks! -- Belfast Free Library's Adult Summer Reading Challenge Bingo Join us to explore all our library has to offer and enter our raffle to win prizes! Here's how to play: - Get your bingo card at the 1st floor circulation desk. - Complete any five in a row activities on […]
~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 […]
Are you a future engineer or inventor? Look to nature to show adaptations of plants and animals to help humans overcome challenges. Chewonki educators will bring a few animals, such as an owl, a salamander and maybe a snake or a turtle to illustrate adaptations known as biomimicry. Ages 6 and older Abbott Room, Monday, […]
Gather, 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, […]
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. […]