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Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Mondays at 10:00am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library June 17 and 24 July22 and 29 August 19 and 26
Belfast Historical Society Program
Belfast Historical Society Program
Ships and Shipbuilding in Mid-Coast Maine David Ruberti, historical society vice-president, will present the history of shipbuilding and ships in the mid-coast, including Belfast. Belfast was a shipbuilding center with shipyards lining the waterfront. In 1793, Robert and James Miller built the schooner Jenny Miller, the first of many ships to be built here. Over […]
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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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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 Belfast City Park
Preschool Storytimes at Belfast City Park
~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 […]
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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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Computer class: Internet Safety (2-session class)
Computer class: Internet Safety (2-session class)
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe. This is a 2-session class, taking place on Sept. 5 and 12 at 11am. This class is presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. To sign up for this class, […]
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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No Book Sale Today
No Book Sale Today
The next book sale will be on Saturday October 5th. 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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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.
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NO KNITTING GROUP TODAY Knit2Together
NO KNITTING GROUP TODAY 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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Computer class: Internet Safety (2-session class)
Computer class: Internet Safety (2-session class)
*REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS ENDED* Staying safe online is essential in today’s world. This class teaches you how to keep your information and your computer/devices safe. This is a 2-session class, taking place on Sept. 5 and 12 at 11am. This class is presented in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center. To sign up for […]
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The Republican Journal: past, present, and future
The Republican Journal: past, present, and future
Join Republican Journal and Belfast Historical Society and Museum staff in a trip through nearly two centuries of newspaper history. We will discuss the evolution of the Republican Journal (est. 1829) over the decades and review notable issues and stories over the years. We’ll also travel through Belfast’s streets and learn about the different sites […]
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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
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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.
Reporting on Resilience and Solutions in Maine’s Changing Climate a panel discussion with reporters from the Maine Monitor
Reporting on Resilience and Solutions in Maine’s Changing Climate a panel discussion with reporters from the Maine Monitor
The doom and gloom of climate change coverage can distract from the important work that’s already being done. Hear from reporters with The Maine Monitor, Maine’s only state-wide investigative nonprofit news outlet, about how The Maine Monitor covers the work Maine communities are doing to prepare for sea level rise and climate change-intensified natural disasters. Editor […]
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Genealogy group meeting: One Amateur’s Genealogical Journey (So Far)
Genealogy group meeting: One Amateur’s Genealogical Journey (So Far)
Join us for a presentation from Nat Clifford about his adventures in genealogy, touching on some ancestral tidbits, a family history association, and genetic genealogy. Whether you are a beginner genealogist or a seasoned expert, all are welcome! Nat Clifford co-owns a seasonal B&B with his spouse, Lexa, in Belfast, where he settled in 2017 […]
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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Computer class: “Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
Computer class: “Cutting the Cord” – Getting TV & Phone Services Over the Internet
*CLASS IS FULL, REGISTRATION CLOSED* What does it mean to "Cut the Cord"? It's about canceling cable or satellite services and being able to watch television shows online, as well as options that would allow you to get rid of your landline. This class will not only show you the wide variety of options out […]
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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
Belfast Historical Society Presentation
Belfast Historical Society Presentation
Your Father Fears New England Will Be Depopulated: Belfast and the Rush to California Jan Eakins, a cultural historian who has researched, written, taught, and lectured on Maine in the West for more than two decades, will present the histories of some of the people who caught California gold fever early and hard. The bark Suliote cleared […]
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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.
Book Launch and Author Talk with Isabel Tutaine
Book Launch and Author Talk with Isabel Tutaine
Song of the Wooden Sparrow by Isabel Tutaine. Join Isabel Tutaine in celebrating the release of her novel, Song of the Wooden Sparrow, from Golden Bridges Publishing with a talk about about the assumptions she disassembled while writing and publishing a novel in this climate and what happened after she published the novel. Isabel Tutaine […]
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Duct Tape Jewelry Making for Teens
Duct Tape Jewelry Making for Teens
~Come and learn how to make duct tape jewelry and then make a few of your own! All supplies will be provided! Snacks provided! Date: September 25th Time: 4:00 to 5:30 Location: The Conference Room of the Belfast Free Library
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. […]
0 events,
1 event,
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,
0 events,
1 event,
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
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.
Water Quality and Climate Action in Waldo County
Water Quality and Climate Action in Waldo County
Join us for a community meeting and panel discussion organized by members of the Waldo County Climate Action Coalition centered around our community’s watershed. This event will focus on water stewardship as a critical component of broader climate action efforts. We aim to increase understanding of the local watershed, spark discourse on sustainable ways forward, […]
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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. […]
1 event,
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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1 event,
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.