Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Enroll you child to receive a free book each month!!

~Waldo County parents and caregivers: You can inspire your child's love of reading with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

How it works:

~The imagination Library program is now available for all infants, toddlers and preschoolers in Waldo County!!

~It is free and easy to register you child just click here.

~In 6-8 weeks, your child will receive their first book in the mail, "The Little Engine That Could."

~Books will continue to arrive in the mail monthly until your child's 5th birthday.

~If you have any questions contact the Children's Librarian at 338-3884 ext. 26.

Visit the Storywalk—Sea Dog

~At Belfast City Park , 88 Northport Road, Belfast Maine. Start the book at the bridge near the playground and then walk toward the ocean for the next page. Read the story while walking the loop trail.

Storywalk content prepared and funded by Belfast Free Library Youth Services.

Installation made possible by the Friends of the Belfast Free Library, First National Bank and Belfast Parks and Recreation.

Upcoming Youth Service Events and Programs

Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library

~ Stories, books, puppets, songs and an easy craft.

Time : Fridays 10:00-11:00am

Dates : December 6 and 13, January 10, 17 and 24, February 14, 21 and 28

Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Wiggle and Rhyme ~ for Babies and Toddlers

~ Songs, rhymes, scarves, parachute play, bubbles, toys, and connections!

Time : Mondays 10:00am-10:45am

Dates : December 9, January 13 and 27, February 10 and 24

Location : The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

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.  All are Welcome!

Time : Thursday 4:00-5:00pm

Dates: November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13

Location : The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

KindKids Music:  A FREE Winter Concert for All Ages

~KindKids Music is a dynamic duo with original music, puppets, and a highly interactive program that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire children and grown ups with messages of kindness.

Time: 11:00-11:45am 

Dates: Monday, December 30 

Location : The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Music Together: Discover the Magic

~Singing, Dancing and Jamming for children and their families! Brought to you by Music Together and Midcoast Music Academy.

Time : 10:00-11:00am

Dates: November 4, December 2, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, and June 2

Location : The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Storytelling Workshops for Youth

Led by Librarian and Storyteller Stephanie Holman

Storytelling: Learn to tell a story without use of notes. These mini-workshops will celebrate this spoken word art form. No pressure to perform in front of an audience, but participants will have the option in the Spring.

*Sample stories for use will be available.

*Program will involve solo and group work.

*Refreshments served.

 School age—Attend one or all of the workshops:

Time : 3:30-4:30 

Dates: Tuesday, January 28, Tuesday, February 25, Tuesday, March 25

Location : The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library