Kids


Welcome to the Children’s Page!

At the Belfast Free Library the entire second floor is a space for children and teens. This welcoming place is filled with a broad collection of books, audiobooks, creative play materials, and digital resources. Our friendly staff is here to help kids, parents, caregivers, and educators find the materials they need and the stories they’ll love!

 


 

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 at the Belfast City Park

Snow, the main character, might be like you. Have you ever been new to an area or started at a new school? This can be difficult, especially if you do not speak the same language. 

Try to read both the Spanish and English on your walk.

Enjoy!

Story provided by “I’m Your Neighbor” to encourage Welcoming and Belonging in communities.

 

 


 


 

Upcoming Youth Service Events and Programs


 

Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library

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

Time : 10:00-11:00am

Dates: September 20 and 27, October 18 and 25, and November 15 and 22

Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

 

 

 

 

 


 

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 : 10:00am-10:45am

Dates: September 23rd and 30th, October 21st and 28th, and November 18th and 25th

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

 

 

 


 


 

Access free audiobooks and ebooks with your library card through Maine's Cloud Library.

 

Check out our collection of educational materials -- Both in the library and online.

207 Television episode about using technology with your library card!

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/maine-libraries-tech-digital-rental/97-8000e6fd-2187-4dfe-9bec-5709494fac61

Homeschooling in Maine, Time4Learning https://www.time4learning.com/homeschooling/maine/

Maine Department of Ed. Home Instruction Requirements, Forms & Laws https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/schoolops/homeinstruction/requirements

PBS Learning Media https://mainepublic.pbslearningmedia.org/

Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/

Smithsonian Educators https://learninglab.si.edu/

Digital Maine Library https://library.digitalmaine.org/about/getting-started-with-digital-maine-library/