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The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe 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.
Belfast Garden Club Program
Abbott RoomOn Tuesday, March 18 at noon in the Abbott Room of Belfast Free Library, the Belfast Garden Club will host garden writer, photographer, farmer, and native plants purveyor Ivonne Vasquez, who will speak about a new gardening movement that is gaining momentum. Edimental gardening, or edible ornamental planting, provides the best of both worlds. This […]
Come Boating! Winter Adventure Series : Scallop Farming in Penobscot Bay
Abbott Room +1 moreAndrew and Samantha Peters founded Vertical Bay in 2018 as a model for scallop farming in Maine. Andrew will discuss how their scallops are grown in the nutrient-rich waters of the Penobscot Bay, the “ear-hanging” method of farming he uses, how he has benefitted from the work of research institutions in Maine and the challenges […]
Genealogy group meeting: The Siege of Petersburg, 1864: The Story of a Maine Soldier on the Petersburg Western Front
Abbott RoomThe Siege of Petersburg was the longest military event of the Civil War. Join us for a presentation about the life history of an obscure soldier from Waldo County who fought and died at Petersburg in 1864. Dr. David Urquia’s search for information led him to very unexpected findings, including the presence of a previously […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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. […]
Waldo County Peace and Social Justice Forum
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Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
Abbott RoomStory, rhyme, song, shakers, scarves, parachute play, toys, bubbles and giggles.
The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
Abbott RoomThe 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.
Storytelling Workshops for Youth at the Belfast Free Library – January 28 event canceled
Abbott RoomLed 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 […]
Knit2Together
Abbott RoomKnitters, 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. […]