Teen Writing Table

  Meeting every first Thursday of the month! This November at the Teen Writing Table, welcome a special guest! Belfast Poet Laureate Audrey Gidman will bring thoughtful and interesting writing prompts to generate poetry and short prose. The Teen Writing Table is a laid......More

  Meeting every first Thursday of the month! This November at the Teen Writing Table, welcome a special guest! Belfast Poet Laureate Audrey Gidman will bring thoughtful and interesting writing prompts to generate poetry and short prose. The Teen Writing Table is a laidback writing club for teens ages 11 – 17. The club meets for an hour to work quietly with opportunities to share your writing, ask for feedback, or just hang out. Sharing is not required! No Homework! No Pressure! Notebooks and prompts supplied. For ages 11-17Date: Thursday, November 5th Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pmLocation: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

Conference Room

Preschool Storytime

Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness, and a craft. Date: Tuesdays & Fridays, September 15th and 22nd, October 16th and 23rd November 6th, 13th, 20thTime: 10:00am – 11:00amLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Library Lobby

Wiggle & Rhyme

For Babies and Toddlers Come join us! The first 20 minutes are early literacy rhymes and songs followed by play and social time with bubbles!Content is prepared for ages Birth – 2. Date: Mondays, October 19th November 9th and 16thTime: 10:00am – 10:45amLocation: Abbott ......More

For Babies and Toddlers Come join us! The first 20 minutes are early literacy rhymes and songs followed by play and social time with bubbles!Content is prepared for ages Birth – 2. Date: Mondays, October 19th November 9th and 16thTime: 10:00am – 10:45amLocation: Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library

A Look at Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is the talk of the town! But what exactly is it? How can I make use of it? How can I protect myself from it? Is AI as dangerous as some say? In this talk, we’ll explore all those questions. This talk offers a first look at the state of AI today from the average perso......More

AI is the talk of the town! But what exactly is it? How can I make use of it? How can I protect myself from it? Is AI as dangerous as some say? In this talk, we’ll explore all those questions. This talk offers a first look at the state of AI today from the average person’s perspective. Prepare to be surprised! Presenter: Doug Chamberlin Doug Chamberlin spent his career pursuing the appropriate use of technology. As a software developer, systems analyst, and database designer, over 40 years he observed both inappropriate deployments and appropriate use. He wonders if we have gotten better at this. Today, Doug helps Belfast Senior College with its technical challenges and shares his knowledge by teaching tech courses.This program is free and open to all. Co-sponsored with Belfast Senior College

Abbott Room

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet

The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the 3rd floor conference room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email Judy Kaber- [email protected] for m......More

The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the 3rd floor conference room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email Judy Kaber- [email protected] for more information and to register.

Third Floor Conference Room

Library Closed for Veterans Day

Knit2Together

No Knitting Group on November 11th. 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......More

No Knitting Group on November 11th. 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. Library staff will have computers available to demonstrate how to use Ravelry.com and other websites to help find patterns and organize your work. Registration is not required. For more information please call 338-3884 ext.508 or email [email protected].

Abbott Room

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 ......More

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! Date: Thursdays, October 22nd November 12th December 10thTime: 4:00-5:00pmLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room

Preschool Storytime

Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness, and a craft. Date: Tuesdays & Fridays, September 15th and 22nd, October 16th and 23rd November 6th, 13th, 20thTime: 10:00am – 11:00amLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room