Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. Learn how to get the most out......More

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more. Requirements for this class:A Windows 11 computer with Internet access. This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/iphone-basics/?instance_id=5301 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or [email protected]

Third Floor Conference Room

Computer class: Windows 11 Basics (3-session class)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. Learn how to get the most out......More

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. Learn how to get the most out of your Windows 11 computer. In this class you will learn about the operating system, navigating the desktop and taskbar, the File Explorer, working with files, using Microsoft Edge and so much more. Requirements for this class:A Windows 11 computer with Internet access. This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/iphone-basics/?instance_id=5301 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or [email protected]

Third Floor Conference Room

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......More

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.10 Contact [email protected] to sign up to to join the knitting group.

Abbott Room

LEGO Club

Love LEGOs?  Come join the club!  The library provides LEGOs.  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!!

Abbott Room

Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library

Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness and a craft.

Abbott Room

Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers

Story, rhyme, song, shakers, scarves, parachute play, toys, bubbles and giggles.

Abbott Room

Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. This course will cover the......More

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. This course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which works on Apple’s popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and saving files will be covered too. Requirements for this class:A macOS computer connected to the internet. This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/iphone-basics/?instance_id=5301 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or [email protected]

Third Floor Conference Room

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 hello@mayastein......More

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.

Abbott Room

Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. This course will cover the......More

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. This course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which works on Apple’s popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and saving files will be covered too. Requirements for this class:A macOS computer connected to the internet. This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/iphone-basics/?instance_id=5301 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or [email protected]

Third Floor Conference Room

“Welcoming our Returning Migrant Birds:  Who they are, where they came from,” an evening program with Nick Lund of Maine Audubon.

Millions of birds of hundreds of different species pour into Maine each spring, and it can be an overwhelming experience for birders. Join Nick Lund from Maine Audubon to calm your nerves about spring migration, learning about why and how it happens, and what species to......More

Millions of birds of hundreds of different species pour into Maine each spring, and it can be an overwhelming experience for birders. Join Nick Lund from Maine Audubon to calm your nerves about spring migration, learning about why and how it happens, and what species to expect. Nick Lund is Maine Audubon’s Advocacy and Outreach Manager, and also the author of the American Birding Association’s “Field Guide to the Birds of Maine.” The Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition, the Belfast Free Library, and the Waldo County Climate action Coalition present this program for Bird Week 2025. More information at http://belfastbaywatershed.org/. This program will take place in the Abbott Room and on Zoom. Register for the Zoom link here.  

Abbott Room

Computer class: macOS Basics (3-session class)

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. This course will cover the......More

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Click here to register.* Monday, May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmTuesday, May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmWednesday, May 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmThis class is three sessions long—attendees should plan on attending all three sessions. This course will cover the basics of how to use Apple’s operating system which works on Apple’s popular line of laptops and desktops. This class starts with the basic functions of the MacOS operating system and how to navigate through folders, files, and menus. Organizing, moving, and saving files will be covered too. Requirements for this class:A macOS computer connected to the internet. This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/iphone-basics/?instance_id=5301 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or [email protected]

Third Floor Conference Room

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......More

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.10 Contact [email protected] to sign up to to join the knitting group.

Abbott Room

Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library

Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness and a craft.

Abbott Room