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Music Together

~Singing, Dancing and Jamming for children and their families!A free monthly sample of the Music Together series. Sponsored by the Belfast Free Library.For ages Birth – 5.   Date: First Monday of every Month, September 2025 – June 2026Time: 10:00am – 10:45amLocation: Th......More

~Singing, Dancing and Jamming for children and their families!A free monthly sample of the Music Together series. Sponsored by the Belfast Free Library.For ages Birth – 5.   Date: First Monday of every Month, September 2025 – June 2026Time: 10:00am – 10:45amLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room

South Africa slide talk with Cloe Chunn

On Monday afternoon, Nov. 3, 4:00-5:30, in the Abbott Room, local resident Cloe Chunn will show slides and tell us about her recent 3-week trip to South Africa and Mauritius. Contrary to her effort at giving up air travel, she went with her son and saw what is in his op......More

On Monday afternoon, Nov. 3, 4:00-5:30, in the Abbott Room, local resident Cloe Chunn will show slides and tell us about her recent 3-week trip to South Africa and Mauritius. Contrary to her effort at giving up air travel, she went with her son and saw what is in his opinion a country doing much better than ours at recovering from racial and gender conflict. It has other lessons to teach us, too: diversity in geology, biology, cultures, and origins. Register for the Zoom option here.  

Abbott 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 jkaber1948@gmai......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

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

STEAM Team

STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is a monthly program focused on exploration of climate change.Do you have a budding entrepreneur or scientist? 4-H Equips youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. We offer opportunities ......More

STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is a monthly program focused on exploration of climate change.Do you have a budding entrepreneur or scientist? 4-H Equips youth with skills for the future while meeting them where they are today. We offer opportunities and experiences that shape youth into their full, authentic selves, enabling them to shine both now and in the future. This year, we will dig into Maine agricultural businesses, from blueberries, maple sugaring, and potatoes to working waterfronts and Agri-tourism and see how they face challenges brought on by the changing world around us. Youth ages 7-12 are invited to join this partnership between the University of Maine’s 4-H program in Waldo County and the Belfast Free Library. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, create connections with peers, and meet scientists and staff from the University of Maine and other Maine organizations that support Maine business growth. Registration is Required. Link found below.For more information or to register, visit the program’s website (https://extension.umaine.edu/waldo/4h/community-science-explorers/) or contact the Belfast Free Library. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Karen Giles, [email protected] (207) 342-5971   Dates: First Thursday of the Month, October 2025 – May 2026Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pmLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room

Rocks and Minerals Tell a Story

School age children, teens, and their families are welcome to learn from Geologist Chris Mattson.Slides, listening, and hands-on examples tell the story of Maine Geology.  Date: Monday, November 10thTime: 6:00pm – 7:00pmLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Libr......More

School age children, teens, and their families are welcome to learn from Geologist Chris Mattson.Slides, listening, and hands-on examples tell the story of Maine Geology.  Date: Monday, November 10thTime: 6:00pm – 7:00pmLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room

Closed for Veterans Day

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 jkaber1948@gmai......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

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 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, September 11, October 9, November 13Time: 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: Friday, September 12 and 26 October 10 and 17 November 14 and 21Time: 10:00amLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott Room

Wiggle & Rhyme

For Babies and ToddlersCome join us! The first 20 minutes are early literacy rhymes and songs followed by play and social time with bubbles!Content is prepared for birth through age 2.  Date: September 22 and 29 October 27 November 17 and 24Time: 10:00am – 10:45amLocati......More

For Babies and ToddlersCome join us! The first 20 minutes are early literacy rhymes and songs followed by play and social time with bubbles!Content is prepared for birth through age 2.  Date: September 22 and 29 October 27 November 17 and 24Time: 10:00am – 10:45amLocation: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Abbott 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 jkaber1948@gmai......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

Speaker Series: What's Going on with Maine's Climate Action Plan

Hilary Landfried, Climate Policy Advisor and Maine Climate Council Coordinator with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, will give updates and discuss the will discuss the new guide to Maine’s Climate Action Plan and talk about the current implemen......More

Hilary Landfried, Climate Policy Advisor and Maine Climate Council Coordinator with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, will give updates and discuss the will discuss the new guide to Maine’s Climate Action Plan and talk about the current implementation strategies. This series is presented by member organizations of the Waldo County Climate Action Coalition  (WCCAC). Programs will take place in the Abbott Room with a Zoom Option Register for the Zoom link here  

Abbott Room

Genealogy group meeting: Show & Tell

Join the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for our annual Show & Tell meeting! We welcome you to bring in something from your family’s history to share its story with the group. It can be anything—a photo, census record, award, jewelry, portrait, watch, ......More

Join the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for our annual Show & Tell meeting! We welcome you to bring in something from your family’s history to share its story with the group. It can be anything—a photo, census record, award, jewelry, portrait, watch, etc. All are welcome! This meeting will have a Zoom option as well. To receive the Zoom link or for more information, please email Sharon Pietryka at [email protected].

Abbott 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

Q-Tip Pointillism

Embrace the impressionistic stylings of pointillism in this painting technique that paved the way for the likes of pixel art and color printing! In this craft, teens will use q-tips to emulate a pointillism style. Try for a landscape, a portrait, or just play with color......More

Embrace the impressionistic stylings of pointillism in this painting technique that paved the way for the likes of pixel art and color printing! In this craft, teens will use q-tips to emulate a pointillism style. Try for a landscape, a portrait, or just play with color!For ages 11-17Date: Thursday, November 20Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pmLocation: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

Conference Room