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 or email [email protected].

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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 and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email Judy Kaber- [email protected] for more informatio......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 and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email Judy Kaber- [email protected] for more information and to register.

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"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives" with Dana Murch

Local genealogist and author Dana Murch will present a program chronicling 200 years of the Murch Family in Belfast. The program will include stories about the Mayflower, the War of 1812, pump and block-making, lawyers and judges, postmasters, Gettysburg, poetry, ice-ma......More

Local genealogist and author Dana Murch will present a program chronicling 200 years of the Murch Family in Belfast. The program will include stories about the Mayflower, the War of 1812, pump and block-making, lawyers and judges, postmasters, Gettysburg, poetry, ice-making, hydro-electric power generation, shoe shops, the Pygmy Circus, and World War II–along with a generous dose of Belfast history. Monthly meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society. Open to all! Zoom option available on request. Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

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 or email [email protected].

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Film: The Librarians

The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County in collaboration with the Belfast Free Library and the Friends of the Belfast Free Library will show the important documentary The Librarians on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 pm in the Abbott Room. The documentary captures the cour......More

The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County in collaboration with the Belfast Free Library and the Friends of the Belfast Free Library will show the important documentary The Librarians on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 pm in the Abbott Room. The documentary captures the courage of librarians both locally and nationwide as they step up against book censorship, and for our Freedom to Read and the protection of our First Amendment Rights. Due to the generosity and commitment of the Belfast Free Library and the Friends of the Library this award winning film is free and open to all.

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Library Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

Summer Reading Begins

Summer reading begins at the Belfast Free Library! Grab your gameboards from the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor and get reading!

Belfast Historical Society Program

“Bits of Belfast History” is the topic for the Belfast Historical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday July 27, in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Sam Fuller, of Stockton Springs, collector of Maine bottles, stoneware and exonumia, will present Belfast re......More

“Bits of Belfast History” is the topic for the Belfast Historical Society meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday July 27, in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Sam Fuller, of Stockton Springs, collector of Maine bottles, stoneware and exonumia, will present Belfast related items from his vast collection of medicinal bottles, fraternal badges and pins, novelties, and commercial advertising collectibles. Many of his collected Belfast bits have come from local flea markets. Sam’s extensive knowledge will both educate and entertain. The Belfast Historical Society presents talks of local historical interest on the 4th Monday of the month from April through October. All presentations are at 7:00pm in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library and are open to the public. Seating is limited to 75. FMI visit BelfastMuseum.org or call 207 338-9229. These programs will be recorded and can be viewed on Belfast Community Television and on the museum website.  

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 and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email Judy Kaber- [email protected] for more informatio......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 and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email Judy Kaber- [email protected] for more information and to register.

Abbott Room

Folded Star Wall Hanging Craft (for Adults), with Jane McLean

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776!Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging using folded red, white, and blue paper in the traditional Folded Star quilt design. All materials will be provide......More

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776!Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging using folded red, white, and blue paper in the traditional Folded Star quilt design. All materials will be provided.Jane McLean is a retired special educator, fiber artist, and proprietor of PinchPenny Threads, a local sewing studio.Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign-up at the Main Circulation Desk on the 2nd Floor or call (207) 338-3884 (ext. 10).This program is for adults. Click here for details about a similar program for ages 11 – 17.Date: Tuesday, June 23thTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pmLocation: Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library

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 or email [email protected].

Abbott Room

Folded Star Wall Hanging Workshop (for Teens), with Jane McLean

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776!Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging using folded red, white, and blue paper in the traditional Folded Star quilt design. All materials will be provide......More

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1776!Celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. You’ll create a one-of-a-kind wall hanging using folded red, white, and blue paper in the traditional Folded Star quilt design. All materials will be provided.Jane McLean is a retired special educator, fiber artist, and proprietor of PinchPenny Threads, a local sewing studio.Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign-up at the Youth Services Desk on the 2nd Floor or call (207) 338-3884 (ext. 26). For ages 11 – 17.Date: Thursday, June 25thTime: 2:00pm – 4:00pmLocation: Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library

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Mr. Drew and His Animals Too!

Mr. Drew brings rescued exotic reptiles from his Natural Science Museum and Exotic Rescue Zoo to show, share and teach.   Date: Friday, June 26 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library  

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Friends of the Library BIG BOOK SALE!

The Friends of Belfast Library will hold a big book sale in the Abbott Room!  Also present will be Bruce MacMakin, a professional book appraiser who will offer free, informal, verbal valuations of your heirloom books. His valuations will be opinion only and not suitable......More

The Friends of Belfast Library will hold a big book sale in the Abbott Room!  Also present will be Bruce MacMakin, a professional book appraiser who will offer free, informal, verbal valuations of your heirloom books. His valuations will be opinion only and not suitable for insurance purposes. Mr. MacMakin will be at the sale from 10-12 p.m.

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Chewonki Tide Pools

Chewonki experts bring interactive traveling displays that mimic tide pools which are home to a variety of species. Participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species.   Dat......More

Chewonki experts bring interactive traveling displays that mimic tide pools which are home to a variety of species. Participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species.   Date: Monday, June 29 Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

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