Welcome to the Children’s Page!
At the Belfast Free Library the entire second floor is a space for children and teens. This welcoming place is filled with a broad collection of books, audiobooks, creative play materials, and digital resources. Our friendly staff is here to help kids, parents, caregivers, and educators find the materials they need and the stories they’ll love!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Enroll you child to receive a free book each month!!
Waldo County parents and caregivers: You can inspire your child’s love of reading with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
How it works:
- The imagination Library program is now available for all infants, toddlers and preschoolers in Waldo County!!
- It is free and easy to register you child just click here.
- In 6-8 weeks, your child will receive their first book in the mail, “The Little Engine That Could.”
- Books will continue to arrive in the mail monthly until your child’s 5th birthday.
- If you have any questions contact the Children’s Librarian at 338-3884 ext. 26.
Visit the Storywalk—Noah’s Seal
At Belfast City Park , 88 Northport Road, Belfast Maine. Start the book at the bridge near the playground and then walk toward the ocean for the next page. Read the story while walking the loop trail.
Storywalk content prepared and funded by Belfast Free Library Youth Services.
Installation made possible by the Friends of the Belfast Free Library, First National Bank and Belfast Parks and Recreation.
Upcoming Youth Service Events and Programs
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 2026
Time: 10:00am – 10:45am
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
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 are welcome!
Date: Thursdays, September 11, October 9, November 13
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness, and a craft.
Date: Friday, September 12 and 26; October 10 and 17; November 14 and 21
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
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 birth through age 2.
Date: September 22 and 29; October 27; November 17 and 24
Time: 10:00am – 10:45am
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
Wiggle & Rhyme
For older school age children and teens who are able to listen well and love scary stories.
Not for the Faint of Heart!
Scary stories told by Youth Services Librarian Stephanie Holman.
Date: Wednesday, October 29th
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
STEAM Team
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 or contact the Belfast Free Library. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Karen Giles, karen.giles@maine.edu (207) 342-5971
Dates: First Thursday of the Month, October 2025 – May 2026
Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
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 10th
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library