Beflast Free Library

No Meeting this Week: The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2024-05-28 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
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.com for more information and to register.

Knit2Together
2024-05-29 16:00, 2024-06-05 16:00, 2024-06-12 16:00, 2024-06-19 16:00, 2024-06-26 16:00, 2024-07-03 16:00, 2024-07-10 16:00 | Abbott Room
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 bharrington@belfastlibrary.org to sign up to to join the knitting group.

“Breaking Through the Block — How Writers Write” with Robert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Robert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood have written dissimilar books — Trigger Warning (Klose) is a work of fiction, and The Field House: A Writer’s Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine (Wood) is biography with a slice of memoir. But no matter the genre, good writing manages to keep the reader engaged. This is what will drive this conversation between these two Maine authors — What exactly is it that constitutes good writing? The authors will also explore where ideas come from, their writing techniques and schedules, and how one gets started — in other words, how one grapples with the beast of “writer’s block.” There will be ample time for audience contributions and questions.

Who Owns Your Grocery? A discussion with Jon Steinman
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Abbott Room
The Belfast Community Coop presents an evening with Jon Steinman.
Join author Jon Steinman for an inspiring discussion on “What Is the Food Co-op Future?” in the Abbott Room, Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 PM.
Gain insights into the future of grocery stores and the food supply chain, and hear inspiring stories of the food co-op renaissance currently taking place across the U.S. Stick around for a community dialogue about the food co-op future, facilitated by Jon using his ‘Cooperative Dialogue’ approach to group communication.
Jon Steinman is the Author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants (New Society Publishers)
Find out more at belfast.coop/jon-steinman

Amazing Stories: Tales from the Annals of a Maine Family ~a genealogy presentation by Dana Murch
2024-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
In this presentation, Belfast genealogist and author Dana Murch will share some of the amazing stories he has discovered while researching the history of the Murch Family of Maine.
All are welcome! These meetings are now in a hybrid format with the option to join in-person in the Abbott Room or to join online over Zoom. To receive the Zoom link or for more information, please email Sharon Pietryka at spietryka@belfastlibrary.org.

NO KNITTING TODAY
2024-06-12 16:00 | Abbott Room
Knit2Together is not happening today!
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 bharrington@belfastlibrary.org to sign up to to join or just stop by!

No Knitting Today Knit2Together
2024-06-19 16:00 | Abbott Room

Welcome Back to the Stacks! ~ Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2024
2024-06-20 - 2024-08-14
Welcome Back to the Stacks! — Belfast Free Library’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge Bingo
Join us to explore all our library has to offer and enter our raffle to win prizes! Here’s how to play:
– Get your bingo card at the 1st floor circulation desk.
– Complete any five in a row activities on your card between the dates of June 20 and August 14 when winners will be chosen. You need not be present to win.
– For each bingo five in a row, you receive one raffle ticket to win one of six $25 gift certificates to local businesses.
– Bring your card to the front desk to be stamped. You can continue to fill it for up to 12 possible raffle tickets!

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2024-07-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
