Hands on Juggling Para-Play Exhibit
2019-04-18 00:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Learn to Juggle with hands on Par-Play Exhibition
Stop in anytime 12:30 – 3:30
Juggling & Comedy Performance by Michael Menes at 4:00

Come and experience a master juggler and variety performer who has toured all over the world! Michael has an amazing show with dazzling skills and hilarious comedy. Fun for the whole family! Give juggling a try and pick up a book and learn how to juggle or read a juggling story. It’s a show that supports summer reading through participation and discovery. Michael Menes has performed on Disney Cruise Lines, with Cirque du Soleil, in the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and on Television Shows around the world.
Admission is FREE! Don’t miss it!

Juggling & Comedy Paerformance by Michael Menes
2019-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room

Me & Martha in Concert
2019-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbott Room
Native Belfast resident, Martha Hills, and her husband, Don DePoy, touring as Me & Martha, perform in the Abbott Room on Wednesday, June 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. During this free concert, Martha and Don share their love of music and life. As always, this is an exciting homecoming as Me & Martha present new songs and stories from their past year of travel. They will play a variety of instruments and give a bit of history of the songs they perform for an evening of family entertainment.
Martha and Don first began performing together in Belfast in 2003. They draw on the rich music traditions of bluegrass, classic country, old-time string band, blues, rural swing and gospel. They are internationally celebrated touring entertainers with a solid musical reputation. Eddie and Martha Adcock affirm, “They are keepers of the flame of ‘real’ music. Whatever they do, they do with their whole hearts! We, with unreserved enthusiasm, support their music endeavors.”
Me & Martha combine their love of music with stories and often amusing stage banter leaving listeners with a light heart and clarity of what really matters in life. They are members of America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame. Originally from Virginia, Don is recognized as a master multi-instrumentalist. He plays banjo, guitar, autoharp, mandolin, Dobro and mountain dulcimer. Martha fronts the duo, singing and playing the upright bass.
The concert is free and open to the public; doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 338-3884 ext. 10.

Maine Poetry Express
2019-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Join Belfast’s new Poet Laureate Arielle Greenberg for a community poetry reading exploring themes of home, shelter, and development!
A program of the Maine Humanities Council, Poetry Express gathers community members to explore poetry relevant to that town. A featured poet helps participants pick selections and learn how to read poetry; then the program culminates in a community performance.

Butterfly Release at Head of the Tide
2019-07-01 17:00 - 18:00
Butterfly Release at Head of Tide Preserve
Camden – Belfast Free Library and Coastal Mountains Land Trust are collaborating on a Butterfly Release, Monday July 1st at 5:30 p.m. at the Head of Tide Preserve, on Doak Road in Belfast.
Painted Lady butterflies have been growing from caterpillar to chrysalis at the library since June 5th and their enclosed habitat will be on display at the library’s children’s floor desk until this event. Before releasing the butterflies, all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in some butterfly activities.
All library and land trust programs are free and open to the public. RSVP’s are helpful but not required: info@coastalmountains.org or erirish@belfastlibrary.org.
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Coastal Mountains Land Trust has worked since 1986 to permanently conserve land to benefit the natural and human communities of the western Penobscot Bay. The Land Trust has protected over 12,000 acres, offering 45 miles of trails for public recreation.

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Universe of Stories! Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly Abbe Museum
2019-07-11 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly Abbe Museum
Why are stories important to people? How do stories make up all our lives? Join educators from the Abbe Museum, as we learn more about the importance of stories and storytelling. We will be sharing stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.

Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Universe of Stories! Harry Potter Universe
2019-07-18 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
Harry Potter Universe
Spend an afternoon in the Harry Potter Universe! Join us for hands-on fun including a Hogwarts Potions Class, broomstick bookmarks, and golden snitches for everyone.

Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Universe of Stories! Moon Cakes -- Jennifer Armstrong
2019-07-25 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
Moon Cakes — Jennifer Armstrong
A moon themed program with Jennifer Armstrong and her delightful offering of songs, stories, bagpipe, fiddle, banjo, dancing puppet and participation! Books dance off the shelves and include; Owl Moon, Moon Cakes, I Took The Moon For A Walk, Goodnight Moon, I See The Moon.
Program is 50 minutes in length and appropriate for families of all ages.

Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Universe of Stories! "Cleo’s Egyptian Tale" - Little Red Wagon Theater Company
2019-08-01 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
“Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” – Little Red Wagon Theater Company
Go along with Cleo on an Egyptian journey to save her kidnapped sister Furiah. Help her cross the Nile, making her way through the desert and past the Sphinx, whose riddle helps Cleo rescue her sister. On this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
First Summer Reading raffle drawing today, too!

Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Preschool Storytime
2019-08-02 10:00 - 11:00
Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:00
Stories, songs, rhymes, special guests, and new crafts each week.
Develop early literacy skills and make new friends!
This week is Butterfly Storytime @ Head of the Tide Preserve

August 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Belfast Free Library Friday Storytime — 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 2 @ Head of the Tide
Storytime moves outside this week! Join us at the Head of the Tide Preserve for a joint storytime with butterfly experts from Coastal Mountains Land Trust. It’s monarch butterfly season! The preserve is a great place to spot some of these special butterflies.
Park along Doak Road on the preserve side.
All library programs are free and open to the public. FMI: 207-338-3884 ext. 24

Butterfly Storytime @ Head of the Tide Preserve
2019-08-02 10:00 - 11:00
Belfast Free Library Friday Storytime — 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 2 @ Head of the Tide
Storytime moves outside this week! Join us at the Head of the Tide Preserve for a joint storytime with butterfly experts from Coastal Mountains Land Trust. It’s monarch butterfly season! The preserve is a great place to spot some of these special butterflies.
Park along Doak Road on the preserve side.
All library programs are free and open to the public. FMI: 207-338-3884 ext. 24

Universe of Stories! Stories in the Sky - NASA Challenger Center
2019-08-08 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
Stories in the Sky – NASA Challenger Center
Join educators from the NASA Challenger Center to learn about star types and constellations. Includes hands-on activities: pinhole planetarium, constellation creation, and more.
Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Universe of Stories! Make Your Own Galaxy Slime
2019-08-15 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
Galaxy Slime
Did you know that our universe is stretching out in all directions? It’s true! Ever since the universe began about 13.8 billion years ago, it’s been stretching out and expanding.
Even today, as we use telescopes to see galaxies far away, we see they are moving away from us. And that’s not all. The farthest galaxies are moving faster than the ones close to us.
This happens because of how the universe began, which we sometimes call the “Big Bang.” In this activity, you’ll make your own stretchy universe slime.

Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Universe of Stories! Meteorites – Hunting and Identification – John Wallace
2019-08-22 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
8/22 Jon Wallace Meteorites – Hunting and Identification
Come and have an ‘out of this world’ experience – literally! See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine. Find out how we search for them and details about the fireball seen over Maine in 2016. You’ll also get to start your own collection with a free meteorite specimen (while supplies last)!
Jon Wallace has a passion for geology which began with a third grade teacher’s excitement about the subject. Since then he has pursued a degree in Geology from the University of Connecticut and then other degrees in the physical sciences. He was an award-winning high school science teacher in Meriden, Connecticut for over 32 years. He is past president of the Connecticut Association of Physics Teachers and was an instructor in Wesleyan University’s Project ASTRO program. He has managed the Naugatuck Valley Community College observatory and run many astronomy classes and training sessions throughout Connecticut. He began collecting meteorites at this time to use when weather didn’t cooperate for observation sessions and found his passion for geology re-ignited. He has collected many specimens as well as thin sections for study and education. Currently, he is searching for and has found micrometeorites in various locales around Maine. Other interests include optical and radio astronomy, raising arthropods (“bugs”) and insectivorous plants. Jon has a BS in Geology from the University of Connecticut; a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education from Southern Connecticut State University and a Certificate of Advanced Study (Sixth Year) in Science (Astronomy) from Wesleyan University. He currently lives in Maine and gives free presentations in schools, libraries and other venues in the Freeport area.
Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Chess Club
2019-09-20 12:30 - 14:00
BFL Chess Club — With Bruce Haffner
12:30 – 1:30 All players
1:30 – 2:00 Advanced players
Grades 3 – 5. All are welcome. Drop in program. No pre-registration required.
