Preschool Storytime Online
2021-01-22 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Yoga Storytime
2021-02-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-16, 2021-05-25 10:00 - 17:00

Preschool Storytime
2021-03-12

BFL Kids Take & Make DIY Pompoms
2021-05-18 10:00 - 17:00
Make a pompom garland, decorate a key chain, hair barrette, or a paper clip, spruce up a pair of socks, a throw pillow, a party hat, or even a bookmark! There are so many fun ways to decorate with pompoms. Take home a craft kit and learn to make pompoms at home.

In-person outdoor demonstrations 3:30 – 4:30. Kits will be available all day in the library entryway on Tuesday with any leftover kits available on the children’s floor from Wednesday on — while they last.
All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

StoryWalk at Belfast Harbor Walk Steamboat Landing
2021-06-11 13:00 - 2021-06-12 18:00
The library, in coordination with Belfast Parks and Recreation, will host a StoryWalk on Friday June 11 and Saturday, June 12. A StoryWalk is a marked trail featuring pages of a storybook posted on signboards along the route. StoryWalks were designed as a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children outdoors and to enjoy reading stories together. Walking the trail while sharing a storybook promotes childhood literacy as well as outdoor activity for all ages.

Starting at the Belfast Boathouse, the StoryWalk trail will make a loop by the water and back along the upper walk. The trail is self-paced and will be open anytime from Friday at 1:00 pm through Saturday at 6:00 pm
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All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information contact 207-338-3884 ext. 24.

Sea Level Rise, Storms and Citizen Science
2021-06-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Program on Zoom
In June the Belfast Free Library will launch “All of Belfast Climate Dialogues” (ABCD) a community memory project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Science. The goal of this project is to convene conversations around climate change and to document resident’s reflections about this critical issue. To accomplish this the library will host a series of programs on climate change with follow up sessions with time for reflection and conversation.
The first program, “Sea Level Rise, Storms, and Citizen Science” presented in collaboration with the Climate Crisis Committee will take place Tuesday June 22nd at 6:30 pm on zoom. Register here for the link
Gayle Bowness, Coastal Resilience Program Manager at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute will join us to explain why sea level rise in the Gulf of Maine of Maine is causing more cities and towns along the coast to experience frequent flooding. More information

An in depth look at the Belfast Bicentennial Banners
2021-06-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Program on Zoom
Join Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society, for an in-depth look at the “Belfast Celebrates Maine’s Bicentennial, 1820 – 2020” photographic banners project. These extremely visible banners serve as a celebration of Maine and the City of Belfast and provide an opportunity for viewers to reflect on the rich history of both the City of Belfast and the State of Maine.
Register for the zoom link here.
The project was funded in part by a grant from the Maine Bicentennial Commission, along with funding provided by the City of Belfast. The banners will remain in place until October 2021. Local partners on the project included the Penobscot Marine Museum, the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce, the Belfast Creative Coalition, the Belfast Historical Society and Museum, Whitecap Builders, and Our Town Belfast.

BFL Summer Reading Sign-Up Begins! Kids Take & Make: Origami Animal Bookmarks
2021-07-06 09:30 - 17:30
Sign up for Belfast Free Library’s Tales and Tales Summer Reading Program! Kids and teens can pick up their packets anytime after July 6. Programs and events are scheduled July 6 – August 17.
Kids Take & Make Origami animal bookmarks

Take & Make craft kits available for pickup at the library entrance all day on Tuesday. Any remaining kits will be available on the children’s floor from Wednesday until they are gone.

BFL Summer Reading: Jennifer Armstrong Outdoor Performance
2021-07-13 15:30 - 16:30
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents Tuneful Tales
Outdoor performances sponsored by Belfast Free Library Summer Reading Program take place at the top of the hill at Belfast Common — With thanks to Belfast Parks and Recreation.

BFL Summer Reading Kids Take & Make: Pipe Cleaner Animals
2021-07-20 09:30 - 17:30
Kids Take & Make — Pipe cleaner animals

Take & Make craft kits available for pickup at the library entrance all day on Tuesday. Any remaining kits will be available on the children’s floor from Wednesday until they are gone.

BFL Summer Reading -- Chewonki: Owls of Maine Outdoor Presentation
2021-07-27 15:30 - 16:30
Chewonki presents Owls of Maine: Habits and Adaptations of Maine’s Native Owls
Three live owls are the highlights of this program, which introduces participants to the owls native to Maine and New England.
Participants will learn the identifying characteristics and calls of each owl. Then, using talons, wings, and skulls, we explore the adaptations of these silent nocturnal hunters. This program ends with an intimate and detailed look at live owls, bringing these creatures of the night into the light!
Hands on Activity: Dissect an owl pellet — We will have one for each family/group.
Outdoor performances sponsored by Belfast Free Library Summer Reading Program take place at the top of the hill at Belfast Common — With thanks to Belfast Parks and Recreation.

BFL Summer Reading Kids Take & Make: Backyard Birdfeeder
2021-08-03 09:30 - 17:30
Kids Take & Make — Backyard birdfeeder

Take & Make craft kits available for pickup at the library entrance all day on Tuesday. Any remaining kits will be available on the children’s floor from Wednesday until they are gone.

BFL Summer Reading - Maine Discovery Museum Sea Slime Outdoor Presentation
2021-08-10 15:30 - 16:30
Maine Discovery Museum presents: Maine Sea Slime:
Participants will explore and experiment with a very slimy substance from Maine’s underwater world. They will find out how it’s farmed, harvested, and used in food and make their own batch of special sea slime to take home. Grades K-8, wet activity!
Outdoor performances sponsored by Belfast Free Library Summer Reading Program take place at the top of the hill at Belfast Common — With thanks to Belfast Parks and Recreation.
