An Allagash Haunting -- Live Radio Classic
2019-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Author Tim Caverly presents — An Allagash Haunting-A Radio Classic
A damping cloak of darkness approaches and brings a new meaning to the old saying “in the eye of the storm…Canoe with Olivia as she’s paddles in the worst storm ever…Through a radio broadcast, hear snapping campfires, ghostly music and the call of a loon while over 120 pictures display across screen. Viewers will experience New England’s wild river in a whole new way as they go with the flow and as some say, ‘back into time.’

Holiday Crafts for Kids
2019-12-10 15:30 - 17:00
Join us on the children’s floor on Tuesdays, December 10 & 17 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. for holiday craftmaking. Paint your own ornaments and sew and fill ornamental sachets to give as holiday gifts or decorate your home. All materials will be provided. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Younger participants are welcome with an adult helper.
All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information: 207-338-3884 ext. 24.

Mr Drew and His Animals, Too
2019-12-30 13:00 - 14:00
Belfast Free Library welcomes animal educator Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too on Monday, December 30 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Drew organizes educational programs about exotic animals. He is also a rehabilitator and outreach program facilitator for injured, neglected and unwanted exotic animals, either finding them good homes or adding them to his shows for educational purposes.
Drew has worked in the animal industry for over 30 years, publishing magazine articles and appearing on CNN with advice about, “Keeping reptiles healthy and warm in the winter.” Additionally, he is an Educational Technician, merit badge counselor and a guide for Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary and Mt. Apatite Geological Park.
Drew delights all ages with his unique style, energy, knowledge and love for learning. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information: 207-338-3884, ext. 24

Cartooning Club
2020-02-04 15:30 - 16:30
Cartooning Club with James Quigley
Explore drawing techniques and exercises to develop the imagination: Comic strips, autobiographical illustration, transforming stories to sequential art, and more. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged. Drawing materials provided.
Drop-in program. Join anytime. Ages 8 and up.
Recommended for grades 3 and up. Younger kids are welcome to attend with an adult.

Maine Student Book Award Reading Group
2020-02-06 15:30 - 16:30
Scheduled Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30
February 6 ~ Bob by Wendy Maas and Rebecca Stead
March 6 ~ Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
March 19 ~ Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
Sign up & request copies of the books at the Children’s Floor desk.
Come to ONE book group discussion or all THREE. Snacks and good conversations every time.
Students grades 4 – 8 who read three or more MSBA books are eligible to vote for their favorite book at their school or public library.
Voting deadline April 1, 2020.
Recommended for: Bob – Grades 3 – 6, Merci Watson Changes Gears – Grades 4 – 8, Dry – Grades 5 & up.
All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information: 207-338-3884 ext. 24.

Preschool Storytime
2020-02-07 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!

Midcoast Music Together
2020-02-11 10:00 - 11:00
The Belfast Free Library offers free family music and movement programs once per month with Jess Day, Director of Midcoast Music Together. Come sing, jam and play together in the library’s Abbott Room on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. Children ages newborn to five with parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to join in the fun. Older siblings are welcome, too. All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information: 338-3884 ext. 24

Chess Club
2020-02-14 12:30 - 14:00
BFL Chess Club — With Bruce Haffner
12:30 – 2:00
Grades k – 8. All are welcome. Drop in program. No pre-registration required.

School Vacation Sewing
2020-02-19 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday, February 19 & Thursday, February 20
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Materials provided
Recommended for ages 8+*
Attend one day or both days
All library programs are free and open to the public. No pre-registration required. Materials provided by first-come-first-served. For more information (207) 338-3884 ext. 24

Yoga Break
2020-04-29 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for a 5 minute yoga break! Online anytime.
Click for Video
Ages: Toddlers and up
Click on the Website link below to access this program.

Zoom in to Advanced Chess Class with Mr Bruce
2020-04-30 15:00 - 16:00
Topic: Advanced Chess w Mr Bruce! Thursdays 3PM Eastern
This is a NEW invite to a scheduled Zoom Chess class meeting TODAY at 3 PM (ok to come late and/or leave early) becasue a PASSWORD is required (see below). If you are respectful and keep background noise low you can answer duinrg my class by holding down your space bar to talk, then release. If you keep talking I’ll have to mute you. We are doing 24 puzzles so we are working fast! THis is a new link: now they want a password so note that it is here too! To join you must download the zoom ap! click the link follow the directions start before 3!
Topic: Advanced Chess w Mr Bruce! Thursdays 3PM Eastern
Time: Apr 23, 2020 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72379860456?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 723 7986 0456
Password: [REDACTED]
Every week on Thursday, until June 18, 2020
May 7, 2020 03:00 PM
May 14, 2020 03:00 PM
May 21, 2020 03:00 PM
May 28, 2020 03:00 PM
Jun 4, 2020 03:00 PM
Jun 11, 2020 03:00 PM
Jun 18, 2020 03:00 PM

Cartooning Cave with James Quigley
2020-05-03 09:00 - 10:00
Cartooning Cave with James Quiqley is live on Sunday mornings! Be part of the livestream through Facebook or Youtube. Recordings of past programs can be viewed here, too.
https://www.facebook.com/cartooningcave
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSF9D2KTvvR36JnSc2UREbw

Virtual Yoga Storytime -- Ocean Theme
2020-05-12 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for Yoga Storytime #3 — Ocean Theme. Thank you: https://childlightyoga.com/ and http://bambinoyoga.com/

Virtual Midcoast Music Together
2020-05-12 10:00 - 11:00
We would normally host Jess Day with Midcoast Music Together on the second Tuesday of the month. For today, here is a link to one of Jess’s online classes.
To access this program please click on the WEBSITE link below. Enjoy!

June Community Read Challenge for kids, families, and teens begins.
2020-06-01 08:00 - 17:00
Visit the library after June 1 Pick up a copy of either book—Yours to keep!
Curbside pick-up available. Call the library to make arrangements.
E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web is a Newbery Honor Book and a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death. For more than half a century, the story has charmed readers with its account of Charlotte, the resourceful spider, and the love and friendship she brings to her farmyard friends. Recommended for ages 6+
Vivid and heart-wrenching, Lauren Wolk’s Beyond the Bright Sea is a gorgeously crafted and tensely paced tale that explores questions of identity, belonging, and the true meaning of family.
Recommended for grades 5 – 8
Choose your book and enjoy a great start-of-summer read! Then visit the library’s website for optional home-based challenges including: Pig & Spider Cupcake Bake and Bright Sea Found Object Art.
