Beflast Free Library

Read to a Dog
2025-06-26 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Join in to read to a dog!
Drop in during the hour and enjoy a calm exercise in reading to one or all available therapy dogs. This program increases reading fluency and confidence.

Date: Thursdays, June 26, July 3, 10 and 17
Time: 10:30am
Location: Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library

Chewonki Presents: Discover the World of Predator Animals
2025-06-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
What Makes Predator Animals So Unique?
Explore attitudes toward predators and reasons for their decline throughout history because of habitat loss and human interference. Discussion emphasizes the importance of predators in maintaining the world’s ecological balance. Participants have the opportunity to study mounted animals and see three live, non-releasable predators.
Date: Monday, June 30
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location : The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Family Magic Show
2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Abbott Room
Starring Wes Booth
Reading is whimsical! Reading is wonderous! Reading is wacky!
Reading is Magic!
Date: Wednesday, July 9th
Time: 1:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Lego Club
2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
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!
Dates: Thursdays, July 10 and August 14
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Air Cake and Other Summery Occupations
2025-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Abbott Room
with Catharine Cary, accompanied by Percussionist Andrea Re
A Music Story Creation for Families
https://catharinecary.bandcamp.com
Date: Monday, July 14
Time: 1:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Judy's Box of Crayons
2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Judy Pancoast, a Grammy Nominee for Best Children’s Album
Judy’s concert will feature all-original songs about things that might be pictured in a coloring book, like the ocean, ladybugs, princesses, aliens, and more!
The children will respond with the colors they would use on each picture. No answer is wrong! Bring the whole family.
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Toki Art: An Owl from a Towel
2025-07-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Abbott Room
Build a cute little owl from a cute little towel!
Space is limited. Please register at the 2nd Floor Checkout Desk (aka the Kid’s Floor).
This event is for kids ages 7-10.
Date: Tuesday, July 29
Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too!
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
Come hang out with Mr. Drew and his menagerie of animals for some hands-on education! Meet new friends with feathers, scales, slime, or fur. Whether they squawk, squeak, scream, or just kinda sit in one spot quietly, it’s always a treat to see animals up-close.
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Summer Reading Ends
2025-08-15 | Youth Services Floor
August 15th is the last day to collect your summer reading prizes! Thank you for joining us for Summer Reading 2025. Keep on reading!

Me and Martha in concert
2025-08-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room

Preschool Storytimes in City Park
2025-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | City Park or Abbott Room
Attention: The August 29th Storytime will take place in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library in anticipation of rain.
Join us for stories, puppets and songs!
Located on City Park Road. Rain location is at the Belfast Free Library.

Date: Fridays, June 20 and 27, July 11 and 18, August 22 and 29
Time: 10:00am
Location: Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library

Music Together
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
~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
2025-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
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 Storytime
2025-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
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

STEAM Team
2025-10-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
STEAM Team Youth Community Science Explorers Group is a monthly program focused on exploration of climate change.
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 (https://extension.umaine.edu/waldo/4h/community-science-explorers/) 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
