Beflast Free Library

Senior College + Library Book Discussion
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Facilitated by Mayo Bulloch and Karen Wigglesworth, the group will discuss the book The Lost Letters from Martha’s Vineyard by Malcolm Callahan and share good ideas for fun summer reading. Bring along a list of your recommended summer books.
This FREE session, open to everyone and co-sponsored with the Belfast Free Library, is also a chance for the public to learn more about the offerings at Senior College.
Registration is required, but you do not have to be a Senior College member.
Books can be reserved through the library.

Senior College Film Series
2025-08-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
Monday August 4 – MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA (2015)
An independent, moderate Member of Parliament from northern Quebec unexpectedly finds himself in the position of becoming the tie-breaking voter on whether Canada will go to war in the Middle East. His life is complicated/aided by his newly arrived student intern from Haiti. In Quebecois and English, with subtitles.
Despite the strong influence of US culture, Canada has never been “our 51st state” and has produced some unique cinema voices in scripts, directors, and actors. This series will offer a short taste of some of the range of films from our northern neighbor.
This free series, open to all and co-sponsored with the Belfast Free Library and Senior College. There will be short introductions and a discussion at the end of each movie.
Instructor: Paul Sheridan-
Paul Sheridan has a B.A. in art and an M.F.A. in photography. He was on the faculty at the City University of New York, and has taught several courses at Belfast Senior College, notably on photography, driver safety, and a number of well-received film courses.
Registration is OPTIONAL for this FREE series and you don’t have to be a Senior College member. We welcome you to sign up to let us know you are coming, or you may just drop in at one or more sessions.

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

“Belfast – Biggest Little City in Maine Before MBNA Came A’ Calling”
2025-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
July 28:
“Belfast – Biggest Little City in Maine Before MBNA Came A’ Calling” will be the topic of the Belfast Historical Society’s meeting at 7:00 pm, July 28, in the Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library. Megan Pinette, Historical Society president, will present a program taking a look at the years preceding the arrival in 1995 of MBNA, the Delaware based company that was a national leader in the sale and servicing of credit cards to affinity groups. Prior to their arrival, Belfast had experienced both boom and bust years.

Senior College Film Series: Three Films from our Northern Friends
2025-07-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
Despite the strong influence of US culture, Canada has never been “our 51st state” and has produced some unique cinema voices in scripts, directors, and actors. This series will offer a short taste of some of the range of films from our northern neighbor.
This free series, open to all and co-sponsored with the Belfast Free Library and Senior College. There will be short introductions and a discussion at the end of each movie.
Monday July 28 – REMEMBER (2015)
With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person he believes to be responsible for the death of his family in the death camp. In English, close-captioned with subtitles.
Instructor: Paul Sheridan-
Paul Sheridan has a B.A. in art and an M.F.A. in photography. He was on the faculty at the City University of New York, and has taught several courses at Belfast Senior College, notably on photography, driver safety, and a number of well-received film courses.
Registration is OPTIONAL for this FREE series and you don’t have to be a Senior College member. We welcome you to sign up to let us know you are coming, or you may just drop in at one or more sessions.
The series continues on:
Monday August 4 – MY INTERNSHIP IN CANADA (2015)
An independent, moderate Member of Parliament from northern Quebec unexpectedly finds himself in the position of becoming the tie-breaking voter on whether Canada will go to war in the Middle East. His life is complicated/aided by his newly arrived student intern from Haiti. In Quebecois and English, with subtitles.
Monday August 11 – MY LIFE WITHOUT ME (2003)
A young woman, living a modest life with her two kids and her husband, is told by her doctor that she has cancer and only two months to live. She compiles a list of things to do before she dies, to live her life with a passion she never had before. In English, close-captioned with subtitles.

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

Film: The Buzz on Native Plants
2025-07-22 18:30 - 20:00
In collaboration with the Native Gardens of Blue Hill the Belfast Free Library will show the film, The Buzz on Native Plants.
Panel discussion to follow the film with Avy Claire and Cathy Rees co-founders of the Native Gardens of Blue Hill and Pete and Julie Beckford, owners of Rebel Hill Nursery in Liberty, Maine.
The Buzz on Native Plants explores the relationship between native plants and pollinators and how they can benefit local ecosystems in our ever changing climate.
Be inspired by these passionate Maine residents who are making a difference in how climate change is affecting our communities. See how a few small acts of planting with native plants can make a huge difference in flooding, erosion, draught, and wildlife. And what kind of difference we can make in our own backyards.

Make a Mini-Bookshelf
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Conference Room
Come join Randi and Tiffany!
Follow along with Randi and Tiffany as they guide you in constructing your own miniature bookshelf – including mini-books to decorate the shelves. Use the tiny bookshelves to track your To-Be Read list, record your reading, or just for decoration!
This event is for teens ages 11-17.
Time : 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Date: Thursday, July 17th
Location : The 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Belfast Free Library

Genealogy Group Discussion: Brick Walls
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Abbott Room
Does a genealogical brick wall have you stumped? Have you hit dead-end after dead-end in the course of your research? Or maybe you have no idea where to even begin? At this month’s meeting, we will brainstorm ideas to address the questions and problems that come up. Genealogists of all experience levels, from complete beginner to seasoned professional, are welcome!
This is a hybrid meeting, 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.

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

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

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

Closed for the 4th of July
2025-07-04

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2025-07-01 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 jkaber1948@gmail.com for more information and to register.

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
