Beflast Free Library

Who Owns Your Grocery? A discussion with Jon Steinman
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
The Belfast Community Coop presents an evening with Jon Steinman.
Join author Jon Steinman for an inspiring discussion on “What Is the Food Co-op Future?” in the Abbott Room, Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 PM.
Gain insights into the future of grocery stores and the food supply chain, and hear inspiring stories of the food co-op renaissance currently taking place across the U.S. Stick around for a community dialogue about the food co-op future, facilitated by Jon using his ‘Cooperative Dialogue’ approach to group communication.
Jon Steinman is the Author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants (New Society Publishers)
Find out more at belfast.coop/jon-steinman

Origami Club for Teens ~ Cancelled ~ See you in the Fall!!
2024-06-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Kramer Gallery
Come and join us for Origami Club. Each month we attempt to learn a new fold, and to practice basic folds! Come and join in the team effort or free-fold on your own!! Snacks are always abundant, and fun is had by all. We will be meeting in the Kramer gallery, on the ground floor of the Belfast Free Library.

Amazing Stories: Tales from the Annals of a Maine Family ~a genealogy presentation by Dana Murch
2024-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
In this presentation, Belfast genealogist and author Dana Murch will share some of the amazing stories he has discovered while researching the history of the Murch Family of Maine.
All are welcome! These meetings are now in a hybrid format 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.

Knit2Together
2024-06-12 16:00, 2024-06-19 16:00, 2024-06-26 16:00 | Abbott Room
Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room.
This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. Library staff will have computers available to demonstrate how to use Ravelry.com and other websites to help find patterns and organize your work. Registration is not required. For more information please call 338-3884 ext.10
Contact bharrington@belfastlibrary.org to sign up to to join the knitting group.

NO KNITTING TODAY
2024-06-12 16:00 | Abbott Room
Knit2Together is not happening today!
Knitters, crocheters, yarn enthusiasts of all experience levels are welcome to join us every Wednesday , from 4:00-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room.
This drop-in event is a chance for knitters- and crocheters too- of all ages and experience levels to chat, get tips, and learn from each other while working on their own projects. Library staff will have computers available to demonstrate how to use Ravelry.com and other websites to help find patterns and organize your work. Registration is not required. For more information please call 338-3884 ext.10
Contact bharrington@belfastlibrary.org to sign up to to join or just stop by!

Preschool Storytimes at Belfast City Park
2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | City Park or Abbott Room
~Stories shared through books, puppets, felt, songs and an easy craft.
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am
June 14 (in Abbott Room) and 21
July 19 and 26
August 23 and 30
Northport Avenue in Belfast, on the grass next to bridge to playground.
Bring a blanket and chairs as needed.
Rain location: Abbott room, Belfast Free Library 106 High Street.

Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
2024-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Mondays at 10:00am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
June 17 and 24
July22 and 29
August 19 and 26

Waldo County launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
2024-06-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Abbott Room
Families of young children ages from birth to five, as well as grandparents, teachers, librarians, funders and supporters are all invited to attend this special event to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Waldo County.
Adults!
Learn more about this early literacy initiative that provides specially selected, age-appropriate books, mailed directly to youngsters at no cost to their parents. They will acquire a home library of dozens of books before reaching kindergarten age! If you reside in Waldo County, you can register your baby or child under five years old at the launch party, or anytime from anywhere– simply by visiting ImaginationLibrary.com
Kids!
Celebrate with us. Storytime with Barb from Liberty Library; and Stephanie from Belfast Free Library will present a puppet story and a fun craft project.
Everyone!
Complimentary refreshments… and a photo op with
[a life-size, life-like] Dolly Parton!

Library CLOSED for Juneteenth
2024-06-19

No Knitting Today Knit2Together
2024-06-19 16:00 | Abbott Room

Welcome Back to the Stacks! ~ Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2024
2024-06-20 - 2024-08-14
Welcome Back to the Stacks! — Belfast Free Library’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge Bingo
Join us to explore all our library has to offer and enter our raffle to win prizes! Here’s how to play:
– Get your bingo card at the 1st floor circulation desk.
– Complete any five in a row activities on your card between the dates of June 20 and August 14 when winners will be chosen. You need not be present to win.
– For each bingo five in a row, you receive one raffle ticket to win one of six $25 gift certificates to local businesses.
– Bring your card to the front desk to be stamped. You can continue to fill it for up to 12 possible raffle tickets!

Chewonki and the Science of Biomimicry
2024-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
Are you a future engineer or inventor? Look to nature to show adaptations of plants and animals to help humans overcome challenges.
Chewonki educators will bring a few animals, such as an owl, a salamander and maybe a snake or a turtle to illustrate adaptations known as biomimicry.
Ages 6 and older
Abbott Room, Monday, June 24, 2:00-3:00pm
Register for this event at the 2nd floor desk or call 207-338-3884 ext. 26

School Age Reader's Crew
2024-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Gather, eat snacks and talk about books.
Bring your current favorite book or tell us about something you read recently. This group will not focus on one book at a time.
Instead it will be a discussion of current reading interests.
School Age readers—Come once or every time:
Tuesday, June 25, Thursday, July 11, Tuesday, July 30
4:00-5:00pm
Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
