"Take and Make" for Children
2023-04-11
The craft kits are available starting Tuesday, April 11 while supplies last.

Word of Mouth a Poetry Reading with Kathleen Ellis and Annaliese Jakimides
2023-04-11 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Join poets Kathleen Ellis and Annaliese Jakimides for a reading titled, “Word of Mouth.” In the 1970s, both Ellis and Jakimides moved from large cities, San Francisco Bay Area and Boston, to small rural Maine towns, Lubec and Mount Chase, respectively, to live closer to the land. Jakimides remained there for decades. Many years later, their writer lives intersected. Recently, Ellis chose a multi-media artwork of Jakimides’s for the cover art of her 2022 collection of Body of Evidence, which won the 2022 Grayson Book Poetry Contest.

Knit2Together
2023-04-12 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.

LEGO Club
2023-04-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
LEGO Club is for all, turns solo fun into group fun time.

Storytime
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Storytime – All are welcome to this early literacy experience that allows for social growth while building a foundation of knowledge. Stories, books, puppets, a film and a craft.

Horror Play Reading Group for Teens
2023-04-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Abbott Room
Do you like to read scary plays?
Do you like delicious pastries?
Do you like to play with character development?
Do you like to try out new accents and be goofy?
If so, come to this amazing play reading group! Its free to all teens, 11-17 years old.

Breaking Through Brick Walls: Your Fellow Genealogists to the Rescue
2023-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
Does a genealogical roadblock 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? This genealogy group is here to help. Join the group’s April meeting, when fellow genealogists will put their collective heads together to brainstorm solutions to the questions folks bring. Genealogists of all experience levels, from complete beginner to seasoned professional, are welcome. This event will be in-person with a Zoom option available.
To receive the Zoom link or for more information, please email Sharon Pietryka at spietryka@belfastlibrary.org.

Harry Potter Trivia for Teens
2023-04-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Abbott Room
Calling all 11-17 year old Harry Potter fans!!!!!! Come and participate in this terrific Harry Potter trivia challenge! Prizes will be awarded! Fun will be had! Laughter will be heard! All levels are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Belfast Historical Society Presentation
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Moving the Charles Treadwell House- An Old Belfast Landmark is Saved in 1930.
A presentation with Megan Pinette, Belfast Historical Society president.
Louise Brewster, of Lexington, Mass. bought the old house to save it from the wrecking ball and made arrangements for it to be moved from the corner of Miller and High Streets to its current location 1 mile south on Northport Avenue.

Library Skills for Homeschool Families
2023-05-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
This program will help all students learn library skills in a fun program. The knowledge conveyed in the class will help complete homeschool curriculums and it will benefit all as they visit libraries as lifelong learners.

Storytime at the Belfast Free Library
2023-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Join us, all are welcome. Story content is aimed at ages 2-6 but resonate with all ages.

Mother's Day Collage Card Making for Teens
2023-05-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Abbott Room
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Do you have a special gift for your awesome mother? If you don’t (and even if you do) have a special something planned, Youth Services will be hosting a Mother’s Day Collage Card Making afternoon! Come and create something amazing for your Mom. For teens 11-17!

Music Together for early childhood
2023-05-06 10:30 - 11:15 | Abbott Room
Music Together at the Belfast Free Library is a chance to experience these special classes that build social and emotional growth through music and play.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2023-05-06 10:30 - 13:00 | Library Lobby
Book donations will be accepted at the sale, up to 12 good quality books per person. The Friends are looking for current fiction, cooking, gardening and children’s books.
