Beflast Free Library

Knit2Together
2024-11-06 16:00, 2024-11-13 16:00, 2024-11-20 16:00, 2024-11-27 16:00, 2024-12-04 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Art Reception for Thatcher Barrett
2024-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Kramer Gallery
Belfast Free Library Youth Services is pleased to announce that the November art installation at the library will feature teen artist Thatcher Barrett. The exhibit will be on view in the Kramer Gallery from November 5th-30th and a reception with refreshments will be held on November 6th from 4-5 pm. Teen art displays rotate each month on the second floor of the library at 106 High Street in Belfast as well, so stop in to see creativity in action! For more information, contact Crystal Vaccaro at cvaccaro@belfastlibrary.org or 207-338-3884, ext 26.

Library Closed for Veterans Day
2024-11-11

The Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning with Coleen O'Connell
2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
The Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning
Coleen O’Connell, board vice president, will share what this research field station on Cobscoock Bay is doing to help our understanding of the effects of Climate Change in our region.
Click here to register for the Zoom option.
The Center for Ecological Teaching and Learning (CETL) is the metamorphosis of the former Friedman Field Station of Suffolk University. For 47 years this rustic marine field
laboratory operated on Cobscook Bay in Downeast Maine. People of all ages came to do research, learn about ecology, teaching, and living in harmony with nature and each
other. Then that field station went up for sale. A small group of folks, who are passionate about Cobscook Bay, put in a bid to buy it and reopen it as an educational field station once again.
It now offers programs to diverse groups: families, local school children, and high school and college students from around the country. Some come seeking inspiration for their artwork, others to
collect data for research, others to unplug and connect with family and friends, and some for silent retreat. For all, the unique beauty of this special place is unforgettable.
Since the founding of the field station, visual and performing arts have been an important feature of participant experiences. Visitors may engage in scientific field journaling, academics, nature printing, theater arts, music and so much more.
Coleen O’Connell founded and taught the Lesley University Masters of Ecological Teaching and Learning, a division of Audubon Expedition Institute, on this location at what is now the next generation CETL, Center for Ecological and Learning. Coleen had many years of experience teaching and learning as faculty on the Audubon Expedition Institute bus, facilitating transformative experiential education with college students traveling all over the US, and supervised master’s candidates throughout their degree.
Come learn about the rejuvenation and new life of this lovely natural spot on Cobscook Bay.

This program is part of the “Finding Hope In Our Climate Crisis : A lecture series on Climate Change Solutions” brought to you in cooperation with the members of the Waldo County Climate Action Coalition. More at waldoclimateaction.org

Encaustic Painting for Teens
2024-11-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Abbott Room
~ Belfast Youth Services invites you to learn a painting technique called encaustic painting, in which pigments are mixed with hot liquid wax. You will leave with your very own encaustic painting and a new found love of beeswax!
Dates: November 18th
Time: 4:00 to 5:30
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Democracy and Its Enemies with Thomas F. Remington
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
This year’s Camden Conference is focusing on the worldwide retreat from democracy. Populist strongmen have taken over in many countries, from Latin America to Eastern Europe to Asia, and antidemocratic movements have gained ground even in countries formerly thought to be firmly in the democratic camp—including the United States. Many people are wondering what democracy really means and whether it is in fact the best form of government.
In this talk, Thomas Remington will break down what we mean when we speak of democracy, what its core principles are and are not, and why it invites challenges from the extreme right and left. Citing illustrations from history and the present day, Remington will discuss the problem of majority rule and minority rights, whether democracy is compatible with a market economy, and how democracy can strive to achieve social justice.
Register for the zoom option here.
More information about the 38th annual Camden Conference, “Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective”

Genealogy group meeting: Show & Tell
2024-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
Join the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society for our annual Show & Tell meeting! We welcome you to bring in something from your family’s history to share its story with the group. It can be anything—a photo, census record, award, jewelry, portrait, watch, etc. All are welcome!
This meeting will have a Zoom option as well. To receive the Zoom link or for more information, please email Sharon Pietryka at spietryka@belfastlibrary.org.

Knit2Together will not meet today.
2024-11-27 16:00 | Abbott Room
Knit2Together will not meet 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 the knitting group.

Closed for Thanksgiving
2024-11-28

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-29

Tarot Deck Making Group for Teens
2024-12-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Conference Room
~ Teens 11-17, come be part of our tarot deck making group! You will choose your art style, and card fronts, and then start creation of your very own tarot deck! Tarot deck making takes a bit of time and we don’t want to rush it! This being said, Tarot Deck Group is an ongoing group!
Please come and try it out! You will find an inclusive group of teens who love making art and talking about tarot!!
