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2025-11-28

ZOOM ONLY: Speaker Series: Climate Resilience:What's Going on in our Communities
2025-12-02 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
What’s Going on with Maine’s Climate: Historical Trends & Future Projections for Resiliency Planning
Sean Birkel, Maine State Climatologist oversees the Maine Climate Office, and provides climate and weather information to Maine stakeholders to facilitate decision-making, policy, and planning. He will present about his findings.
This Program will take place on ZOOM only.
Register for the Zoom link here.
This series is presented by member organizations of the Waldo County Climate (WCCAC).
More info:
Maine’s Climate: Historical Trends & Future Projections for Resilience Planning
In this presentation, we will explore key aspects of Maine’s past and future-projected climate to inform resiliency efforts. Overall, Maine’s climate was warmed by about 3 degrees Fahrenheit, while annual precipitation has increased by about 6 inches. Warming winters affect snow duration, lake ice, and early spring hydrology, all of which have significant ecological and economic impacts. Warming worldwide has intensified the hydrologic cycle, which drives more extremes such as heavy rainfall that can cause impacts from runoff and localized flooding. Sea level along Maine’s coast has meanwhile risen by about 8 inches. Risks from flooding and erosion are increasing, especially during coastal storm events. The talk will conclude with highlighting a new statewide weather-monitoring network that will help improve local forecasts, while also providing high-quality data that will become climate records over time.

STEAM Team -- 12/4/25 Cancelled due to Illness
2025-12-04 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

Preschool Storytime
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, songs, silliness, and a craft.

Date: Fridays, December 5; January 23 and 30; February 20 and 27
Time: 10:00am
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Wiggle & Rhyme
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
For Babies and Toddlers
Come join us! The first 20 minutes are early literacy rhymes and songs followed by play and social time with bubbles!
Content is prepared for birth through age 2.

Date: Mondays, December 8; January 12 and (Tuesday) 27; February 9 and 23
Time: 10:00am – 10:45am
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Lego Club
2025-12-11 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: December 11, January 8, February 12
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Reception for "Surfacing" paintings by Liz Kalloch
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Kramer Gallery
Surfacing: Paintings by Liz Kalloch
December 1-31, Kramer Gallery.
Reception: Thursday December 11 5-7pm

BIO:
Liz Kalloch is an abstract artist who works in acrylic, mixed media and pastel. Born in Virginia beside the Atlantic Ocean and raised in an eclectic mix of Europe, South America and New England, Liz studied art at Massachusetts College of Art and comparative literature at The American University in Paris. Liz has exhibited around the United States and in Europe and is in private and public collections in California and New England. Her first public work of art is part of the Here is Magic mural that was installed at Waterfall Arts in Belfast in 2023.
lizkallochfineart.com

Teen Button Making
2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Conference Room
Join Randi in the Conference Room to use the Belfast Free Library’s new and improved button maker! Printed images will be provided or you can draw your own designs! Make your button as either a pin or a keychain. All supplies will be provided!
For ages 11-17
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

2001-2011: A Pivotal Decade of U.S. Diplomatic Engagement in the Middle East
2025-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm was in her first week of Arabic language training at the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, VA on the morning of September 11, 2001. A year earlier, she was working for the Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, supporting efforts to push forward the Camp David II initiative which nearly brought peace to the region. The events of September 11, 2001 redefined diplomatic engagement in the Middle East and the experience of Micaela’s generation of U.S. Foreign Service Arabists (the officers who committed years of training to be proficient in Arabic). Micaela will recount her experiences, using her personal stories to reflect on wider developments in U.S. diplomacy in the region during this tumultuous decade.
This program is offered as a Camden Conference Community Event in anticipation of the 2026 conference, “Today’s Middle East: Power, Politics, & Players” February 20-22, 2026.

NO KNITTING GROUP TODAY
2025-12-24 16:00, 2025-12-31 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.

Teen Writing Table
2025-12-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Conference Room
Once again come gather with your fellow teen writers! At the Writing Table, you can share your work or simply use the quiet space to hang-out and write in a relaxed and non-judgmental space. This is a non-instructional program meant only to facilitate a safe and cozy writing environment. No homework, no pressure! Notebooks and prompts will be provided.
For ages 11-17
Date: Tuesday, December 30
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library

DJ Bookworm
2026-01-02 11:00 - 11:45 | Abbott Room
Youth Services of the Belfast Free Library presents: DJ Bookworm!
DJ Bookworm will be spinning children’s music and leading team building games for all ages. Come join in on the free family fun!
Date: Friday, January 2nd
Time: 11:00-11:45am
Location: Abbott Room at the Belfast Free Library

Teens New Year's Resolution Box
2026-01-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Conference Room
Ring in the New Year by creating a time capsule for your 2027 self! Complete a variety of mini-crafts and decorate your Resolution Box. Crafts will include making beaded bracelets, creating mini-zines, writing a letter to your future self, and more! Document your 2025 highlights and record your goals for 2026. Save this box to open January 2027!
For ages 11-17
Date: Tuesday, January 6th
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Location: 3rd Floor Conference Room at the Belfast Free Library
