Beflast Free Library

Knit2Together
2024-12-25 16:00, 2024-12-18 16:00, 2024-12-11 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.

Library Closed for Christmas
2024-12-25

Come Boating Winter Adventure Series
2024-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
ART PAINE – REGATTA IN PARADISE
Every year Art Paine and his wife Carey escape the winter blahs by helping organize the famous Family Islands Regatta in the Bahamas. These unique, roughly built wooden boats, traditionally used for fishing and commerce gather each spring to race each other for cash prizes and has grown into an event with a hundred beautiful sailboats. Art will present his incredible photos and videos of this very colorful and exciting gathering.
Register for the Zoom Link Here
This program is co-sponsored by the Belfast Free Library. Stay tuned for the 2025 Winter Adventure Series to begin on January 21st.

Computer class: Cloud-based Backup Solutions
2024-12-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Third Floor Conference Room
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
In this class, we will explore the most popular, free, cloud-based platforms to safely back-up the information that is important to you.
No devices are required for this class; just bring yourself.
This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/identifying-fraud-scams/?instance_id=5185 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or spietryka@belfastlibrary.org

LEGO Club at the Belfast Free Library
2024-12-12 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

Friends of the Library meeting
2024-12-12 11:00 - 12:00
The Friends of the Belfast Free Library meet on the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 am in the 3rd floor conference room at the library.
All are welcome to attend.

Computer class: Identifying Frauds & Scams
2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Third Floor Conference Room
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Learn about the different types of internet fraud and scams, the dos and don’ts of protecting yourself online, and what to do if you have experienced online fraud or abuse.
No devices are required for this class; just bring yourself.
This class is offered in partnership with the National Digital Equity Center, meaning an instructor from this organization will be teaching the class. Attendees must enroll and register at https://digitalequitycenter.org/classes/class/identifying-fraud-scams/?instance_id=5185 For more information, contact 338-3884 ext. 25 or spietryka@belfastlibrary.org

"If you can keep it"...democracy in America with Seth Singleton
2024-12-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
This year’s Camden Conference is focusing on the worldwide retreat from democracy. In this talk Seth Singleton will consider the United States.
When the Constitution was written, Benjamin Franklin was reportedly asked, “are we a monarchy or a republic?” He replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
Will the United States remain a democracy? We will consider what democracy requires, how 21st century autocrats take over democratic governments, our present situation, and what will be necessary to preserve democracy during and after the second Trump Presidency.

Register for the Zoom link here.
More information about the 38th annual Camden Conference, “Democracy Under Threat: A Global Perspective”

Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
2024-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Story, rhyme, song, shakers, scarves, parachute play, toys and bubbles.

Preschool Storytimes at the Belfast Free Library
2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Sharing books, storytelling, puppetry, song and a craft.
Ages 3-6

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!!

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-29
