Beflast Free Library

Camden Conference Presentation
2016-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Hippos, Cheetahs, and the Passing of the Development Paradigm, A lecture by Professor Seth Singleton
Westerners have been taught to think that they are responsible for poverty, violence, corruption and other African ills, and that the solution is more Western aid and paternalism “helping” Africans. But the post-colonial “white man’s burden” now perpetuates African problems. As Africans realize their continent needs a revolution in governance the reform must be built by Africans from Africa’s own traditions. Come hear what Professor Singleton has to say about this.

Toddler Storytime
2016-01-12 10:00 - 23:00, 2016-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room

Friends of the Belfast Free Library
2016-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Conference Room

Jumpstart Your Writing!
2016-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Conference Room
Are you making a New Year’s resolution to work more on your creative writing? Or maybe you have wanted to do so for a long time. Perhaps you have a writing project that is stalled, or a great idea you just can’t get started. “Jumpstart Your Writing in the New Year,” a two-day workshop offered by the Belfast Free Library with teacher Linda Buckmaster, will give you a boost in the right direction. The class will meet Saturdays, January 9 and 16 from 10:00 to noon. Registration by January 3 is required.
The workshop will be influenced by the “Four Noble Truths of Writing” as developed by Buddhist nun, therapist and teacher Gail Sher. Writing prompts and exercises will get students writing, and we will look at the work of published authors for inspiration and examples of craft. You will get a start on material you may develop beyond the class.
The free program is open to writers and wannabe writers who will write in any genre. Class size is limited to 12.
To register or for more information, contact Linda at lsbuck1@gmail.com.

Friday Night Flix 7pm
2016-01-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Tootsie (1982) How far will an actor go to restart his career? Michael Dorsey, superbly played by Dustin Hoffman, is a talented actor. But he’s also volatile and extremely difficult to work with. Consequently no one will hire him. He needs a “makeover.” Solution? Dress up as a woman and audition for a female role on a trashy soap opera. He gets the role – and a lot more than he bargained for. This comic, yet touching, love story also stars Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Geena Davis and Bill Murray. Nominated for 10 Oscars, including Best Picture.

Preschool Storytime
2016-01-08 10:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
With Guest Beth Lunt from the Ashwood Waldorf School

Camden Conference Discussion Group
2016-01-06 18:30 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
The New Africa: Challenges and Hope
In our fourth and final session of the Camden Conference New Africa Discussion Series, we shall reflect upon the challenges that confront Sub-Sahara Africa in joining the global community on its own terms. And we shall examine a set of African-generated initiatives that inspire hope of such inclusion in the near future. Toward those ends, we will look at evidence suggesting that Sub-Sahara Africa is emerging as a potential economic power and ponder whether pervasive and
long-standing cultural, ethnic, economic, political, leadership, and environmental challenges can be overcome. Finally, we will assess whether in-country and regional initiatives currently underway provide beacons of hope for Sub-Sahara Africa’s emergence. Join us for an evening of unraveling the challenges and the hopes that together are Sub-Sahara Africa.
Suggested readings available at the main circulation desk or online at:
www.camdenconference.org/event/the-new-africa-challenges-and-hope-discussion-series-belfast-free-library/

Pajamarama Storytime!
2016-01-05 06:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Stories, songs, and art for ages 4 – 8 & their parents/caregivers.
First Monday of every month 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Library Closed for New Year's Day
2016-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Library Closed for New Year’s Day

New Year's By The Bay
2015-12-31 | Abbott Room
Abbott Room
Special Families & Youngsters Event – FREE Admission
2-2:30 – Conjuring Carroll – Interactive Magic & Illusions
2:40-3:20pm – Scot Cannon – Mime & Music
3:30-4pm Conjuring Carroll – Interactive Magic & Illusions
4:15 – 5pm. Jennifer Armstrong -Eat Like a Goat, Ready Set Go! Supports “5210” program
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7-7:45pm – Scot Cannon – Music
8-8:45 & 10-10:45pm – Meteora – Eclectic Original Songs, Folk Ballads from around world
9-9:45 & 11-11:45pm – The Lowdown – Fun, 3-part harmonies, memorable & unusual songs

Holiday Book Sale
2015-12-24
The Friends of the Belfast Free Library Holiday Book Sale is happening now through December 24 on the 1st floor of the library. Come check it out!

Zero Motivation (2014)
2015-12-18 07:00 - 21:00 UTC
As a change of mood, Zero Motivation (2014). A comedy/drama from Israel, in which a unit of female soldiers at a remote desert base bide their time as they count down the minutes until they can return to civilian life.
A midst their boredom and clashing personalities, issues of commitment to friendship, love and country are handled with humor and sharp-edged wit. This film is a worthy addition to the canon of irreverent war comedies. Would Hawkeye Pierce approve? In Hebrew, with English subtitles.

Maine Student Book Award Reading Group
2015-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
(Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai
The Taliban took over Malala’s region in Pakistan when she was ten and said that girls shouldn’t attend school. Malala and other girls in her father’s school were eager to learn. This memoir (adapted from the adult bestseller) tells how Malala became an international spokesperson for girls’ rights to an education, and eventually, was shot for those beliefs on her way home from school. This is a powerful story of the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner. Recommended for age 10+
Sign up and request a copy of the book at the Children’s Floor desk.
