Waldo County launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
2024-06-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Families of young children ages from birth to five, as well as grandparents, teachers, librarians, funders and supporters are all invited to attend this special event to celebrate the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Waldo County.
Adults!
Learn more about this early literacy initiative that provides specially selected, age-appropriate books, mailed directly to youngsters at no cost to their parents. They will acquire a home library of dozens of books before reaching kindergarten age! If you reside in Waldo County, you can register your baby or child under five years old at the launch party, or anytime from anywhere– simply by visiting ImaginationLibrary.com
Kids!
Celebrate with us. Storytime with Barb from Liberty Library; and Stephanie from Belfast Free Library will present a puppet story and a fun craft project.
Everyone!
Complimentary refreshments… and a photo op with
[a life-size, life-like] Dolly Parton!

Library CLOSED for Juneteenth
2024-06-19

Knit2Together
2024-06-19 16:00, 2024-06-26 16:00, 2024-07-03 16:00, 2024-07-10 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.

No Knitting Today Knit2Together
2024-06-19 16:00 | Abbott Room

Welcome Back to the Stacks! ~ Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2024
2024-06-20 - 2024-08-14
Welcome Back to the Stacks! — Belfast Free Library’s Adult Summer Reading Challenge Bingo
Join us to explore all our library has to offer and enter our raffle to win prizes! Here’s how to play:
– Get your bingo card at the 1st floor circulation desk.
– Complete any five in a row activities on your card between the dates of June 20 and August 14 when winners will be chosen. You need not be present to win.
– For each bingo five in a row, you receive one raffle ticket to win one of six $25 gift certificates to local businesses.
– Bring your card to the front desk to be stamped. You can continue to fill it for up to 12 possible raffle tickets!

Chewonki and the Science of Biomimicry
2024-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Abbott Room
Are you a future engineer or inventor? Look to nature to show adaptations of plants and animals to help humans overcome challenges.
Chewonki educators will bring a few animals, such as an owl, a salamander and maybe a snake or a turtle to illustrate adaptations known as biomimicry.
Ages 6 and older
Abbott Room, Monday, June 24, 2:00-3:00pm
Register for this event at the 2nd floor desk or call 207-338-3884 ext. 26

School Age Reader's Crew
2024-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Gather, eat snacks and talk about books.
Bring your current favorite book or tell us about something you read recently. This group will not focus on one book at a time.
Instead it will be a discussion of current reading interests.
School Age readers—Come once or every time:
Tuesday, June 25, Thursday, July 11, Tuesday, July 30
4:00-5:00pm
Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2024-07-02 09:30 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
The Wheelbarrow Poets meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Abbott Room from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Writing prompts are sent in advance of the gatherings by Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein, and participants share work and discuss. Open to writers ages 18 & up. Email hello@mayastein.com for more information and to register.

Wire Sculpture for Teens
2024-07-02 15:30 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Belfast Summer Reading Presents ~ Wire Sculpture for Teens
Belfast Summer Reading invites you to make a wire sculpture! We will be playing with minimalist wire sculpture techniques, but anything goes! If you are feeling something take shape, I suggest you make it!
~ For Teens 11-17
~ Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library

Library Closed for Independence Day
2024-07-04

Meeting the Neighbors : An Introduction to Local Birds
2024-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Abbott Room
Photographer and naturalist Evan Henerberry will take older children on a bird hike from our chairs this summer.
Nature is all around us and we share our yards with lots of interesting creatures. Using projected photos and some basics of birding, you will get to know some of your most colorful and talkative
neighbors. From the Northern Mockingbird imitating your ringtone, to Bluebirds that aren’t actually blue, get to know some of the best neighbors you might not have met!
Ages 6 and up, Abbott Room
Monday, July 8, 6:00-7:00pm

Balloon Lamp Making for Teens
2024-07-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Third Floor Conference Room
Belfast Summer Reading Presents ~ Balloon Making for Teens
Belfast Summer Reading invites you to make a balloon lantern using yarn. You will leave with a beautiful lamp, powered by a decorative hanging solar light. Wear clothing you can get dirty!!
~ For Teens 11-17
~ We will be having this program on the back garden patio. If it rains, we will be in the third floor conference room.
