Beflast Free Library

Putting Meat on the Bones: Discovering the Stories of Your Ancestors' Lives
2019-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
Ted Steele, genealogist and past President of the St. Louis Genealogical Society, will use case studies to demonstrate how, after you have constructed your family tree, you can use a multitude of sources to discover who your ancestors were and what they did during their lifetimes.

All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Let's Talk About It Book Discussion
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Re-imagining the American Family
The Belfast Free Library has been selected by the Maine Humanities Council to offer “Let’s Talk About It”, a free reading and discussion group with copies of books available through the library. This program is provided by the Maine Humanities Council’s Maine Center for the Book in cooperation with the Maine State Library.

Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, will be out first book to discuss.
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Teen Movie Matinee "The Sun is Also a Star" (PG-13)
2019-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room

MAINE ALLCARE MONTHLY MEETING
2019-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Field Director Abbie Ryder will be present at the September 12 Waldo County chapter meeting to give an update on the major actions Maine AllCare is working on. It’s time to stop just talking about the Healthcare crisis in Maine and take action! Free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

Author Talk: Robert Klose
2019-09-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Life on Mars, Robert Klose’s sixth book — and second novel — is his most pointed and daring.
Life on Mars (July 2019) takes a satirical look at evolution vs. Intelligent Design — a sort of feint by anti-evolutionists to get creationism into the classroom by assiduously avoiding the mention of God. Instead, reference is made to a “higher” or “superior” intelligence. But what if the Intelligent Design folks are right and the evolutionists are wrong?
Robert Klose is a regular contributor of essays to The Christian Science Monitor. His other books include “Adopting Alyosha — A Single Man Finds a Son in Russia,” “Small Worlds — Adopted Sons, Pet Piranhas and Other Mortal Concerns,” “The Three-Legged Woman & Other Excursions in Teaching” and the novel, “Long Live Grover Cleveland,” which won a 2016 Ben Franklin Literary Award and a USA Book News Award.

Mini Booksale
2019-09-07 10:00 - 13:00
The Friends of the Belfast Free Library will have a mini booksale in the lobby of the library. Come grab a book or two!

Citizen's Climate Lobby Film
2019-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Abbott Room
CLIMATE CRISIS MOVIE: “THE HUMAN ELEMENT”
The Belfast Area Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby screens this riveting and visually rich drama in which renowned environmental photographer James Balog explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise and a struggling coal mining community, highlighting Americans on the front lines of climate change, and the actions that can be taken address this crisis. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to all.

Midcoast Exploration of Consciousness Meeting
2019-09-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Abbott Room
Topic: The Hard Problem: Guiding Insight or Philosophical Misdirection?
A roundtable discussion led by Steve Woldson.

Wheelbarrow School of Poetry-On Vacation for August Returning Tuesday September 3rd.
2019-08-27 09:30 - 11:00, 2019-08-20 09:30 - 11:00 | Conference Room
This poetry writing group, started by outgoing Belfast Poet Laureate Tom Moore, will continue to meet Tuesday mornings in 2019!

Universe of Stories! Meteorites – Hunting and Identification – John Wallace
2019-08-22 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
8/22 Jon Wallace Meteorites – Hunting and Identification
Come and have an ‘out of this world’ experience – literally! See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine. Find out how we search for them and details about the fireball seen over Maine in 2016. You’ll also get to start your own collection with a free meteorite specimen (while supplies last)!
Jon Wallace has a passion for geology which began with a third grade teacher’s excitement about the subject. Since then he has pursued a degree in Geology from the University of Connecticut and then other degrees in the physical sciences. He was an award-winning high school science teacher in Meriden, Connecticut for over 32 years. He is past president of the Connecticut Association of Physics Teachers and was an instructor in Wesleyan University’s Project ASTRO program. He has managed the Naugatuck Valley Community College observatory and run many astronomy classes and training sessions throughout Connecticut. He began collecting meteorites at this time to use when weather didn’t cooperate for observation sessions and found his passion for geology re-ignited. He has collected many specimens as well as thin sections for study and education. Currently, he is searching for and has found micrometeorites in various locales around Maine. Other interests include optical and radio astronomy, raising arthropods (“bugs”) and insectivorous plants. Jon has a BS in Geology from the University of Connecticut; a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education from Southern Connecticut State University and a Certificate of Advanced Study (Sixth Year) in Science (Astronomy) from Wesleyan University. He currently lives in Maine and gives free presentations in schools, libraries and other venues in the Freeport area.
Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Genealogy Group Meeting
2019-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
For this month’s meeting of the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society, we will be sharing stories of our ancestors!
Who is your favorite ancestor? Famous? Notorious? Who inspired you to start your genealogical research? Think about who you would choose and be ready to share. Feel free to bring pictures, charts, newspaper clippings, stories, or anything else that might aid in sharing.
All are welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Vinegar Talk with Bob Sewall
2019-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Bob Sewall is a long-time organic apple grower and former President of Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners. After preparing his fields organically for two years using the Rodale method, he planted 550 trees to create what is now the oldest certified organic orchard in Maine still in operation. Besides farming, consulting and mentoring young farmers, he speaks to groups around the state about his organic apple cider vinegar, which was voted ‘Best of Maine” (Down East Magazine) in 2008, the only year they had a vinegar category.
A few of the notable Maine restaurants which use Bob’s three-year-old, cold-aged vinegar include Fore Street and Vinland in Portland, Joshua’s in Wells, Primo in Owl’s Head, Nina June in Rockport and Boynton-McKay in Camden. It is also sold in many stores and co-ops in the mid-coast and in Portland. In the cookbook Vinegar Revival (Harry Rosenblum, 2017) Bob is mentioned in the acknowledgments. He has been written about in the Boston Globe, (“Blueberries for Sal and Some for the Crisp”) Bangor Daily News and was featured in the October, 2017 Down East Magazine. He has also been written about in Michael Phillips’ book The Apple Grower.
Bob and his wife, Mia Mantello, will explain how vinegar is made and speak about the many uses for vinegar from cooking to using for its multiple medicinal benefits. There will be aged vinegar to sample and vinegar for sale.

Universe of Stories! Make Your Own Galaxy Slime
2019-08-15 15:30 - 16:30
A Universe of Stories! Belfast Free Library’s Summer Reading Program features special events and presentations for kids, families, and teens
Galaxy Slime
Did you know that our universe is stretching out in all directions? It’s true! Ever since the universe began about 13.8 billion years ago, it’s been stretching out and expanding.
Even today, as we use telescopes to see galaxies far away, we see they are moving away from us. And that’s not all. The farthest galaxies are moving faster than the ones close to us.
This happens because of how the universe began, which we sometimes call the “Big Bang.” In this activity, you’ll make your own stretchy universe slime.

Kids and Families Program Schedule
Thursdays – 3:30 — 4:30
7/11 Indigenous stories – Starr Kelly, Abbe Museum
Stories from the Wabanaki, the Indigenous peoples of Maine, and other contemporary Native American stories from Indigenous authors.
7/18 Harry Potter Universe
Hogwarts potions class, golden snitches, crafts, and challenges.
7/25 Mooncakes – Jennifer Armstrong
Musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong presents “Mooncakes,” a family music and story program.
8/1 “Cleo’s Egyptian Tale” Little Red Wagon Theater Company
In this unexpected quest, Cleo crosses paths with a variety of creatures who teach her important lessons about acceptance and friendship.
8/8 Constellation stories in the sky – NASA Challenger Center
Learn about star types and constellations, includes hands-on star activities
8/15 Galaxy Slime
Make your own sparkly galaxy slime! Materials provided.
8/22 Meteorites! – Jon Wallace, NASA Solar System Ambassador
See rocks that have fallen to Earth from asteroids, Mars, and the Moon, as well as meteorites found in Maine and find out how to search for them.
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information 207-338-3884

Listening Session: Belfast with Bangor Daily News
2019-08-14 18:30 - 19:45 | Abbott Room
Belfast is never short of interesting news. But that doesn’t mean your questions are answered, or that you’re getting what you need from your news sources.
What’s on your mind when it comes to life in Belfast and Waldo County? We invite you to meet Bangor Daily News journalists, and share the issues and ideas that are on your mind. We listen and you set the agenda.
Your hosts for the evening’s conversation will be BDN Belfast reporter Abby Curtis, managing editor Dan MacLeod and audience director Joellen Easton. We will set the structure for conversation and pose some questions to get us started, but the agenda will be set by you. Our goal is to listen to and learn from you.
Snacks will be provided.
Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot by following this this link.
