Beflast Free Library

Peace & Social Justice Forum / Waldo County Film Presentation
2023-01-18 18:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
The Peace & Social Justice Forum/Waldo County will show the film Mossville: When Great Trees Fall’ on January 18, 2023 at 6 pm in the Abbott Room . Free and open to all.
As part of the Climate Justice Film Series, this documentary tells the story of a centuries-old black community in Louisiana laid waste by a chemical company, and of the residents who refuse to leave.

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Group
2023-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Read with the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition Book Groups!
Here at Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition (BBWC), we think that winter is a great time to read! We’ve chosen three books with elements of fiction, memoir, history, politics, class, ecology, economy. . . something for everyone. But these books are more than just entertainment. Each book and following discussion will prompt us to reflect on what it means to be a good steward of our watershed. How do history, economics, and culture affect the choices that humans make about the natural world?
January 19, 2023 The Weir by Ruth Moore. Moore is an important American realist writer who was born and raised on Gott’s Island. After a number of years working away, she returned to live in Bass Harbor with her partner, Eleanor Mayo. From a fishing family, Moore was a fierce advocate for the natural world. In The Weir, she writes about the collapse of the Maine fisheries and the effect on a small island community. The Weir is a gripping tale of human cruelty and greed, but Moore balances that darkness with several comic characters and her stubborn hope for positive community values. Facilitated by Jennifer Craig. For more information contact Jennifer Craig, 617-899-0111

Storytime
2023-01-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room

Landscape of Change with Catherine Schmitt, Schoodic Institute
2023-01-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Program on Zoom
Register for the zoom link here.
Environmental scientist Catherine Schmitt from the Schoodic Institute discuss the Landscape of Change, a collaborative project to publish and compile historic records on birds, pollinators, water temperature, sea levels, and weather, with the goal of identifying trends in the Acadia region. She’ll speak on what’s been learned about MDI’s changing landscape so far, the value of collaboration for monitoring the climate crisis, and the ways everyone can participate in understanding landscapes of change.
This program is part of the 2023 Belfast Garden Club Evening Lecture Series presented in collaboration with All of Belfast Climate Dialogues, a project of the Belfast Free Library.
This program will be recorded and made available on the Library’s YouTube Channel

Library Closed
2023-01-26
Library Closed for Presidents’ Day

Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property
2023-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Program on Zoom
A presentation with Rebecca Jacobs of the Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District.
Do you have excess water on your property following a rain event? A rain garden could be an effective and attractive solution for helping to direct and infiltrate the runoff or pooling on your property. Learn the ins and outs of properly installing a rain garden as well as other water management techniques that could benefit your property.
Register for the zoom link here.
At our second ABCD Community Climate Conversation event on October 18th, on the topic of “Creating Resilience to Big Storms and Flooding”, attracted an engaged audience of 40 citizens. Attendees were energized by brainstorming actions the community could take together – most particularly the idea of creating a rain garden in a public location in Belfast and using it as an educational model.
We are excited to have lined up this follow-up event about rain gardens on February 2, 2023 (with snow date of February 9), “Rain Gardens and Other Water Management Techniques for Your Property” with presenter Rebecca Jacobs of the Knox County Soil & Water Conservation District. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 2 at 6:00 PM at the Belfast Free Library, and in the meantime, let’s get excited to plan a community rain garden!

Friends of the Library Book Sale Postponed until February 11th
2023-02-04 10:30 - 13:00 | Library Lobby

Music Together Postponed until 2/11/23
2023-02-04 10:30 - 23:10 | Abbott Room
Music Together was postponed from 2/4 and moved to 2/11 due to frigid weather. Please join us on 2/11/2023 for this popular program.

February "Take and Make" for Teens
2023-02-07 | Children’s Floor
Amazing solar system mobiles are available to “Take and Make”, starting Tuesday, February 7.
Pick up on the second floor.
While Supplies last!!
All Materials provided by the Anonimo Foundation.

February "Take and Make" activity
2023-02-07 09:30 - 18:00
Children’s craft activity. Pick up materials from the second floor of the Belfast Free Library.

LEGO Club
2023-02-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
LEGO Club – all supplies provided, come join the fun and take the building challenge if you like.

Community Climate Conversation: The Future of Transportation in Belfast & Waldo County
2023-02-09 18:00 - 20:00
Did you know transportation accounts for 49% of greenhouse gas emissions, both in Belfast and statewide? Join us for this program in our series of community climate conversations that began on June 14th, 2022 seeking public input to develop a climate action plan for Belfast.
The event, co-sponsored by All of Belfast Climate Dialogues (ABCD), a project of the Belfast Free Library and the City of Belfast Climate Crisis Committee (CCC) will take place in the Abbott Room of the Library. A hybrid zoom option is available. To register please go to http://belfastlibrary.org/abcd-events/.
Electric vehicle use, transitioning buses and municipal fleets, reducing vehicle miles traveled through increased access to broadband, public transit, and opportunities to bike and walk… these are all part of Maine’s strategy to reduce transportation emissions.
What about Belfast and Waldo County? Come learn about what has already been accomplished and what opportunities are available, hear what others are doing, and share your questions, ideas, and priorities.

Storytime
2023-02-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Storytimes promote early literacy and social growth.

Music Together on 2/11/2023
2023-02-11 10:30 - 11:15 | Abbott Room
Music Together will occur on 2/11/23 instead of 2/4/23
