The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2023-08-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-29 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-09-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-09-12 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Knit2Together
2023-08-23 16:00, 2023-08-30 16:00, 2023-09-06 16:00, 2023-09-13 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.

Belfast Historical Society Presentation: Linden Frederick
2023-08-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Then and Now in Belfast: Thirty Years of Paintings by Linden Frederick

Discover Belfast’s 30 year transformation, which has served as a continual subject matter for painter Linden Frederick. Experience original artworks alongside contemporary photographs from the same viewpoints, offering a captivating insight into the city’s evolution over time.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about Belfast’s journey, this event promises to be a captivating and enlightening experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the impact of time on a city’s soul, as reflected through the brilliant perspective of Frederick’s artistic vision.

All of Belfast Climate Dialogues: Final Presentation and Celebration
2023-08-29 17:00 - 20:00
Join Sarah Kirn, Misty Mallar and Brenda Harrington of the ABCD team as we highlight our efforts of the past three years to engage the community in conversations about climate resiliency for Belfast.

From 2020-2023, ABCD has held over 35 educational programs & community climate conversations. You can find these on our YouTube ABCD playlist, our Event summaries, and highlighted in the ABCD archive.
Although the funding for this IMLS grant program is ending, the Library will continue offering educational programs on the climate crisis and supporting community climate action.
Refreshments and mingling at 5 PM, followed by presentation & conversation. See you there!

More information here

Library Closed
2023-09-04
The Library is closed Monday September 4th for Labor Day.

LEGO CLUB at the Library
2023-09-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
This opportunity to play with boxes of LEGO’s donated to the library turns a solitary game into a community time to create on your own.

Sunflower Circle Songs and Stories at Belfast City Park
2023-09-08 10:00 - 12:00 | City Park Playground
This series occurs at the Sunflower Circle near the playground at Belfast City Park

Free "Take and Make" Craft for Children and Teens
2023-09-12 | Children’s Floor
Available while supplies last thanks to a grant from the Anonimo Foundation.

Teen Art Series #1 ~ Paleolithic Art
2023-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Abbott Room
Calling all teens, 11-17, to the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. We will be learning about Paleolithic Art and then creating our own Paleolithic Art on paper!!
Date~ September 18th
Time~ 4:30 to 5:30
Location~ The Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
