Beflast Free Library

August "Take and Make" for Children and Teens
2023-08-08 | Children’s Floor
Make Your Own Fairy Wand or Pin Wheel
Come get an awesome “Take and Make” on August 8th, while supplies last! All materials provided by the Anonimo Foundation and the Belfast Free Library.

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2023-08-08 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-22 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.

Introducing the Climate Action Plan for Belfast
2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
The All of Belfast Climate Dialogues project (ABCD) will host former and current members of Belfast’s Climate Crisis Committee to introduce the Climate Action Plan they wrote for Belfast. Their final plan was submitted to the Belfast City Council on June 4, 2023.
Beginning in June of 2022 ABCD hosted four Community Climate Conversations on topics to be considered in a climate action plan. The conversations, moderated by ABCD’s Sarah Kirn, offered the opportunity for the public to share their ideas and visions to create a resilient Belfast. Members of the then Climate Crisis Committee were present at every meeting and considered the community concerns in their final plan.
To learn more about these conversations, including audience input and video recordings please go to the ABCD Archived Collection of Community Climate Conversations .
Copies of the June 4, 2023 Climate Action Plan are available to pick up at the library in advance of the program, or can be found on our website here.
View the Climate Action Plan document here.

Knit2Together
2023-08-09 16:00, 2023-08-16 16:00, 2023-08-23 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.

Modern Pop Art Collage Workshop for Children
2023-08-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Abbott Room
A unique opportunity to create a collage with visiting artist Michael Albert.

LEGO Club
2023-08-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Monthly LEGO Club where things really click together!

Me & Martha Concert
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Abbott Room
Native Belfast resident Martha Hills and her husband Donald DePoy, touring as Me & Martha, will perform a free concert in the Abbott Room at the library on Thursday August 10th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Martha and Don first began performing together in Belfast in 2003. In 2022, they were awarded top Wedding Band by Virginia Living Magazine. They are members of America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame and host Mountain Music, a weekly broadcast television show that reaches over 1.3 million households in eight states, including Maine. As part of the Mountain Music series, they have collected more than a hundred living histories for the American Folk Life Collection of the Library of Congress.
The concert is free and open to the public. Bring the entire family to hear Me & Martha’s entertaining, often funny, and surely educational presentation of an authentic uniquely American music. Doors open at 6:30 pm, concert starts at 7:00 pm.
Me & Martha

Zumba for Teens and Adults
2023-08-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Abbott Room
This will be our last Summer Reading Program for Teens! Come and celebrate movement with Donna Wentworth, certified Zumba instructor! Wear clothing you can exercise in!!!!
Location: Abbott Room

Summer Reading Program - All Together Now Concludes
2023-08-16 12:00 - 20:00 | Youth Services Floor
August 16 is the last day to claim your prizes in the 2023 Summer Reading program “All Together Now”!

Genealogy group meeting: Finding Female Ancestors
2023-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
Join the the Wawenoc Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society and the Belfast Free Library for a presentation from B.J. Jamieson, Genealogy Reference Specialist at the Maine State Library, all about finding female ancestors! Sometimes listed in records without a maiden name, female ancestors can be especially tricky to trace. Come learn some tips and tricks to improve your research skills and break through those brick walls.
All are welcome! These meetings are now in a hybrid format with the option to join in-person in the Abbott Room or to join online over Zoom. To receive the Zoom link or for more information, please email Sharon Pietryka at spietryka@belfastlibrary.org.

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.
