Beflast Free Library

In Full Bloom: Container Gardens with Rebecca Goldenthal
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Abbott Room
This program is the final one in the 2024 Belfast Garden Club Evening Lecture Series co-sponsored by the Belfast Free Library. The program will be offered in person in the Abbott Room with a Zoom option. Register for the Zoom link here.
A container can hold so much more than you think: long-blooming beauty, variety, and visual surprises. Through this presentation, we’ll learn how to add color and interest to our gardens with container plantings, including native plants.
Rebecca Goldenthal grew up with a passion for gardening, inherited from a long line of Maine gardeners. She is the founder of In Full Bloom, a Portland company.

Knit2Together
2024-03-27 16:00, 2024-04-03 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.

Teen Instagram Takeover- Canceled for 03/28- Rescheduled for 04/16
2024-03-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Conference Room
Looking for Teens 11-17 who are writers, and fans of books. This is what we will do in this program..
~Write a letter to your favorite author.
~We will post it on our library teen Instagram. If willing, we can video you reading the letter.
~ Wait for a response!
This is a great way for you to showcase your letter, and hopefully, to get a response from your favorite author! Come on down to the library, and give it a try!

Steam Team Ocean Explorers~ Farming in the Sea
2024-03-28 15:30 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Join Maine 4-H and staff from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences to explore why our oceans take on certain hues. Participants will explore the science behind ocean colors and practice sampling techniques used by researchers.
~Free event for ages 6-12. Space is limited to 30children.
~Registration is required.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD

Solar Energy: Retrofitting and New Construction with ReVision Energy
2024-03-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Whether you have an existing home or are drawing up plans to build your dream home; learn from ReVision Energy’s Solar Design Specialist, Will Field, about how to prep yourself for solar and the all-electric household model.
Modern technology makes it cost-effective and sensible to build a 100% solar-powered home, with no utility bills and a minimal carbon footprint. At ReVision Energy, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners achieve their dream of living in a solar-powered home through retrofitting and new construction, whether we work directly with the homeowner, or with their builder or architect. We are excited to share our 20+ years of experience and advice with you, including next steps!

Music Together
2024-04-01 10:00 - 10:40 | Abbott Room
A music & movement class for ages 0-5 and their grownups
FREE

Dragon-Fold Bookmaking Workshop
2024-04-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Conference Room
The Belfast Free Library and the Office of the Belfast Poet Laureate want you to celebrate the Year of the Dragon and National Poetry Month! Waldo County children and teens are invited to write poems on the theme of bravery, courage, and resilience.
This year, we’re adding a twist: the option of creating dragon-fold books to house the poems! Two book-making workshops will take place to learn how to make these very unique structures, with all materials and instruction provided.

Waldo Reads Together Book Discussion
2024-04-01 18:00 - 19:30
The Waldo Reads Together (WRT) committee is delighted to announce this year’s featured title for its One Book, One Community program: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by award-winning author, screen writer and jazz musician, James McBride.
Books are available at the Library.
A variety of facilitated discussion sessions (both live and via Zoom) will be offered in April. To register for the discussion at the library visit www.waldoreads.org or contact Denise Pendleton at dpendleton@rsu71.org.

Get Ready For the Eclipse!
2024-04-02 03:30 - 16:30 | Abbott Room
Get Ready For the Eclipse!
Presented by Friends of Sears Island and The Belfast Free Library
~ Learn all about eclipses, build a solar projection box for safe viewing, and take home some free eclipse glasses!!
~Ages 5-12 years old, with an accompanying adult.
~Pre-registration is required, sign-up at: outreach@friendsofsearsisland.org

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2024-04-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-04-09 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.

Book Release and Reading with Marjorie Arnett
2024-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room

Make Way For Ducklings: A Musical Retelling Presented by the Halcyon String Quartet
2024-04-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Colonial Theatre
Make Way For Ducklings
~Presented by Halcyon String Quartet: a musical retelling of Robert McCloskey’s beloved children’s book.
Date: Saturday, April 6th
Time: 3:00pm
Place: The Colonial Theatre~ 163 High St, Belfast, ME 04915
Tickets: $7 Students | $9 Seniors | $10 Adults
~For more information, visit colonialtheatre.com

Celebrate the Eclipse at Your Library
2024-04-08 14:30 - 15:15 | Abbott Room
The Abbott Room will be open for watching NASA videos. Refreshments and eclipse viewing glasses available. Join us on the south lawn of the library after 3:00pm to view the eclipse with your community.
