Knit2Together
2024-05-22 16:00, 2024-05-29 16:00, 2024-06-05 16:00, 2024-06-12 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Library Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2024-05-28 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.

No Meeting this Week: The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2024-05-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Abbott Room

Reception for THMS "Faces of the Future" mask exhibit
2024-06-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Abbott Room
Statement about the exhibit:
We are Troy Howard Middle School 8th grade social studies students. We have explored the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in order to find a goal we think is particularly important. Each of us has chosen a goal, completed research, and designed a mask to get the word out about our chosen SDG. We hope people view our “Faces of the Future” masks and read our artist statements and begin to think about ways that we can all make a difference.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and make a difference. We are the next generation that will have to survive in this world, so we are going to make it a place where we can. We WILL thrive if we follow these goals, and if we are disciplined, determined and concentrated towards making the world a better place, it WILL happen. We need change, so we will create it ourselves. This project is giving more awareness and trying to relate to the younger generations through art.

“Breaking Through the Block — How Writers Write” with Robert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Abbott Room
Robert Klose and Robin Clifford Wood have written dissimilar books — Trigger Warning (Klose) is a work of fiction, and The Field House: A Writer’s Life Lost and Found on an Island in Maine (Wood) is biography with a slice of memoir. But no matter the genre, good writing manages to keep the reader engaged. This is what will drive this conversation between these two Maine authors — What exactly is it that constitutes good writing? The authors will also explore where ideas come from, their writing techniques and schedules, and how one gets started — in other words, how one grapples with the beast of “writer’s block.” There will be ample time for audience contributions and questions.

Who Owns Your Grocery? A discussion with Jon Steinman
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Abbott Room
The Belfast Community Coop presents an evening with Jon Steinman.
Join author Jon Steinman for an inspiring discussion on “What Is the Food Co-op Future?” in the Abbott Room, Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 PM.
Gain insights into the future of grocery stores and the food supply chain, and hear inspiring stories of the food co-op renaissance currently taking place across the U.S. Stick around for a community dialogue about the food co-op future, facilitated by Jon using his ‘Cooperative Dialogue’ approach to group communication.
Jon Steinman is the Author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants (New Society Publishers)
Find out more at belfast.coop/jon-steinman

Origami Club for Teens ~ Cancelled ~ See you in the Fall!!
2024-06-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Kramer Gallery
Come and join us for Origami Club. Each month we attempt to learn a new fold, and to practice basic folds! Come and join in the team effort or free-fold on your own!! Snacks are always abundant, and fun is had by all. We will be meeting in the Kramer gallery, on the ground floor of the Belfast Free Library.

Amazing Stories: Tales from the Annals of a Maine Family ~a genealogy presentation by Dana Murch
2024-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Abbott Room
In this presentation, Belfast genealogist and author Dana Murch will share some of the amazing stories he has discovered while researching the history of the Murch Family of Maine.
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.

NO KNITTING TODAY
2024-06-12 16:00 | Abbott Room
Knit2Together is not happening today!
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 or just stop by!

Preschool Storytimes at Belfast City Park
2024-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | City Park or Abbott Room
~Stories shared through books, puppets, felt, songs and an easy craft.
Fridays, 10:00-11:00am
June 14 (in Abbott Room) and 21
July 19 and 26
August 23 and 30
Northport Avenue in Belfast, on the grass next to bridge to playground.
Bring a blanket and chairs as needed.
Rain location: Abbott room, Belfast Free Library 106 High Street.

Wiggle and Rhyme for Babies and Toddlers
2024-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Abbott Room
Mondays at 10:00am in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library
June 17 and 24
July22 and 29
August 19 and 26
