Beflast Free Library

Knit2Together
2023-12-06 16:00, 2023-12-13 16:00, 2023-12-20 16:00, 2023-12-27 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.

Art Reception: Circles of My Life by Jane Mclean
2023-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Kramer Gallery
“Circles of My Life: A Fiber Art Celebration” by Jane B. McLean will be the exhibit in the Kramer Gallery of the Belfast Free Library December 1, 2023 through January 26, 2023. All are welcome to join Jane for an opening reception on Thursday December 7th, 4:00-6:00pm. The reception will take place in the Kramer Gallery, light refreshments will be served.
Belfast fiber artist Jane McLean celebrates 75 years on Earth by telling the story of her life in fabric. Her exhibit of twenty 12-inch richly embellished circular panels depicts people, places, and events which have been significant to her.
The fanciful pieces are based on traditional Folded Star and Pine Burr patchwork patterns. The panels in the exhibit have QR codes so interested gallery viewers can learn details about their background and construction.

Holiday on the Harbor
2023-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Belfast Boathouse
Events
Ho-Ho-Holiday Book Drive with the Belfast Rotary Club
Ornament Making with Cornerspring Montessori School
Cookie Decorating with Front Street Pub
Holiday Storytime with the Belfast Free Library
Family Horse Drawn Wagon Rides with S&S Carriage
Yummy Hot Chocolate with Waldo Cap
Winter Socks from Colburn Shoe Store
Youth Bike Giveaways from the Belfast Rotary Club
Santa visits at 11:00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Wheelbarrow Poets Meet
2023-12-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-19 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-26 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.

Lego Club
2023-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Abbott Room
Love LEGO blocks? Join the club. The library provides boxes of LEGO. Build what you like or take the Library Challenge. You can describe your build or leave it to our imagination. Your creation will be on display on the second floor of the library. All are welcome!

Library Closed for Christmas Day
2023-12-25

A folktale: The Elves and the Shoemaker ~ A Puppet Show
2023-12-28 10:00 - 10:40 | Abbott Room
Local puppeteer, Nancy Tyndall, will perform a puppet show called The Elves and the Shoemaker.
This is a family show and all are welcome!

Free Family Films at the Belfast Free Library
2023-12-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Abbott Room
Three short films from children’s literature! Cozy in with refreshments and films brought to you by Kanopy Kids and your public library. All Ages welcome!

Last Night Belfast in the Abbott Room
2023-12-31 17:00 - 23:30 | Abbott Room
Schedule of events:
5:00-5:45 pm: Magic with Conjuring Carroll
6:00-7:30 pm- Poetry Reading featuring Lewis Turco and other Belfast Poets
8:00-9:15 pm- Belfast Bay Fiddlers
9:30-11:00pm- The Bill Barnes Trio
All events are FREE!!

Library Closed for New Year's Day
2024-01-01
