Belfast Free Library

10/13/2026

Teens bring your project or look through the supplies for inspiration at "Woolverines"!

Today, Tuesday, October 13, 4:00-5:00pm in the 3rd Floor Conference Room of the Belfast Free Library.

Cozy in!

10/07/2026

Early literacy events at your Belfast Free Library coming soon!

10/06/2026

Library Skills for Families, today, Tuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:00pm in the Abbott room of the Belfast Free Library.

10/05/2026

Join us Tuesday evening October 6th for the book launch and dramatic reading of Carolyn Locke's new memoir. 6:30 pm in the Abbott Room- free and open to all.

09/28/2026

Join us Tuesday September 29th 4-5:30 pm in the Abbott Room for a conversation about "Writing Memoirs about Difficult Memories" with Deborah K. Shephers and Elizabeth Garber.

09/28/2026

The Belfast Free Library has reopened as of Monday, September 28 at 9:30am! We look forward to welcoming you back on this rainy day!

09/24/2026

Did you know the Governor has tasked the Maine State Library to build a statewide plan for AI literacy and safety? The initiative grew out of the state's AI Literacy Task Force report published in October 2025.

The initiative starts by learning directly from Maine residents: How are Mainers actually using AI (key themes include healthcare, arts, education, workforce/economy)? What questions, concerns, and opportunities are coming up, and what do people want to know? And how can libraries and other local organizations support people to use it wisely and advance their goals?

The project team is traveling across the state to host a series of community conversations. What is learned will shape the Maine AI Literacy and Safety Framework, which will be published by the end of 2026.

We are hosting one conversation at The Abbott Room in the Belfast Free Library on Tuesday, September 29th from 12-1:30 pm. This is a drop-in conversation, and you are welcome to join for any part of it. Snacks will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your lunch. Please join us!

09/23/2026

UPDATE: We will reopen to the public on Monday, September 28th at 12:00pm!

Until then, you can access curbside services on our Miller St. lawn. Hours and more information can be found at https://belfastlibrary.org/construction/

09/23/2026

"The Escape Artist" is the new Storywalk book installed by Youth Services of the Belfast Free Library in City Park.

Find the first page of the story at the bridge to the playground and head toward the harbor on the loop trail to read the story.

09/17/2026

A reminder that our curbside services will end at 2pm today!

Belfast non-essential services will be closing early at 2 PM on Thursday, September 17th in observance of our 2026 Employee Celebration.

This includes the Belfast Free Library, Transfer Station, & City Hall.

Thank you for your understanding as we express our appreciation for all the hard work our departments do for the City of Belfast!