Belgrade Public Library

06/09/2026

Happy Pride everyone! To celebrate, we have a massive book display of LGBTQ+ stories from every part of our collection 🌈

06/05/2026

We've added a new program to our summer roster -- On July 22nd at 6pm, the Maine Warden Service is visiting the library to talk about searching for missing hikers.

05/30/2026

This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community!

The Town of Belgrade is looking to re-establish the Communications Committee. The primary role of the Communications Committee is the production of the Belgrade Bulletin (the Town newsletter.) The committee works with the town manager and town officials to generate a list of articles, and helps with the writing and publication of the newsletter.

The committee advocates for best practices to ensure that citizens have access to news about the Town's government, Town budgets and town activities. For more information please visit https://www.belgrademaine.gov/communicationscommittee and or call the Belgrade Town Office at 207-495-2258

05/28/2026

Do you care about our town and its community? Are you interested in shaping library programs and policies? Right now, the library is accepting applications for new trustees: an adult and a youth representative in either their junior or senior year of high school. To apply, please fill out the linked form and submit it to the town office.

05/26/2026

Do you know any teens that like to read? Our new book display features some tried and true favorites from the Young Adult section.

05/21/2026

Here's a sneak peek at our events this summer ☀️🌲🦆

🌳 Community Read Programs 🌳

June 9th: "Tales from the Appalachian Trail"
At 6pm, local Appalachian Trail hiker John Reisart is visiting the library to share his experiences.

July 15th: "Early Tourism at the Belgrade Lakes"
At 6pm, local author and historian Linda Snow McLoon is giving an illustrated lecture at the library about early tourism in our region.

August 5th: "Maureen Milliken discusses missing Appalachian hikers"
At 6pm, one of our local authors is joining us to talk about missing Appalachian Trail hikers while connecting these cases to her mystery series.

August 19th: "Community Read Book Discussion"
At 6pm we'll get together to wrap up the summer with delicious refreshments and fun conversations about Heartwood.

🦆 Summer Kids' Programs 🦆

June 20th - August 20th: "Summer Reading: Reading Passport"
All season we're holding our annual summer reading program, brought to you this year by Miss Mary! Keep your eyes peeled on our page for future details.

July 27: "Frogtown Puppeteers: The Legend of the Banana Kid"
Join us at 2pm in the Center for All Seasons for a puppet show featuring cowboys, outlaws, a goat, and tons of bananas.

August 4: "Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program: Animal Adaptations"
At 2pm, Chewonki is visiting the Center for All Seasons to teach everyone about the cool ways animals have adapted to their environments. Stop by to meet new animal friends and participate in fun activities.

EDIT: The Puppet event and the Chewonki event descriptions have been corrected with the right locations. These events will be held at the Center for All Seasons.

05/14/2026

"Meet the Candidates" on Monday, May 18, 6 p.m.

05/12/2026

Last call for claiming book bingo prizes! The prize cart is disappearing at the end of this week.

05/09/2026

We are now offering free admission tickets to the Maine Botanical Gardens for library patrons! Call or email us during library hours to reserve a ticket, which can admit one adult with up to four kids. We can only provide two tickets per day, so make sure to contact us in advance.
Library phone number: (207) 495-3508
Library email: [email protected]

05/07/2026

Thank you to the University of Maine for visiting us with their touch tank yesterday! We had a great turnout, and are hoping to invite them back to our library at some point in the future.