Belmont Public Library
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Wednesday May 14 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Littlest Ones Storytime (0-2 years old) at the Beech Street Center
Special stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons! Join us for a program designed for infants and toddlers full of fun, music, and surprises. This program will be held at the Beech Street Center in the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first fl......More
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Wednesday May 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Reference Hour!
The Young Adult Librarian will be on deck to assist teens and teen-adjacent folks with research and homework questions, book suggestions, and any other teen-service-related topics! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-reference-hour-15/
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Wednesday May 14 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required
Read and have fun each week as we explore a series of books by the same author with the educators from Watertown Family Center. Recommended for ages 3 and up. What is an Author study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to compare and contrast......More
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Thursday May 15 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
All Ages Storytime (For Ages 0 to 5) at the Beech Street Center
Great books, fun puppets, music -- we have it all! Join us for an all ages storytime complete full of fun and surprises. This program will be held at the Beech Street Center on the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor. The Beech Street Center is l......More
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Thursday May 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English - Thursday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 and continues through May 29th. Please send any questions to Elise at eclus......More
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Thursday May 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Thursdays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Wendy meets in Conference Room #12, on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building (Address: 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478.) This series begins on Thursday, April 10th......More
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Thursday May 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
How to Write an Uncommon College Essay (ONLINE)
Join Uncommon Futures for this free webinar for rising 11th and 12th grade students! We'll go over what schools are looking for in applicants and how you can stand out in the pile, give an inside look into college admissions offices, read sample essays, do creative br......More
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Thursday May 15 6:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Pajama Storytime at the Benton
Wind down with pajama storytime at the Benton! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome as we curl up with some cozy books and relaxing rhymes. Don’t forget to bring a favorite stuffed animal to join in the fun! The Benton Library is located at 75 Oakle......More
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Thursday May 15 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
The Board of Library Trustees meeting will be held in person in Conference Room #1, Belmont Town Hall. The agenda is here. https://belmontpubliclibrary.ass......More
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Friday May 16 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Genealogy One-On-One Appointment
Interested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history. In these sessions Logan can help you g......More
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Friday May 16 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
Genealogy One-On-One Appointment
Interested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history. In these sessions Logan can help you g......More
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Friday May 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Knitting Club
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or any fiber craft to a social afternoon with fellow local crafters. This program will be held in person in the Arts Room at the Beech Street Center. Questions? Email Elise at [email protected]......More
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Monday May 19 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Mondays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Sue meets in the Homer Municipal Building in Conference Room number 12. (Address: 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478) This series begins on Monday, April 7th, 2025 and runs thro......More
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Monday May 19 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Paul Revere: Dispelling the Myths with the Paul Revere House
Paul Revere is an American icon, but how much does the story of the Midnight Ride hold up, and why? This program allows us to explore Revere and his famous ride, and offers some insights into other aspects of his life as well. Revere was a silversmith with several sid......More
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Monday May 19 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
RainbowLit: LGBTQ+ Book Group
This month we will be reading Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee. The acclaimed author of The Serpent’s Gift returns with this “deep and beautiful” (Jaqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author) story about a queer Black woman working to stay clean, pull her lif......More
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Tuesday May 20 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Storytime at the Benton Library (for Ages 2 and Up)
Enjoy a cozy storytime full of great books, songs, puppets, and more while browsing for your family's new favorite books at our space at the Benton Library (75 Oakley Road, at the corner of Oakley Road and Old Middlesex Road in Belmont) . For more information about o......More
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Tuesday May 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English - Tuesday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 and continues through May 27th. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluste......More
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Tuesday May 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Make Your Own Puppets for Kids with Nicola Rose (at First Church Belmont)
Join us for a craft program where kids and their grown ups will make simple finger puppets out of arts-and-crafts materials. Recommended for families with children in kindergarten and up but all are welcome. Materials provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public Li......More
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Tuesday May 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Tuesdays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Peter meets on Tuesday evenings, starting April 15th, 2025 and continuing until May 27th, 2025. This new conversation group will meet in the Parish Hall of All Saints Episcop......More
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Tuesday May 20 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Better Read Than Dead
This month we will be reading The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths. The first entry in the acclaimed Ruth Galloway series follows the "captivating"* archaeologist as she investigates a child's bones found on a nearby beach, thought to be the remains of a little girl ......More
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Wednesday May 21 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Littlest Ones Storytime (0-2 years old) at the Beech Street Center
Special stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons! Join us for a program designed for infants and toddlers full of fun, music, and surprises. This program will be held at the Beech Street Center in the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first fl......More
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Wednesday May 21 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group <b>REGISTER</b>
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, under......More
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Wednesday May 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Reference Hour!
The Young Adult Librarian will be on deck to assist teens and teen-adjacent folks with research and homework questions, book suggestions, and any other teen-service-related topics! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-reference-hour-16/
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Wednesday May 21 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required
Read and have fun each week as we explore a series of books by the same author with the educators from Watertown Family Center. Recommended for ages 3 and up. What is an Author study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to compare and contrast......More
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Wednesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
High School Juniors: Creating a Compelling College Application this Summer
This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications compelling. We will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental ......More
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Wednesday May 21 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Virtual Trivia Night!
Join us for an evening of Virtual Trivia for solo players and teams! Registrants (soloists and team captains only) will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting. On the afternoon of the event there will be a follow-up email that will include the rules and an answer ......More
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Thursday May 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
All Ages Storytime (For Ages 0 to 5) at the Beech Street Center
Great books, fun puppets, music -- we have it all! Join us for an all ages storytime complete full of fun and surprises. This program will be held at the Beech Street Center on the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor. The Beech Street Center is l......More
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Thursday May 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English - Thursday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 and continues through May 29th. Please send any questions to Elise at eclus......More
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Thursday May 22 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Thursdays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Wendy meets in Conference Room #12, on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building (Address: 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478.) This series begins on Thursday, April 10th......More
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Thursday May 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Advisory Board (Volunteer)
The Teen Advisory Board is open to teenagers in grades 7-12. Come meet other teens and help brainstorm new programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities! This is a Community Service Opportunity. Questions? Email Maya Escobar at ......More
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Thursday May 22 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Introducing Computer Graphics to the Blind Viewer, One Pixel at a Time
Join us for a brief look at a new method for presenting computer graphics to the blinder viewer. Instructor and Python guru Charles (Ray) Smith will describe and demonstrate methods available to aid the completely visually impaired in discovering the world of simple c......More
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Friday May 23 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Children's Concert with Matt Heaton at First Church Belmont
Concerts with Matt Heaton are back! Sing and dance along with one of Belmont’s favorite rock stars! Matt's classic and original songs delight all ages (even parents!). This program will be held at the First Church in Belmont in the Parish Hall. The First Church in B......More
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Friday May 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Knitting Club
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or any fiber craft to a social afternoon with fellow local crafters. This program will be held in person in the Arts Room at the Beech Street Center. Questions? Email Elise at [email protected]......More
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Friday May 23 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Dial M for Movies
Join Director Peter Struzziero and fellow movie aficionados for a movie screening of Swiss Family Robinson. We'll bring the concession snacks, you bring yourself! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dial-m-for-movies-12/