Little Builders at the Benton Library

Come build with us! We will provide building toys of all kinds for your little ones to play and create with. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.  Toys courtesy of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/littl......More

Come build with us! We will provide building toys of all kinds for your little ones to play and create with. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.  Toys courtesy of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-builders-at-the-benton-library-8/

Benton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

Practice your English - Monday ZOOM

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) or Februa......More

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) or February 17th (Presidents' Day). Please send any questions to Elise at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/practice-your-english-monday-zoom/

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Practice your English - In-Person Mondays

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) or Februa......More

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) or February 17th (Presidents' Day). Please send any questions to Elise at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/practice-your-english-in-person-mondays/

Conference Room #12 Homer Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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 our temporary spaces, please click here -- https://belmontpubliclibrary.net/home/building-project-3-temp-spaces/ Recommended for families with children ages 2 and up. Please register.  Questions? Please email Deborah Borsuk, the Coordinator of Children's Services, at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-at-the-benton-library-for-ages-2-and-up-48/

Benton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

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, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at ec......More

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/practice-your-english-tuesday-zoom/

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Cookbook Club

Join the Cookbook Club as we cook through a title together each month! This month's selection is Jacques Pepin Quick & Simple. Copies of the book are available in the display across from the circulation desk. Participants should each cook a recipe of their choosing a......More

Join the Cookbook Club as we cook through a title together each month! This month's selection is Jacques Pepin Quick & Simple. Copies of the book are available in the display across from the circulation desk. Participants should each cook a recipe of their choosing and bring it ready to eat to Classroom A at the Beech Street Center at time of the meeting. Email Chris Tremblay, [email protected] with any questions. Happy Cooking! This event is a potluck as defined under the Massachusetts Potluck Law. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cookbook-club-44/

Classroom A, Beech Street Center 266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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 floor.  The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA. On-site parking is available and it is 0.3 miles from the intersection of Trapelo Rd and Beech Street on MBTA Bus Route 73. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at [email protected] with any questions. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/littlest-ones-storytime-0-2-years-old-at-the-beech-street-center-26/

Multipurpose Room, Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. This week's topic (January 15) is Self-Assessment. Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. ACCESSIBILITY NOTE: The Tewksbury Public Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Director Diane Giarrusso at 978-640-4490 or [email protected] at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification, or at any time you need accessible documents. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/age-50-job-seekers-networking-group-b-register-b-61/

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Teen Reference Hour!

The Young Adult Librarian will be on desk 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/

Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Little Bookworms Author Study -- PROGRAM FULL

Program full. Thank you for your patience. 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 ......More

Program full. Thank you for your patience. 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 themes in author’s books, analyze text and illustrations, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and between the author's work and your child’s life. Sign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please email Deborah Borsuk with any questions ([email protected]). https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-bookworms-author-study-program-full-2/

Benton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

How to Build Resilience in the Age of Burnout <b>REGISTER</b>

Burnout continues to be a growing issue in our modern world, only further exacerbated during and following the pandemic. In our always-on, technology-enabled society, we are in a crisis of collective exhaustion - but it doesn't have to be this way. Join this interacti......More

Burnout continues to be a growing issue in our modern world, only further exacerbated during and following the pandemic. In our always-on, technology-enabled society, we are in a crisis of collective exhaustion - but it doesn't have to be this way. Join this interactive session to dive into the underlying drivers of burnout and learn the micro-changes you can make to push back against chronic-stress and prevent burnout.   Register here. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/how-to-build-resilience-in-the-age-of-burnout/

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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

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 located at  266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA. On-site parking is available and it is 0.3 miles from the intersection of Trapelo Rd and Beech Street on MBTA Bus Route 73. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at [email protected] with any questions. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/all-ages-storytime-for-ages-0-to-5-at-the-beech-street-center-25/

Multipurpose Room, Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Pajama Storytime at the Benton

Wind down with pajama storytime at the Benton on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm! 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 ......More

Wind down with pajama storytime at the Benton on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm! 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 Oakley Road; at the corner of Oakley Road and Old Middlesex Road in Belmont. Recommended for families with children of all ages. Please register.  https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-storytime-at-the-benton-9/

Benton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

Un groupe de conversation en Français

Un groupe de conversation en Français à  la bibliothèque de Belmont! (A French Conversation Group at the Belmont Library [currently in Beech Street Center]!) You’re a non-native French speaker (beginner, intermediate, advanced), you work(ed) hard to learn French and ......More

Un groupe de conversation en Français à  la bibliothèque de Belmont! (A French Conversation Group at the Belmont Library [currently in Beech Street Center]!) You’re a non-native French speaker (beginner, intermediate, advanced), you work(ed) hard to learn French and you want to practice it in a friendly environment, have fun talking about culture, arts, gastronomy or any other subject that might interest you? Come join us, boost your oral expression, your vocabulary and confidence in the French language! The group is led by Elodie, a native French speaker who arrived in Belmont in the summer of 2021. Always interested in meeting new people and discussing different cultural aspects, Elodie will be happy to help you gain confidence in speaking French! Rejoignez-nous et inscrivez-vous auprès de Elise : e[email protected] Rappelez vous : Tout seul on va plus vite, ensemble on va plus loin! (Remember: Alone we go faster, together we go further!) https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/un-groupe-de-conversation-en-fran-ais-77/

Classroom B, Beech Street Center 266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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 get started with genealogy research, learn about the library's digital resources, or help you research a particular family member.  Registration is required. Please note that patrons are limited to one session per month.  Questions? Email Logan at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-one-on-one-appointment-3/

Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/knitting-club-213/

Arts Room, Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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 get started with genealogy research, learn about the library's digital resources, or help you research a particular family member. Registration is required. Please note that patrons are limited to one session per month. Questions? Email Logan at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genealogy-one-on-one-appointment-19/

Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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 our temporary spaces, please click here -- https://belmontpubliclibrary.net/home/building-project-3-temp-spaces/ Recommended for families with children ages 2 and up. Please register.  Questions? Please email Deborah Borsuk, the Coordinator of Children's Services, at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-at-the-benton-library-for-ages-2-and-up-49/

Benton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

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, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at ec......More

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/practice-your-english-tuesday-zoom-2/

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Papercutting Workshop: The Year of the Snake

This program is for adults and teens!  The Year of the Dragon is coming to a close, and the Year of the Snake is just around the corner! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an exciting Chinese papercutting workshop led by Zhonghe (Elena) Li of Wildcrane Art. Elena will......More

This program is for adults and teens!  The Year of the Dragon is coming to a close, and the Year of the Snake is just around the corner! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an exciting Chinese papercutting workshop led by Zhonghe (Elena) Li of Wildcrane Art. Elena will guide you through the basics of papercutting using scissors, and you’ll follow along her and share your unique stories through this beautiful art form. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace creativity and tradition! Zhonghe (Elena) Li, a multimedia artist based in Cambridge, MA, specializes in the traditional Chinese art of papercutting. Over the past decade, she has passionately embraced this ancient craft, using scissors as her primary tool. Li's work seeks to bridge the gap between traditional papercutting and contemporary art, addressing pertinent issues such as species extinction, climate change, and its impact on humanity's future. Motivated by her love for nature's diversity, Li's art is deeply rooted in the Taoist philosophy of interconnectivity and balance among all beings, whether among humans or between humanity and nature. She has received recognition for her efforts, including a competitive grant from Mount Auburn's Artist-in-Residence program in 2021 and artist grants from the Cambridge Arts Council in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for projects such as "The Last Rhino," "The Art of Living Together," and "The Art of Nature Around Us." Collaborating with local communities and Mass Audubon's Nature in the City Program at Cambridge, Li explores the intersection of papercutting, art, and environmental awareness. Her dedication to the craft is further acknowledged through a Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) Traditional Art Fellowship in 2022 and an MCC Traditional Arts Apprenticeship for 2023-24. You can find more of her work at hehe.li@instagram. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/papercutting-workshop-celebrate-the-lunar-new-year/

Classroom A, Beech Street Center 266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Better Read Than Dead

We will meet on the Third Tuesday of each month. For January's meeting we will be reading Shanghi by Joseph Kanon. This book club for adults will be held online through Zoom. Copies of the book are available across from the Circulation Desk at the Library's temporary......More

We will meet on the Third Tuesday of each month. For January's meeting we will be reading Shanghi by Joseph Kanon. This book club for adults will be held online through Zoom. Copies of the book are available across from the Circulation Desk at the Library's temporary location in the Beech Street Center (266 Beech St.) Questions? Email May Forkin at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/better-read-than-dead-54/

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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

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 floor.  The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA. On-site parking is available and it is 0.3 miles from the intersection of Trapelo Rd and Beech Street on MBTA Bus Route 73. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at [email protected] with any questions. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/littlest-ones-storytime-0-2-years-old-at-the-beech-street-center-27/

Multipurpose Room, Beech Street Center 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Little Bookworms Author Study -- PROGRAM FULL

Program full. Thank you for your patience. 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 ......More

Program full. Thank you for your patience. 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 themes in author’s books, analyze text and illustrations, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and between the author's work and your child’s life. Sign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please email Deborah Borsuk with any questions ([email protected]). https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-bookworms-author-study-program-full-3/

Benton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478