Books in the Wild

Open to all young readers in grades 1-12! Drop in to a weekly Zoom session where we talk about all our favorite books we are reading this summer. These books can be picture books, chapter books, young adult fiction, or nonfiction titles that you can't wait to share. G......More

Open to all young readers in grades 1-12! Drop in to a weekly Zoom session where we talk about all our favorite books we are reading this summer. These books can be picture books, chapter books, young adult fiction, or nonfiction titles that you can't wait to share. Gather new ideas and make new friends with a book club that celebrates a love of independent reading during the wild days of summer. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/books-in-the-wild-7/

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D&D Super Dungeon

Play D&D all summer long with a state-wide Super Dungeon event with over 10 DMs and 45 games. Want to learn more? Visit our webpage D&D Super Dungeon to explore our Theme Teasers and......More

Play D&D all summer long with a state-wide Super Dungeon event with over 10 DMs and 45 games. Want to learn more? Visit our webpage D&D Super Dungeon to explore our Theme Teasers and Player's Guide. This event is open to teens entering grades 5-12. You must register your character before signing up for any games. Register Your Character Here. All questions can be forwarded to Hannah Lee, YA Services Librarian and Super Dungeon Theme Master, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-super-dungeon-7/

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College Cooking 101

Terrified of the oven? Not sure if the food in your refrigerator is still good? Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to learn along with Hannah, our YA Services Librarian, as they go over safe (and healthy) ways to feed yourself when parents aren't around. This is a......More

Terrified of the oven? Not sure if the food in your refrigerator is still good? Teens entering grades 6-12 are invited to learn along with Hannah, our YA Services Librarian, as they go over safe (and healthy) ways to feed yourself when parents aren't around. This is an online event over Zoom. Lists of recommended items to have in your pantry will be emailed the week of the event. July 7: Comfort Food July 21: All About Veggies August 4: Breakfast of Champions If you need help acquiring some of the food items on the menu, email Hannah Lee at askbelmontya@minlib.net to see if we can provide you with alternate options. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/college-cooking-101-3/

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Morning Pages for Teen Writers

Need brain space to write? Using the inspirational credo of Julia Cameron to cultivate creativity, personal growth, and change in your writing, we will introduce each session with excerpts from her book, "The Artist's Way," and begin the session with thoughtful (or th......More

Need brain space to write? Using the inspirational credo of Julia Cameron to cultivate creativity, personal growth, and change in your writing, we will introduce each session with excerpts from her book, "The Artist's Way," and begin the session with thoughtful (or thoughtless) writing. No pressure and no boundaries, just a time and space for you to write with other writers and enjoy the moments you create. This program is open to students entering grades 6-12. If you have any questions, send them to Hannah Lee, the YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/morning-pages-for-teen-writers/

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Outdoor Summer Movie Series

We will be hosting a BRAND NEW summer movie series on Thursday evenings this summer! In partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Council on Aging, we will be offering a series of FREE movies beginning on THURSDAY July 8th, at TOWN FIELD, for ever......More

We will be hosting a BRAND NEW summer movie series on Thursday evenings this summer! In partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Council on Aging, we will be offering a series of FREE movies beginning on THURSDAY July 8th, at TOWN FIELD, for everyone to enjoy. This movie series is made possible by a generous donation from Belmont residents, Mark and Angie Gregor.  Knucklebones will be at the parks from 6:30pm-7:45pm each Thursday evening with fun games and more for the whole family. Please note that the playground at Town Field will be under construction this summer and unavailable for use. The movies will begin at approximately 8:00pm each night. The Beech Street Center will be available for restrooms. 7/8 - Aladdin (2019 - Live Action) 7/15 - The Parent Trap (1998) 7/22 - The Secret Life of Pets 7/29 - Honey I Shrunk The Kids 8/5 - Finding Nemo 8/12 - Grease (COA Night) 8/19 - Raya and The Last Dragon *Movies subject to change* https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/outdoor-summer-movie-series-5/

Town Field 288 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Craft Crate for Teens

Get crafts all summer! Register once and receive updates on the latest craft projects available for pick-up for grades 6-12. A Zoom link will be provided for each craft so you can ask questions and get assistance from our teen librarian on select Tuesday afternoons. ......More

Get crafts all summer! Register once and receive updates on the latest craft projects available for pick-up for grades 6-12. A Zoom link will be provided for each craft so you can ask questions and get assistance from our teen librarian on select Tuesday afternoons. Have questions? Email Hannah Lee, YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-crate-for-teens-4/

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Morning Pages for Teen Writers

Need brain space to write? Using the inspirational credo of Julia Cameron to cultivate creativity, personal growth, and change in your writing, we will introduce each session with excerpts from her book, "The Artist's Way," and begin the session with thoughtful (or th......More

Need brain space to write? Using the inspirational credo of Julia Cameron to cultivate creativity, personal growth, and change in your writing, we will introduce each session with excerpts from her book, "The Artist's Way," and begin the session with thoughtful (or thoughtless) writing. No pressure and no boundaries, just a time and space for you to write with other writers and enjoy the moments you create. This program is open to students entering grades 6-12. If you have any questions, send them to Hannah Lee, the YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/morning-pages-for-teen-writers-2/

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Outdoor Summer Movie Series

We will be hosting a BRAND NEW summer movie series on Thursday evenings this summer! In partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Council on Aging, we will be offering a series of FREE movies beginning on THURSDAY July 8th, at TOWN FIELD, for ever......More

We will be hosting a BRAND NEW summer movie series on Thursday evenings this summer! In partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Council on Aging, we will be offering a series of FREE movies beginning on THURSDAY July 8th, at TOWN FIELD, for everyone to enjoy. This movie series is made possible by a generous donation from Belmont residents, Mark and Angie Gregor.  Knucklebones will be at the parks from 6:30pm-7:45pm each Thursday evening with fun games and more for the whole family. Please note that the playground at Town Field will be under construction this summer and unavailable for use. The movies will begin at approximately 8:00pm each night. The Beech Street Center will be available for restrooms. 7/8 - Aladdin (2019 - Live Action) 7/15 - The Parent Trap (1998) 7/22 - The Secret Life of Pets 7/29 - Honey I Shrunk The Kids 8/5 - Finding Nemo 8/12 - Grease (COA Night) 8/19 - Raya and The Last Dragon *Movies subject to change* https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/outdoor-summer-movie-series-6/

Town Field 288 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Board of Library Trustees meeting

Board of Library Trustees meeting will be held via Zoom. Please register to be sent the Zoom information. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-of-library-trustees-meeting-15/

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D&D Character Creation

Drop-into the library to make your D&D character and get to know other players before the After Hours event on August 20th. New and old players can drop in to chat with the YA Services Librarian, make their own dice bag, learn how to play, and build their character fo......More

Drop-into the library to make your D&D character and get to know other players before the After Hours event on August 20th. New and old players can drop in to chat with the YA Services Librarian, make their own dice bag, learn how to play, and build their character for their games. If you have any questions about this event, you can email Hannah Lee, the YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-character-creation/

Young Adult Room Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

D&D Character Creation

Drop-into the library to make your D&D character and get to know other players before the After Hours event on August 20th. New and old players can drop in to chat with the YA Services Librarian, make their own dice bag, learn how to play, and build their character fo......More

Drop-into the library to make your D&D character and get to know other players before the After Hours event on August 20th. New and old players can drop in to chat with the YA Services Librarian, make their own dice bag, learn how to play, and build their character for their games. If you have any questions about this event, you can email Hannah Lee, the YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-character-creation-2/

Young Adult Room Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Tai Chi - Live!

Live and in person for the first time in over a year, Tai Chi practitioner and coach, Aisling O'Shea, will guide you through this beautiful and low impact form of martial art and meditation. No equipment necessary; just wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bott......More

Live and in person for the first time in over a year, Tai Chi practitioner and coach, Aisling O'Shea, will guide you through this beautiful and low impact form of martial art and meditation. No equipment necessary; just wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle! This class will provide an overview of the basic concepts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong. These movements may be adapted for standing, walking, or sitting. For this class, the structure will be as follows: 6:00 - 6:15pm: Tai Chi Easy - 5 movement 6:15 - 7:15 pm: Part 2, Tai Chi Chuan - long form Yang style 7:15 - 7:30pm: Part 1 long form (review) This program will be held in person at Town Field; click here for the map that will indicate the specific location. Please register for each class individually. Questions? Email Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.net. For an overview of what these classes will cover, or for practice between sessions, watch these Tai Chi recordings on the library's YouTube channel. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tai-chi-live-3/

Town Field 288 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

R-Rated Tails: Vicious Animals

Matt Gabriel of Animal World Experience will present a 1-hour program for adults on Zoom focusing on different animals that use their tails as weapons, and will show a few animals. Not for the faint of heart! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calen......More

Matt Gabriel of Animal World Experience will present a 1-hour program for adults on Zoom focusing on different animals that use their tails as weapons, and will show a few animals. Not for the faint of heart! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/r-rated-tails-animals-vicious-tails/

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Board of Library Trustees meeting

Board of Library Trustees meeting https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-of-library-trustees-meeting-14/

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Life of a Meadow -- a Virtual Program with Habitat

It's high summertime and meadows are full of beautiful plants and animals. Flowers, butterflies and moths are showing their seasonal colors, and rodents are feasting on the largesse. Join Mass Audubon Habitat’s Barbara Bates to explore the meadow web of life and loo......More

It's high summertime and meadows are full of beautiful plants and animals. Flowers, butterflies and moths are showing their seasonal colors, and rodents are feasting on the largesse. Join Mass Audubon Habitat’s Barbara Bates to explore the meadow web of life and look at some of summer’s flying wonders.   https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/life-of-a-meadow-a-virtual-program-with-habitat/

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Morning Pages for Teen Writers

Need brain space to write? Using the inspirational credo of Julia Cameron to cultivate creativity, personal growth, and change in your writing, we will introduce each session with excerpts from her book, "The Artist's Way," and begin the session with thoughtful (or th......More

Need brain space to write? Using the inspirational credo of Julia Cameron to cultivate creativity, personal growth, and change in your writing, we will introduce each session with excerpts from her book, "The Artist's Way," and begin the session with thoughtful (or thoughtless) writing. No pressure and no boundaries, just a time and space for you to write with other writers and enjoy the moments you create. This program is open to students entering grades 6-12. If you have any questions, send them to Hannah Lee, the YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/morning-pages-for-teen-writers-3/

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D&D Character Creation

Drop-into the library to make your D&D character and get to know other players before the After Hours event on August 20th. New and old players can drop in to chat with the YA Services Librarian, make their own dice bag, learn how to play, and build their character fo......More

Drop-into the library to make your D&D character and get to know other players before the After Hours event on August 20th. New and old players can drop in to chat with the YA Services Librarian, make their own dice bag, learn how to play, and build their character for their games. If you have any questions about this event, you can email Hannah Lee, the YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.net. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/d-d-character-creation-3/

Young Adult Room Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Outdoor Summer Movie Series

We will be hosting a BRAND NEW summer movie series on Thursday evenings this summer! In partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Council on Aging, we will be offering a series of FREE movies beginning on THURSDAY July 8th, at TOWN FIELD, for ever......More

We will be hosting a BRAND NEW summer movie series on Thursday evenings this summer! In partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and Belmont Council on Aging, we will be offering a series of FREE movies beginning on THURSDAY July 8th, at TOWN FIELD, for everyone to enjoy. This movie series is made possible by a generous donation from Belmont residents, Mark and Angie Gregor.  Knucklebones will be at the parks from 6:30pm-7:45pm each Thursday evening with fun games and more for the whole family. Please note that the playground at Town Field will be under construction this summer and unavailable for use. The movies will begin at approximately 8:00pm each night. The Beech Street Center will be available for restrooms. 7/8 - Aladdin (2019 - Live Action) 7/15 - The Parent Trap (1998) 7/22 - The Secret Life of Pets 7/29 - Honey I Shrunk The Kids 8/5 - Finding Nemo 8/12 - Grease (COA Night) 8/19 - Raya and The Last Dragon *Movies subject to change* https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/outdoor-summer-movie-series-7/

Town Field 288 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

After Hours @ the Library: D&D Night

Play D&D with your friends, new friends, and family in this special after-hours event open to all ages. Never played before? We will have one-shot playable scenario kits available for pick-up for attendees who want to DM their own game with friends and family at the l......More

Play D&D with your friends, new friends, and family in this special after-hours event open to all ages. Never played before? We will have one-shot playable scenario kits available for pick-up for attendees who want to DM their own game with friends and family at the library as well as character creation Q&A before the event. This is an in-person, indoors event after-hours at the library. Only registered attendees will be let in to the building for the program. Library services will be unavailable for the duration of the program. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/after-hours-the-library-d-d-night/

Young Adult Room Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478