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]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabe......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-309/

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

Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group <b>REGISTRATION REQUIRED</B>

This week's topic (January 7th) is Self-Assessment and Transferrable Skills. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topi......More

This week's topic (January 7th) is Self-Assessment and Transferrable Skills. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom. 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 hands-on 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 and transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women., and 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 group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/age-50-job-seekers-networking-group-b-registration-required-b-38/

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Page of Enlightenment History Book Club

We all know the adage, "those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Don't be a victim - instead join librarians Lauren Pfendner and Chris Tremblay for an engrossing read of historical nonfiction every month. January's selection is ......More

We all know the adage, "those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Don't be a victim - instead join librarians Lauren Pfendner and Chris Tremblay for an engrossing read of historical nonfiction every month. January's selection is Valley Forge by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin. Originally released in 2018, Booklist wrote of Drury and Clavin's work: "All of the grisly details of supply failures, corruption, conspiracy, bureaucratic waste, and the reforms that resurrected the American cause are exquisitely well told in this exceptionally vivid history, one that will please all who are interested in the revolutionary era and American history in general." This book club for adults & teens will be held online through Zoom. Register to receive the link to join. Questions? Email Chris Tremblay at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/page-of-enlightenment-history-book-club-41/

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Don’t Toss That! 10 Things to Keep When Decluttering <b>REGISTER</b>

Wait! Don’t toss that! We all know decluttering is about getting rid of stuff. But expert organizer and author Jamie Novak says there are some surprising things you should keep. Log on and learn how to avoid regret when tidying up by holding onto these 10 things. Then......More

Wait! Don’t toss that! We all know decluttering is about getting rid of stuff. But expert organizer and author Jamie Novak says there are some surprising things you should keep. Log on and learn how to avoid regret when tidying up by holding onto these 10 things. Then get a quick jumpstart during the program with a short live guided task followed by a Q&A. About the presenter: You may have seen her on morning TV or read her newest bestseller, Keep This, Toss That. Jamie Novak hosts a 10 Minute Podcast and has a popular YouTube show. She spends most days presenting virtual programs on how to de-clutter, with a humorous twist. When not on the computer Jamie is drinking iced tea while clipping out recipes she’ll never prepare. Register here.  This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/don-t-toss-that-10-things-to-keep-when-decluttering-b-register-b/

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NEW: SciFi Fantasy Adventures

Join us for this new multimedia discussion group! Explore Science Fiction and Fantasy narratives in print, film, and beyond! This first meeting will take place via Zoom.  For this first meeting, we will be discussing the 2024 Hugo Award Winner for Best Short Story: "......More

Join us for this new multimedia discussion group! Explore Science Fiction and Fantasy narratives in print, film, and beyond! This first meeting will take place via Zoom.  For this first meeting, we will be discussing the 2024 Hugo Award Winner for Best Short Story: "Better Living Through Algorithms" by Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld May 2023). Available to read online for free, with an additional audio option! This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/scifi-fantasy-adventures/

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Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group <b>REGISTRATION REQUIRED</B>

This week's topic (January 21st) is Mastermind: Tame your Inner Critics. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics p......More

This week's topic (January 21st) is Mastermind: Tame your Inner Critics. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom. 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 hands-on 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 and transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women., and 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 group is sponsored by more than 60 Massachusetts public libraries. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/age-50-job-seekers-networking-group-b-registration-required-b-39/

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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 to 6. What is an Author study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to compare and contrast......More

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 to 6. 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. Click this link to register -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOBLJTWpXFIMQSYiVex5g0_66ijAa1B4EoVgyzUJPF2P_d4g/viewform Sign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at [email protected] https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-bookworms-author-study-registration-required-16/

Children&#039;s Activity Center - 132 Belmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA, 02478

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

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 sheet. Team captains should share this information with their team members. Our questions are geared towards adults in challenge rating, but for families who want to play together, please know that there are no "embarrassing" questions or content. Participants' videos will not need video participation, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to access Zoom and view slides on a screen is all you need for this fantastic trivia fun! Since this event is using Zoom, teams who don't live together will need to communicate by some non-Zoom means - for example, texting, Facetime, Google Hangouts, etc. Let us know if you have any questions by sending an email to [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-trivia-night-61/

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Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Winter

Led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College LLC, this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changi......More

Led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College LLC, this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changing landscape. The session will cover current admissions trends and strategies, the evolving test optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find the right fit, and key timelines and action steps that can make this season productive while easing stress along the way. We will also take a close look at the holistic admissions review process, including what admissions officers value when evaluating applicants and how students can develop a strong personal narrative that reflects their strengths, interests, and experiences. Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1kl524CSTx-V7dQByhtkZA This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/successfully-navigating-college-admissions-this-winter/

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Equal Justice Book Group

Belmont Against Racism in partnership with the library bring you the Equal Justice Book Group. This month, we will discuss The Last White Man by Moshin Hamid.  https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/equal-justice-book-group-12/

Hybrid - online and in-person

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 to 6. What is an Author study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to compare and contrast t......More

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 to 6. 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 contact Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at [email protected]. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-bookworms-author-study-registration-required-17/

Children&#039;s Activity Center - 132 Belmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA, 02478