Belmont Public Library
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Friday March 29 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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.......More
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Monday April 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Solar Eclipse Kick-Off with James Mclaren
Why do we have a solar eclipse? How does it work? What’s the science behind it? To help prepare us for the April 8th Eclipse Watch Party (1:30-4pm on the Town Field), James Mclaren from The Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston will be here to explain it all! Registra......More
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Tuesday April 2 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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Wednesday April 3 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 Arts Room. The Beech Street Center is located at ......More
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Wednesday April 3 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group <b>REGISTER</b>
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market af......More
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Wednesday April 3 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Little Bookworms Author Study
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 April 4 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 in classroom A next to the computer lab. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech S......More
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Friday April 5 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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.......More
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Saturday April 6 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Prep for Prom!
Whether it brings to mind Pretty in Pink or Carrie, prom is kind of a big deal. We're here to help make your big night shine with an afternoon of workshops. Get a fabulous face with Ann Marie Laurendeau of Anemone Makeup, ......More
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Monday April 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, April 8th and runs through June 10th, 2024. The group will not meet on Monday, April 15th for Patriots' Day and Monday, May 27th for Memori......More
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Monday April 8 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Lisa meets in Classroom A of the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA) and begins on Monday, April 8th and runs through June 10th, 2024. The group will not meet on Mon......More
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Monday April 8 1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Eclipse Watch Party!
All ages welcome! Games will be provided by Knucklebones, and crafts provided by the Belmont Public Library's Children's Room. Food will be provided by the Trolley Dog Food Truck. Eclipse glasses also provided for those in attendance! This event is brought to you ......More
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Tuesday April 9 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 April 9 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, April 9th and runs through June18th, 2024. Please send any questions to Chris at [email protected]......More
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Tuesday April 9 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
Cookbook Club
Join the Cookbook Club as we cook through a title together each month! This month's selection is Korean American by Eric Kim. Copies of the book are available in the display across from the circulation desk. Participants should each cook a recipe of their choosing an......More
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Wednesday April 10 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
Littlest Ones Storytime (0-2 years old) at the Beech Street Center -- Please Note Location Change!
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. Please note that today's program has been moved to the Benton Library. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coor......More
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Wednesday April 10 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Little Bookworms Author Study
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 April 10 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Dee meets in Classroom A of the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA) and begins on Wednesday, April 10th and runs through May 29th, 2024. Please send any questions to......More
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Thursday April 11 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 in classroom A next to the computer lab. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech S......More
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Thursday April 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Author Diane Hanks: The Woman with a Purple Heart
Author Diane Hanks will discuss her book The Woman with a Purple Heart. It is an inspiring WWII novel of heroic leadership, courage, and friendship. It is based on the true story of Annie Fox, an army nurse whose heroics during the attack on Pearl Harbor earned her a ......More
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Thursday April 11 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Minimizing Food Wastage for Families <b>REGISTER</b>
We'll be discussing how to minimize or eliminate food wastage in your family, especially with kids. Sarah will have all kinds of ideas to take baby steps to save, use, or compost food scraps so none (or little) goes into landfills! All ages are welcome. Registratio......More
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Thursday April 11 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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. April's selection is Sapiens by Yuval No......More
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Friday April 12 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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.......More
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Tuesday April 16 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 April 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, April 9th and runs through June18th, 2024. Please send any questions to Chris at [email protected]......More
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Tuesday April 16 1:15pm - 1:45pm EDT
Family Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk (Beech Street Center)
Laugh and be amazed by Ed's magic show with plenty of chances for audience members to help Ed with his tricks. This program is for all ages. For families with children, it is best for ages 4 and older but all are welcome. This program will run for approximately 45 mi......More
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Tuesday April 16 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Better Read Than Dead
We will be reading The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. It's been twenty years since Cormac Reilly discovered the body of Hilaria Blake in her crumbling Georgian home. But he's never forgotten the two children she left behind...When Aisling Conroy's boyfriend Jack is found ......More
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Wednesday April 17 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 classroom A next to the computer lab. The Beech Street......More
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Wednesday April 17 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group <b>REGISTER</b>
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market af......More
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Wednesday April 17 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Dee meets in Classroom A of the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA) and begins on Wednesday, April 10th and runs through May 29th, 2024. Please send any questions to......More
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Wednesday April 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Cooking with Scraps Baking Demonstration <b>REGISTER</b>
Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard, cookbook author and sustainability warrior, and Amy Emberling, Managing Partner of Zingerman's Bakehouse, are here to help us learn h......More
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Wednesday April 17 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