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Holidays and Regular Hours
The holidays are upon us! Below, please find the following changes to our regular schedule.
Veterans Day
Closed Sunday, November 11th
Closed Monday, November 12th
Thanksgiving
Hours on Wednesday, November 21st: 9am to 7pm
Closed
Thursday, November 22nd
Closed
Friday, November 23rd
Christmas
Hours on
Monday, December 24th: 9am to 12pm
Closed
Tuesday, December 25th
New Year's
Hours on
Monday, December 31st: 9am to 7pm
Closed
Tuesday, January 1st, 2019
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Temporary Relocation of the Children's Room
The Children's Room is getting new carpet and a fresh coat of paint!
This means:
- We'll be temporarily "camping out" in the Assembly Room, but don't worry! We're still having storytime and other programs and we'll be here for you to request and check out books.
- The Children's Room will be closed Friday, November 9, in order to move the contents of the room and "set up camp" in the Assembly Room.
- We will have limited access to our collections starting November 10, but we can help you plan ahead if you have projects.
- You can help us by checking out a whole lot of books at once! We'll extend the due date and have fine flexibility for Belmont Children's items, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your check outs.
- Operating hours may change. Check our web page or call (617) 489-2000 for more information.
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Fine Forgiveness
Monday, December 10th through Monday, December 24th
In conjunction with our annual November food drive, we're forgiving fines. From
Monday, November 12th through Tuesday, November 27th, return overdue or billed Belmont materials and we'll take care of the late fees. We are also waiving old overdue fines on Belmont items.
Please bring non-perishable canned foods to the library when you come to have your fines forgiven. All items will be given to the Belmont Food Pantry to support those in need. Suggested donations include:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot Cocoa
- Chili w/ meat
- Stews
- Canned veggies
- Mac-n-cheese
- Pasta
- Tuna fish
- Canned /dried fruit
- Cereal
- Toiletries
*Please note: All overdue fines on BELMONT items will be eligible for forgiveness. Charges for lost or damaged items are not eligible, nor are fines from other libraries.
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Author Charlotte Gordon signs books for fans |
One Book One Belmont 2018 - Thanks to Everyone Who Participated!
We had 650 people participate in our various One Book One Belmont: Frankenstein events this October. Thank you all who read Frankenstein, Romantic Outlaws, attended an event or participated in some other way!
We'd like to offer our thanks and gratitude to the members of the One Book One Belmont Committee, to Adine Storer and Young Adult Librarian Rachel Moir who managed photography and design of our lineup of Read Posters, and to our wonderful co-sponsors, including the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and
Belmont Against Racism, Belmont Books, Belmont Chinese American Association, Belmont Citizen-Herald and WickedLocal Belmont, Belmont Food Collaborative, Belmont Gallery of Art, Belmont Garden Club, Belmont Historical Society, Belmont Library Foundation, Belmont Media Center, Belmont Studio Cinema, Council on Aging, Department of Public Works, and Human Rights Commission.
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Ted Reinstein
Thursday, November 8th
7pm, Library Assembly Room
Part of the Friends Author Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library & the Belmont Historical Society
Join Chronicle's Ted Reinstein as he takes us through the wooden doors of New England's general stores and back in time, into a Norman Rockwell painting and into the heart of America.
New England's General Stores
offers a nostalgic picture of this colonial staple and, fortunately, steadfast institution of small towns from Connecticut to Maine. This is where children of each generation take their first allowance to buy their very own penny candy. Locals have swapped stories at these counters from gossip to whispers of revolution. In tough times, the general store treated customers like family, extending credit when no one else would. Stubborn as New Englanders themselves, the general store has refused to become a mere sentimental relic of an earlier age.
Ted Reinstein has been a reporter for "Chronicle," WCVB-TV/Boston's award-winning-and America's longest-running, locally-produced-nightly news magazine since 1997. In addition, he is a regular contributor for the station's political round table show and writes a weekly opinion column. He lives just west of Boston with his wife and two daughters. He is also the author of
New England Notebook
(2013) and
Wicked Pissed
(2016).
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Movie Club:
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
Viewing: Friday November 9h
6:30pm, Flett Room
Discussion: Thursday, November 15th
Dial M for Movies is the Library's movie club, hosted by Library Director Peter Struzziero. Join Peter for the film viewing - with popcorn of course - then come back later in the month to discuss the film. |
NEW! Two evening sessions
Tai Chi at the Library
Tuesday, November 13th
7pm, Flett Room
Tuesday, November 27th
Join us for tai chi at the Library. 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 bring yourself and wear comfortable clothing.
Can't make this month? Join us for one of our two offerings in December:
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Fridays, 12:30-2:30pm (drop in)
Flett Room
Do you enjoy knitting and a nice group chat?
Drop in to the Library's Knitting Group, Fridays between
12:30-2:30pm in the Flett Room. Bring your knitting, crochet, weaving, or other portable crafts or projects, and we'll get to know each other as we work. We're mainly a social group who like to take a few hours on Friday afternoon to relax and work with yarn, although we're happy to help if you've reached a tricky point in your pattern, or need assistance fixing a dropped stitch. No commitment necessary - we look forward to meeting you!
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Another Successful Fall Cleanup!
Last month, the Friends had about 10 volunteers who helped with some major weeding and pruning around the library. The weather was perfect for the cleanup, we hope to see more volunteers back in the spring!
Friends Annual Fall Book Sale
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Designer and super friend Robin Ratcliff pictured with FOBPL board member Louise Halsted
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We had a great turnout for this year's annual book sale - one of our best in many years! If you missed it, don't forget about our Everday Book Sale on the Main Floor of the Library.
A huge thank you to Super Friend of the Library Robin Ratcliff of Fyfe Design for creating our new Everyday Book Sale signs. The Everyday Book Sale is located on the first floor near the checkout desk and contains an ever rotating stock of used fiction and select non-fiction for all ages (including children's books). You can pay with cash, check or a credit card. If you have shopped for books in the past, please note we have revised our pricing (reflected in the new signs).
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 Senior Book Discussion
Friday, November 9th
11am, Classroom A, Beech Street Center
The senior book discussion group will meet to discuss the novel The Quiet American by Graham Greene. The senior book discussion group is co-sponsored by the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Council on Aging. All are welcome to attend.
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CAMP OUT FOR CARPET REMINDER
The Children's Room is getting new carpet and a fresh coat of paint!
This means:
- We'll be temporarily "camping out" in the Assembly Room, but don't worry! We're still having storytime and other programs and we'll be here for you to request and check out books.
- The Children's Room will be closed Friday, November 9, in order to move the contents of the room and "set up camp" in the Assembly Room.
- We will have limited access to our collections starting November 10, but we can help you plan ahead if you have projects.
- You can help us by checking out a whole lot of books at once! We'll extend the due date and have fine flexibility for Belmont Children's items, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your check outs.
- Operating hours may change. Check our web page or call 617-489-2000 for more information.
MONTHLY STORYTIMES
Active Learning for Infants
Wednesdays
10:30am, Flett Room
Every Wednesday, unless otherwise noted.
For infants up to 12 months and pre-walkers, this short program of songs and rhymes is focused on engaging with your baby and meeting new friends.
Storytime for 1s
Thursdays
9:30am and 10:30am, Flett Room
For walkers and toddlers under 24 months. We'll share simple stories, songs, and nursery rhymes, and end with time to play.
Storytime for 2s and 3s
Tuesdays
9:30am and 10:30am, Flett Room
Come listen to stories and rhymes, sing, and even dance! For 2 and 3 year olds.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays
9:30am, Flett Room
We'll read longer books, sing and dance, and make simple crafts. For 3-5 year olds with a longer attention span.
Early Literacy Playgroup
Fridays, starting September 14th
10:30am, Flett Room
This parent and child group supports your child's language and literacy development. You'll play, read, sing and take home new ideas! Presented by educators from the CFCE grant program; for children age 4 and under.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Duct Tape Network: Reaching for the Stars
Saturday, November 17th
1pm,
Flett Room
Calling young astronauts in third grade and fourth grade! Join the Duct Tape Network for a hands-on creativity workshop focused on space. Create projects with cardboard, paper, recyclables and more.
Registration required.
 Harvest Crafts--Potato Stamps
Wednesday, November 14th
3pm,
Flett Room
Join Children's Librarians Rachel and Deborah and learn how to use potatoes to make fun pieces of art.
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Teen Gaming 
Tuesday, November 13th 3-4:30 pm
Flett Room
Celebrate International Games Week @ Your Library, with old and new video games, plus a plethora of board games to enjoy as well! For grades 6 to 12.
Teen Advisory Board
Friday, November 16th, from 3-4:30 pm
Flett Room
Attention teens, grades 9 and up! Looking for a new community service opportunity? Join the teen advisory board. Meetings are held once a month during the school year on Friday afternoons, but you don't have to attend every month. We eat pizza, work on a volunteer project, and plan upcoming teen programs. Please email
[email protected]
for more details.
 Teen LGBTQIA+ Drop in
Wednesday, November 28th, 3-4:30 pm
Flett Room
Are you a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, queer, intersex or asexual teen? Or are you a teen ally? Join us for our first LGBTQIA+ drop in, where you can meet and hang with like-minded teens in a safe, welcoming environment! For grades 6 to 12.
Girls Who Code
Mondays, 4:15-6:15 pm
Flett Room
Girls Who Code clubs equip girls with concrete technical skills that will provide the foundation for futures in technology. The curriculum is provided by the organization, and involves 40 hours of instruction in computer science including project based activities to reinforce concepts like conditionals, lists, and loops, with primary learning tracks in Scratch and Javascript.
Registration required. Please email
[email protected]
for more information.
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