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Thursday, April 17:00—8:00 PMOnline
Better Through Books: Exploring Wellness & Resiliency with the Wellness Consortium Part 1
As we all navigate the destabilizing changes of COVID-19 and try to find our bearings amidst heightened stress and uncertainty, the Belmont Public Library is offering some much needed support around mental health and wellness as part of our Better Through Books programs.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 310:00—11:00 AMOnline
Virtual Author Visit: Saadia Faruqi
Join Children's author Saadia Faruqi, of Meet Yasmin! fame, for a virtual author visit. Brought to you by the Haverhill Public Library as part of their Haverhill Reads program. For more information and to register, visit their website: https://haverhillpl.…Learn More4
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Monday, April 510:00—11:30 AMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment. This conversation circle led by Maureen begins on Monday, April 5th and runs through June 14th. The group will not meet on April 19th for Patriots Day and May 31st for Memorial Day. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
Monday, April 511:00 AM—12:15 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment. This conversation circle led by Moira begins on Monday, April 5th and runs through June 14th. The group will not meet on April 19th for Patriots Day and May 31st for Memorial Day. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 67:00 AM—8:00 PMAssembly RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478
2021 Annual Town Election - Precinct #1 votes in Assembly Room
2021 Annual Town Election -- Precinct #1 votes in Assembly Room
Tuesday, April 610:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Storytime for Ages 0-5
Short stories and songs will be performed for young library patrons. Sign up to get the Zoom link!
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Wednesday, April 710:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Storytime for Ages 0-5
Short stories and songs will be performed for young library patrons. Sign up to get the Zoom link!
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Thursday, April 810:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Music and Movement with Rubi
Join Belmont's own Rubi Lichauco this active program will get kids (and their grownups) moving, dancing and having fun! For children ages 2-5.
Thursday, April 87:00—8:00 PMOnline
Better Through Books: Exploring Wellness & Resiliency with the Wellness Consortium Part 2
As we all navigate the destabilizing changes of COVID-19 and try to find our bearings amidst heightened stress and uncertainty, the Belmont Public Library is offering some much needed support around mental health and wellness as part of our Better Through Books programs.…Learn More
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Friday, April 911:00—11:30 AMOnline
Virtual Concert with Matt Heaton
We miss our monthly concerts with Matt Heaton, but we are so excited to get to see him on our Zoom account! Sing and dance along at home with Matt's classic and original songs. Register online.Friday, April 93:30—4:30 PMOnline
D&D: Learn How to DM
Want to learn how to run D&D games for your friends or family? Whether you are new to the game or have been a player for years, D&D is an everchanging roleplaying game that suits all personalities and friend groups. Session 1 on April 9th will go over basic rule interpretations, story management, and in-person gaming strategies.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 107:45—9:00 AMMass Audubon's Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA, 02478
Better Through Books: Get Outside & Move! Nature Walk Session #1
Get your body and brain moving on a nature walk with a twist as part of our Better Through Books: Healing Community Together Community Read! This is the first of two identical walks to give multiple opportunities for people to get out and move in a safe manner.…Learn More
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Monday, April 1210:00—11:30 AMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment. This conversation circle led by Maureen begins on Monday, April 5th and runs through June 14th. The group will not meet on April 19th for Patriots Day and May 31st for Memorial Day. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
Monday, April 1211:00 AM—12:15 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment. This conversation circle led by Moira begins on Monday, April 5th and runs through June 14th. The group will not meet on April 19th for Patriots Day and May 31st for Memorial Day. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 1310:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Storytime for Ages 0-5
Short stories and songs will be performed for young library patrons. Sign up to get the Zoom link!
Tuesday, April 134:00—5:00 PMOnline
Teen DIY Takeaway: Iron-On Designs
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Upgrade your closet with custom designs! Learn how to navigate the Cricut design app to make your own customized t-shirt iron-on. You can use the design app on a tablet or laptop, select images to use from online or draw your own. Pick-up for completed designs will be available the Friday following the program.…Learn MoreTuesday, April 137:00—8:30 PMOnline
Cookbook Club
The Cookbook Club is back! Join us each month for virtual meal sharing with recipes made from a common cookbook or author. In April, we'll be cooking from Moosewood Restaurant's Cooking for Health. Cookbooks will be available for pickup @ the library.…Learn More14
Wednesday, April 1410:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Storytime for Ages 0-5
Short stories and songs will be performed for young library patrons. Sign up to get the Zoom link!
Wednesday, April 146:00—7:30 PMOnline
Tai Chi - Online!
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! This class will provide an overview of the basic concepts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 147:00—9:00 PMOnline
Board of Library Trustees meeting
Board of Library Trustees meeting
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Friday, April 165:30—6:30 PMOnline
Teen Advisory Board
Open to teens entering grades 7-12.
Join the Teen Advisory Board and meet once a month in the afternoon to work on volunteer projects, help plan teen events, and select teen books, movies and other materials. The Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the meeting.…Learn More
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Saturday, April 1710:00—11:30 AMOnline
Tai Chi - Online!
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! This class will provide an overview of the basic concepts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong.…Learn MoreSaturday, April 176:30—7:30 PMOnline
Virtual Author Talk: Nic Stone
Join YA author Nic Stone, of Dear Martin fame, for a virtual author talk. Brought to you by the Haverhill Public Library as part of their Haverhill Reads program. For more information and to register, visit their website: https://haverhillpl. org/…Learn More18
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Monday, April 19All DayOnline
Library Closed—Patriots’ Day
The Belmont Public Library is closed in observance of Patriots’ Day.
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Tuesday, April 202:00—4:00 PMOnline
Zine It: Edit and Design
Join our volunteer Zine editors from Teen Advisory Board to compile the library’s very first Zine publication. This is an outdoors activity. Masks are required. For teens entering grades 6-12. There is no kit pick-up in advance of this program. Questions? Email Hannah at hlee@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, April 2110:00—10:30 AMOnline
Leigh Baltzer Virtual Puppet Storytime
Listen to stories and sing songs with Leigh Baltzer and her puppet friends! Recommended for age 2 to 5.…Learn More
Wednesday, April 212:00—4:30 PMOutside the LibraryBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478
Teen Outdoor Craft: Plant Propagation
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Growing your own plants from stem cuttings! Drop by the outside picnic area behind the library anywhere in the 2:00-4:00 time slot on Wednesday, April 21, to learn how to propagate your own philodendron plant to take home in a miniature hanging window ornament.…Learn MoreWednesday, April 217:00—8:30 PMOnline
Virtual Trivia Night!
Spring has sprung - are you feeling lucky? If so, join us for another 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.…Learn More22
Thursday, April 2210:00—10:30 AMOnline
Better Through Books: Virtual Yoga for Ages 5 to 11
Find wellness for your family through Yoga! Join Roxana and Paulina, certified children's Yoga instructors for a virtual class for elementary school aged kids and their grown ups. See more information here. Space is limited.
Thursday, April 227:00—8:00 PMOnline
Hidden Gems of New England
Have you ever wandered through the woods and wondered who’d been there before?New England’s woods and wild places are full of stories: cannibalism in Vermont, Thoreau’s cold and lonely night on Massachusetts’ Mt. Greylock, a stagecoach inn in New Hampshire.…Learn More23
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Saturday, April 2410:00—11:00 AMOnline
Virtual Author Visit: Kyle Lukoff
Join Children's author Kyle Lukoff, of Call Me Max fame, for a virtual author visit. Brought to you by the Haverhill Public Library as part of their Haverhill Reads program. For more information and to register, visit their website: https://haverhillpl.…Learn MoreSaturday, April 2411:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Virtual Musical Storytelling: Brave Maeve (with Powers Music School)
The Musical Storytelling Program at Powers Music School presents Brave Maeve, a story about coping with the changes to daily life that the COVID 19 pandemic has brought. This book was created by local authors and a local illustrator. Great for preschoolers to first graders.
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Monday, April 2610:00—11:30 AMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment. This conversation circle led by Maureen begins on Monday, April 5th and runs through June 14th. The group will not meet on April 19th for Patriots Day and May 31st for Memorial Day. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
Monday, April 2611:00 AM—12:15 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment. This conversation circle led by Moira begins on Monday, April 5th and runs through June 14th. The group will not meet on April 19th for Patriots Day and May 31st for Memorial Day. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
Monday, April 267:00—8:00 PMOnline
Better Through Books: Processing the Pandemic and Building Resiliency Panel Discussion
The past year has been marked by anxiety, loss, isolation, and fear as we grappled with a global health crisis, with systemic racism, and closer to home – with the violent death of a Belmont resident. This panel, featuring Matt Bennett, Beth Chin, and moderated by Lisa Gibalerio, will explore the following:• How do we process this trauma? For ourselves and with our children.…Learn More
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Tuesday, April 2710:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Storytime for Ages 0-5 - CANCELED
Short stories and songs will be performed for young library patrons. Sign up to get the Zoom link!
Tuesday, April 274:00—5:00 PMOnline
Teen Takeaway Craft: Perler Bead Coasters
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Create a perler bead coaster design using Google Sheets to add flair to your at-home workspace. Supplies provided. For teens entering grades 6-12. Supplies must be picked up in advance of the program. Questions? Email Hannah at hlee@minlib. net.Tuesday, April 276:30—7:30 PMOnline
Craftalong: Macramé Tassels
Get crafty with us! Learn the simple technique of macramé knotting to create a Bird's Eye Tassel. The final product is the perfect decoration to use as a key fob, purse clip, or wall décor.
Supplies will be provided; register to be contacted when the craft supplies kits are ready for pickup at the library and to get the invitation to join us on Zoom to create this month's project together.…Learn More28
Wednesday, April 2810:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Storytime for Ages 0-5
Short stories and songs will be performed for young library patrons. Sign up to get the Zoom link!
Wednesday, April 286:00—9:00 PMOnline
Board of Library Trustees meeting via Zoom
Board of Library Trustees meeting via Zoom
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Thursday, April 2910:00—10:30 AMOnline
Virtual Music and Movement with Rubi
Join Belmont's own Rubi Lichauco this active program will get kids (and their grownups) moving, dancing and having fun! For children ages 2-5.
Thursday, April 294:00—5:00 PMOnline
Craftalong Kids: DIY Stress Balls -- POSTPONED UNTIL 5/6 at 4:00
Come relax and get crafty with us! We will be making our own stress balls!
This craft is best for ages 8+ (or younger with adult assistance when needed). You can see the full description here: https://onelittleproject. com/how-to-make-a-stress-ball/
Register once per family and then you will be contacted via email when the craft supplies kits are ready at the library.…Learn More
Thursday, April 297:00—8:00 PMOnline
From Suffrage to ERA: Where Are We on Women's Rights?
Even before women won the right to vote in 1920 they began fighting for constitutional equality. A century later, equality for half the population remains elusive. Why are women still second-class citizens, how does their legal status manifest in everyday life, and what can we do today to help women in America achieve basic human equality?Wendy Murphy, JD will present this illuminating examination of women's rights in the last century.…Learn More
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Friday, April 303:30—4:30 PMOnline
D&D: Learn How to DM
Want to learn how to run D&D games for your friends or family? Whether you are new to the game or have been a player for years, D&D is an everchanging roleplaying game that suits all personalities and friend groups. Session 1 on April 9th will go over basic rule interpretations, story management, and in-person gaming strategies.…Learn More