August 2023

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Tuesday, August 1All DayYoung Adult Room

Teen Read-and-Bead-athon

Remember to read every week! Every Tuesday, reward yourself for reading and restock your nostalgia for beads with our Read-and-Bead-athon station in the YA Room.

Tuesday, August 19:15—10:45 AMYoung Adult Room

Write Space

Find the right space to write in this YA-focused writing session with the YA Librarian every Tuesday morning.

Tuesday, August 11:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 11:30—3:00 PMAssembly Room

D&D for Kids -- Super Dungeon Helpers

Attention gamers ages 9 to 13! Sign up for a mission to help the teen super dungeon players and gain experience gaming. These missions are tie into the super dungeon and each other, but are also self-contained, so you can join for one or all of them! Have any questions? Feel free to email Bethany at bcampbell@minlib.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 29:30—11:30 AMOnline

Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTER

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 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.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 25:00—6:00 PMOnline

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Board of Library Trustees meeting will be held via Zoom. Please register to be sent the Zoom information.

Wednesday, August 26:30—7:30 PMAssembly Room

Build with Your Family -- PROGRAM FULL

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time?Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 311:15—11:45 AMAssembly Room

Music with Julie

Musician and teacher Julie Stepanek brings her interactive and engaging music program for little ones to the Belmont Library. Bring your family and enjoy music in a fun and creative way. Recommended for families with children up to age 5.…Learn More

Thursday, August 34:00—4:30 PMFarmers' Market

Farmers' Market Storytime

Orange you glad we’re back? We are so excited to return for Farmers’ Market fun! Join us in the town center parking lot for tasty stories and sing-along songs. Recommended for ages 2-6; no registration required. Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More
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Friday, August 41:00—4:00 PMAssembly Room

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, occasionally outdoors when the weather is nice. Questions? Email Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.

Friday, August 42:30—3:30 PMFlett Room

Snacks and a Story in the Shade - MOVED TO THE FLETT ROOM DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Do you love snacks, a good story, and staying cool in the August heat? Join us weekly for yummy snacks and a readaloud of the novel The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos! Each week, we’ll start off from where we left off the week before, with a brief recap of the story so far, so join for one, some, or all of the sessions! Recommended for ages 7 & up; families welcome! Inclement weather may lead to cancellation or relocation.…Learn More
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Monday, August 710:00—10:30 AMAssembly Room

Music and Movement with Rubi

Does your family love songs, stories and being active? Join Belmont resident Rubi Lichauco for this unique program that will help you bring elements of music into your every day life and help your little ones interact with and appreciate the joys of music.

Monday, August 71:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime -- CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Monday, August 76:30—8:00 PMAssembly Room

POSTPONED: Block Printing: Lino cutting for beginners

Learn how to carve a linoleum block to paint a fun summery design. No experience required!

Monday, August 77:00—8:00 PMClaypit Pond

National Purple Heart Day Observation with Belmont Veterans Memorial Committee

Each year National Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7th, commemorating the historic day in 1782 that General George Washington, Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army, commissioned the first Purple Heart Medal, originally called the Badge of Military Merit.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 8All DayYoung Adult Room

Teen Read-and-Bead-athon

Remember to read every week! Every Tuesday, reward yourself for reading and restock your nostalgia for beads with our Read-and-Bead-athon station in the YA Room.

Tuesday, August 89:30—10:00 AMFloating

One-on-One Tech Help

A zoomed in photo of a keyboard, with a red button labeled Help! replacing the enter keyNeed help accessing library e-resources? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Sign up for One-on-One Tech Help with Jack, our Technology Librarian.

Tuesday, August 810:00—10:30 AMAssembly Room

Good News Gus Family Puppet Show

Join Harry and Gus and all their friends for stories, songs, and fun!Recommended for ages 2 and up.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 810:00—10:30 AMFloating

One-on-One Tech Help

A zoomed in photo of a keyboard, with a red button labeled Help! replacing the enter keyNeed help accessing library e-resources? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Sign up for One-on-One Tech Help with Jack, our Technology Librarian.

Tuesday, August 810:30—11:00 AMFloating

One-on-One Tech Help

A zoomed in photo of a keyboard, with a red button labeled Help! replacing the enter keyNeed help accessing library e-resources? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Sign up for One-on-One Tech Help with Jack, our Technology Librarian.

Tuesday, August 81:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime -- CANCELED DUE TO RAIN

Storytime for August 8, 2023 has been canceled due to the rainy weather. We apologize for the inconvenience. Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 912:00—12:30 PMUnderwood Playground

Teddy Bear Picnic at Underwood Park

Bring your lunch and your bear or any other fuzzy friend or doll or action figure and enjoy stories and songs in the park. Snacks will be provided. This program is in partnership with the Belmont Recreation Department and  is supported by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 92:30—4:45 PMFlett Room

Boba and Books (Teens)

Get a free book and drink your favorite types of boba tea on the second Wednesday of each month! This is a drop-in first-come, first-serve program for teens and tweens. Maximum attendance: 20 people.  

Wednesday, August 96:00—8:00 PMOnline

Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTER

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, 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.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 102:30—4:00 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library Temporary Space336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Kinship for the Kinless

In recent years as you’ve grown older and friends and family have died or moved away, has your support system become smaller? Have you started to worry about who you’ll reach out to and how you’ll manage if you experience changes in your health or an injury? These concerns are heightened by the fact that more and more people are living alone, some by choice and many by circumstances.…Learn More

Thursday, August 104:00—4:30 PMFarmers' Market

Farmers' Market Storytime

Orange you glad we’re back? We are so excited to return for Farmers’ Market fun! Join us in the town center parking lot for tasty stories and sing-along songs. Recommended for ages 2-6; no registration required. Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More

Thursday, August 107:00—8:30 PMAssembly Room
Hybrid - online and in-person

CANCELED - 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. August's selection is American Rebels: How the Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution by Nina Sankovitch.…Learn More
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Friday, August 119:30—10:15 AMFlett Room

Stories and Play for the Littlest Ones

Join us for a fun, interactive lapsit program filled with songs, stories, and more with Librarian Rosanna! Stay afterwards for playtime with provided toys! This program is geared towards children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.  

Friday, August 1110:30—11:00 AMAssembly Room

Children's Concert with Matt Heaton

Sing and dance along here at the library with one of Belmont’s favorite rock stars! Matt's classic and original songs delight all ages (even parents!).…Learn More

Friday, August 111:00—4:00 PMAssembly Room

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, occasionally outdoors when the weather is nice. Questions? Email Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.

Friday, August 112:30—3:30 PMUnderwood Playground

Snacks and a Story in the Shade

Do you love snacks, a good story, and staying cool in the August heat? Join us weekly for yummy snacks and a readaloud of the novel The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos! Each week, we’ll start off from where we left off the week before, with a brief recap of the story so far, so join for one, some, or all of the sessions! Recommended for ages 7 & up; families welcome! Inclement weather may lead to cancellation.…Learn More
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Monday, August 1410:00—11:00 AMAssembly Room

Monday Meet & Play!

Drop in for a morning of free-play and socialization! This open playgroup provides opportunities for caregivers of young children to connect and for children to explore the power of play. Toys and other materials provided. Intended for caregivers with children ages 4 & younger.

Monday, August 141:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Monday, August 146:30—7:15 PMAssembly Room

Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together for Families

Join Talewise for a Science + Storytelling Show for Summer Reading 2023In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind!Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Together we’ll explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more!All are welcome but this program is recommended for families with children ages 5 and up.

Monday, August 147:00—8:00 PMOnline

Culturally Curious - Seaside Escapes: Art & Architecture of the New England Coast REGISTER

From artist colonies to robber baron “summer cottages,” the New England shoreline has inspired countless creative works. This program looks at seascapes by beloved American artists including Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper as well as the over-the-top elegance of Newport, RI summer homes designed for the titans of industry in the nineteenth century.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 151:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime -- CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

This program has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 156:30—7:00 PMOnline

Pajama Storytime at Home

Get in your pajamas, grab a fuzzy friend, and join us for some bedtime stories with librarian Rosanna from the comfort of your own home!Register below to receive the Zoom link for the program!

Tuesday, August 157:00—8:30 PMOnline

Better Read Than Dead Mystery Book Group

Better Read Than Dead Mystery Book GroupThe Belmont Library mystery group Better Read Than Dead meets the third Tuesday of every month. This month we will be reading In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming. Read on for a short description:Clare Fergusson, St. Alban's new priest, fits like a square peg in the conservative Episcopal parish at Miller's Kill, New York.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 169:30—11:30 AMOnline

Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTER

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 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.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 163:30—5:00 PMAssembly Room

Beads, Backpack Charms, and Bumblebees – A Crafternoon for Kids!

Join us and bee crafty with this month’s crafternoon for kids! Tables will be set up with supplies for beads crafts, backpack charms, and puff-ball bumblebees (a great option for littler ones!). Have any questions? Feel free to email Bethany at bcampbell@minlib.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 167:00—8:30 PMOnline

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 sheet.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 174:00—4:30 PMFarmers' Market

Farmers' Market Storytime

Orange you glad we’re back? We are so excited to return for Farmers’ Market fun! Join us in the town center parking lot for tasty stories and sing-along songs. Recommended for ages 2-6; no registration required. Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More

Thursday, August 177:00—8:00 PMOnline

An Evening with Author Jane Roper: The Society of Shame REGISTER

Don't miss MA author Jane Roper in conversation about her latest book, The Society of Shame!About the book:In this timely and witty combination of So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed and Where’d You Go, Bernadette? a viral photo of a politician’s wife’s “feminine hygiene malfunction” catapults her to unwanted fame in a story that’s both a satire of social media stardom and internet activism, and a tender mother-daughter tale.…Learn More

Thursday, August 177:00—8:30 PMLeonard Street, Belmont Center

Pages & Pints

Join us offsite for this book group, aimed at people in their 20's & 30's (and the young at heart). We'll grab a table at Trinktisch, order a drink and snack if you're so inclined, and settle in to talk books!Our August title (making up for the July cancellation) is Beach Read by Emily Henry.…Learn More
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Friday, August 181:00—4:00 PMAssembly Room

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, occasionally outdoors when the weather is nice. Questions? Email Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.

Friday, August 182:30—3:30 PMFlett Room

Snacks and a Story in the Shade -- MOVED INTO FLETT ROOM DUE TO WEATHER

Do you love snacks, a good story, and staying cool in the August heat? Join us weekly for yummy snacks and a readaloud of the novel The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos! Each week, we’ll start off from where we left off the week before, with a brief recap of the story so far, so join for one, some, or all of the sessions! Recommended for ages 7 & up; families welcome! Inclement weather may lead to cancellation.…Learn More

Friday, August 186:30—8:30 PMAssembly Room

Dial M for Movies: "Superman"

Join Director Peter Struzziero and fellow movie aficionados for a screening of the modern classic Superman, featuring the one and only Christopher Reeve. We'll bring the concession snacks, you bring yourself!
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Monday, August 211:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Monday, August 216:30—8:00 PMAssembly Room

Block Printing: Lino cutting for beginners

Learn how to carve a linoleum block to paint a fun summery design. No experience required!
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Tuesday, August 229:30—10:00 AMFloating

One-on-One Tech Help

A zoomed in photo of a keyboard, with a red button labeled Help! replacing the enter keyNeed help accessing library e-resources? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Sign up for One-on-One Tech Help with Jack, our Technology Librarian.

Tuesday, August 2210:00—10:30 AMFloating

One-on-One Tech Help

A zoomed in photo of a keyboard, with a red button labeled Help! replacing the enter keyNeed help accessing library e-resources? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Sign up for One-on-One Tech Help with Jack, our Technology Librarian.

Tuesday, August 2210:30—11:00 AMFloating

One-on-One Tech Help

A zoomed in photo of a keyboard, with a red button labeled Help! replacing the enter keyNeed help accessing library e-resources? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Sign up for One-on-One Tech Help with Jack, our Technology Librarian.

Tuesday, August 221:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 227:00—8:15 PMAssembly Room
Hybrid - online and in-person

Book a Trip Abroad: World Lit. Book Club

Book a Trip Abroad, no passport required! Travel the world through books. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of every month as we read books from different countries across the globe.  August's selection is In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas. Read below for a brief summary:The fates of two unforgettable women—one just beginning a journey of reckoning and self-discovery and the other completing her life's last vital act—intertwine in this sweeping, powerful novel set at the terminus of the Underground Railroad.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 227:00—8:00 PMOnline

An Evening with FBI Special Agent Julia Cowley (of The Golden State Killer Case) REGISTER

Join Special Agent Julia Cowley for a look inside FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. Cowley will discuss how and why she became an FBI profiler, what profiling is (and isn’t), and some of the most memorable cases in her career. Cowley is currently an adjunct professor at Bay Path University and serves as co-host on the podcast "The Consult.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 233:30—6:00 PMAssembly Room

Food-Themed Crafts and Ratatouille Movie Night for Kids & Families!

Did you know that every single day in August has a National Food Holiday? From National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (August 1st) to National Trail Mix Day (August 31), August is all about recognizing delicious food! Join the celebration with this themed craft and movie showing of Ratatouille! We’ll have light snacks to be enjoyed during the movie.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 236:00—8:00 PMOnline

Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTER

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 6pm to 8pm, 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.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 242:30—4:00 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library Temporary Space336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Kinship for the Kinless

In recent years as you’ve grown older and friends and family have died or moved away, has your support system become smaller? Have you started to worry about who you’ll reach out to and how you’ll manage if you experience changes in your health or an injury? These concerns are heightened by the fact that more and more people are living alone, some by choice and many by circumstances.…Learn More

Thursday, August 244:00—4:30 PMFarmers' Market

Farmers' Market Storytime

Orange you glad we’re back? We are so excited to return for Farmers’ Market fun! Join us in the town center parking lot for tasty stories and sing-along songs. Recommended for ages 2-6; no registration required. Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More

Thursday, August 247:00—8:00 PMAssembly Room

Hello Cricut: Sunflower Glass Tumbler

Hello Cricut: Sunflower Glass TumblerWalk in with any level of skill or interest in Cricut crafting and walk away with a free sunflower themed glass tumbler. Tracy will give an intro lesson on how to use Cricut Design Space to create a summery design, cut it out of adhesive vinyl, and apply it to a glass drinking tumbler.…Learn More

Thursday, August 247:00—8:00 PMFlett Room

Un groupe de conversation en Français

Un groupe de conversation en Français à la bibliothèque de Belmont! (A French Conversation Group at the Belmont Library!)You’re a non-native French speaker (beginner, intermediate, advanced), you work(ed) hard to learn French and you want to practice it in a friendly environment, have fun talking about culture, arts, gastronomy or any other subject that might interest you?Come join us, boost your oral expression, your vocabulary and confidence in the French language!The group is led by Elodie, a native French speaker who arrived in Belmont in the summer of 2021.…Learn More

Thursday, August 247:00—9:00 PMOnline

Board of Library Trustees Meeting

The Board of Library Trustees meeting will be held via Zoom. Please register to be sent the Zoom information.
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Friday, August 259:30—10:15 AMFlett Room

Stories and Play for the Littlest Ones

Join us for a fun, interactive lapsit program filled with songs, stories, and more with Librarian Rosanna! Stay afterwards for playtime with provided toys! This program is geared towards children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.  

Friday, August 251:00—4:00 PMAssembly Room

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, occasionally outdoors when the weather is nice. Questions? Email Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.

Friday, August 252:30—3:30 PMUnderwood Playground

Snacks and a Story in the Shade -- CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Do you love snacks, a good story, and staying cool in the August heat? Join us weekly for yummy snacks and a readaloud of the novel The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos! Each week, we’ll start off from where we left off the week before, with a brief recap of the story so far, so join for one, some, or all of the sessions! Recommended for ages 7 & up; families welcome! Inclement weather may lead to cancellation.…Learn More
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Monday, August 2810:00—11:00 AMAssembly Room

Monday Meet & Play!

Drop in for a morning of free-play and socialization! This open playgroup provides opportunities for caregivers of young children to connect and for children to explore the power of play. Toys and other materials provided. Intended for caregivers with children ages 4 & younger.

Monday, August 281:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Monday, August 287:00—8:30 PMOnline

RainbowLit: LGBTQ+ Book Group

RainbowLit: LGBTQ+ Book GroupJoin our new LGBTQ+ Book Club: RainbowLit. This group will meet every 4th Monday of the month and is sponsored by the Library and the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance. We will be reading fiction, non-fiction, and sometimes poetry. This month we will be reading Less by Andrew Sean Greer.…Learn More

Monday, August 287:00—8:00 PMAssembly Room

Craftalong: Fused Glass Pendants & Magnets

Craftalong: Fused Glass Pendants & MagnetsCreate your own Dichroic fused glass pendants or magnets with colorful pre-cut glass in this easy, fun class. No experience necessary; all materials will be provided.  For adults and teens age 13 and up.  About the artist: Deenie Pacik Giuliano, MFA, lives in Massachusetts creating stained glass windows, modern fused glass, & original architectural glass art.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 291:00—1:30 PMUnderwood Pool

Poolside Storytime

Looking for a cool thing to do this summer? Join us just outside the fence of Underwood Pool for Poolside Storytime (no pool entry required). Each week, we’ll dive into great stories and fun songs! Inclement weather may cause cancellation. No registration required and all ages welcome.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 297:00—8:00 PMOnline

Zero Waste Kids' Birthdays, Lunches, and More! REGISTER

Sarah Robertson-Barnes writes the blog Sustainable in the Suburbs and runs a low waste living inspired Instagram account with over 35k followers. She's a wealth of information, and in this program she'll dig into practical tips to make your children's birthday parties and school lunches eco-friendly and low waste.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 307:00—8:00 PMOnline

A Virtual Visit with The Beer Can Museum REGISTER

The Beer Can Museum is a collection of more than 5,000 different beer cans, along with beer can folk art and crafts, beer can clothing, beer can telephones and radios, and a beer can and breweriana-related library. In November 2013, the museum was included in Travel & Leisure's list of 'America's Strangest Museums.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 314:00—4:30 PMFarmers' Market

Farmers' Market Storytime

Orange you glad we’re back? We are so excited to return for Farmers’ Market fun! Join us in the town center parking lot for tasty stories and sing-along songs. Recommended for ages 2-6; no registration required. Inclement weather may cause cancellation.…Learn More

Thursday, August 317:00—8:00 PMFlett Room

Un groupe de conversation en Français

Un groupe de conversation en Français à la bibliothèque de Belmont! (A French Conversation Group at the Belmont Library!)You’re a non-native French speaker (beginner, intermediate, advanced), you work(ed) hard to learn French and you want to practice it in a friendly environment, have fun talking about culture, arts, gastronomy or any other subject that might interest you?Come join us, boost your oral expression, your vocabulary and confidence in the French language!The group is led by Elodie, a native French speaker who arrived in Belmont in the summer of 2021.…Learn More