January 2023

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Sunday, January 1Library Closed

Sunday, January 1All DayOnline

Library Closed--New Year's Day

The Belmont Public Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day.
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Monday, January 2Library Closed

Sunday, January 1All DayOnline

Library Closed--New Year's Day

The Belmont Public Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day.
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Wednesday, January 43:00—4:30 PMYoung Adult RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Teen Advisory Board (Volunteer)

Want to learn how the library builds its programs and services? The Teen Advisory Board is at the core of program development for their peers: design new volunteer opportunities, build new ideas for programs, and make decorations for the library space.…Learn More
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Friday, January 67:30—10:00 PMOnline

Virtual D&D (YA Games) FULL

Open to teens ages 13 and up. This is for experienced D&D players with Level 12 characters continuing from this year's past Super Dungeon, Out of Time. Out of Time: EpiloguesA white room filled with mirrors has appeared before construction was completed on a new church.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 710:00 AM—4:00 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Craft Supply Swap

Have a craft you never got around to learning? Have you found your favorite hobby, but all the others are gathering dust? Bring along still-useable craft supplies for our community Craft Supply Swap to share with other happy hobbyists. All are welcome to donate or trade in this free event.
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Tuesday, January 107:00—8:15 PMAssembly RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Cookbook Club

Cookbook ClubJoin us each month as we explore a different cookbook and share a great meal together. This month's cookbook is Treasures of the Mexican Table by Pati Jinich. Participants should each cook a recipe of their choosing and bring it ready to eat to the Assembly Room at time of the meeting.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 112:30—4:30 PMAssembly RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Snow Cones and Scrabble (YA Games)

Play board games and eat snow cones on the second Wednesday of this month! This is a drop-in first-come, first-serve program for teens and tweens. Maximum attendance: 20 people.  
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Thursday, January 123:00—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Tween D&D (FULL)

Join an in-person D&D adventure that will seek out the rarest types of monsters to build an encyclopedia for the esteemed researcher, Fignillius Applebaum, in a six-week campaign that will explore an Eberron setting. Game Masters Hannah Lee and Bethany Campbell will cohost these adventures.
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Monday, January 16Library Closed

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Tuesday, January 172:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.
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Wednesday, January 182:30—5:00 PMOnline

Virtual D&D (YA Games) FULL

Open to teens ages 13 and up. This handcrafted Virtual D&D Campaign continues from last year with characters from Level 5-9. It meets once a month. The Feywild Returns The Queen of Air and Shadow has been summoned into the Faerie Queen's weakened form and her aide, the Master of Ceremonies, has begun to build the Seelie Court in her image, bringing in the outcast Unseelie Fey and persecuting those still loyal to the Fey Prince.…Learn More

Wednesday, January 182:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.
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Thursday, January 192:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.

Thursday, January 193:00—4:45 PMAssembly RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Tween D&D (FULL)

Join an in-person D&D adventure that will seek out the rarest types of monsters to build an encyclopedia for the esteemed researcher, Fignillius Applebaum, in a six-week campaign that will explore an Eberron setting. Game Masters Hannah Lee and Bethany Campbell will cohost these adventures.…Learn More
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Friday, January 202:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.
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Saturday, January 2110:00—11:30 AMAssembly RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478
Hybrid - online and in-person

Tai Chi - Hybrid!

Tai Chi LiveLive and in person at the library for the first time in over 2 years - as well as 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 and then move further into the Tai Chi Long Form movements.…Learn More
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Monday, January 232:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.
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Tuesday, January 242:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.
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Wednesday, January 2511:00 AM—1:00 PMYoung Adult RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Pop-Up Crafts (YA Craft)

Dive into the collection of crafts we have for our young adult patrons in this once-a-month event.

Wednesday, January 252:30—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Study Space: BHS Mid-Year Exams

Students are welcome to use the Study Space for a stress-free group-study environment with snacks and beverages available for the duration of the room's use. Limit is 12 people at a time. Seats are first-come, first-serve.

Wednesday, January 254:00—5:30 PMFloatingBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

SRS Book Swap (YA Book Club)

Love books? The Secret Readers' Society will be celebrating the end of each month with a Book Swap to clean off their shelves and try something new, so feel free to drop by and add to the fun!This even is for grades 5-12. Questions? Email Hannah Lee, YA Services Librarian, at askbelmontya@minlib.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 263:00—4:45 PMFlett RoomBelmont Public Library336 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Tween D&D (FULL)

Join an in-person D&D adventure that will seek out the rarest types of monsters to build an encyclopedia for the esteemed researcher, Fignillius Applebaum, in a six-week campaign that will explore an Eberron setting. Game Masters Hannah Lee and Bethany Campbell will cohost these adventures.
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