December 2024

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Monday, December 211:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline

Practice your English - Mondays

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, September 16th, 2024 and runs through December 16th, 2024. The group will not meet on October 11th (Indigenous People's Day) or November 11th (Veterans Day).…Learn More

Monday, December 21:00—2:15 PMConference Room #12Homer Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Practice your English

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle meets in Conference Room #12 on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building (19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478). The series begins on Monday, October 7th, 2024 and runs through December 9th, 2024.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 310:00—10:30 AMBenton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 our temporary spaces, please click here -- https://belmontpubliclibrary.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 311:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline

Practice your English - Tuesdays

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 and runs through December 3rd, 2024. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
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Wednesday, December 49:30—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, December 49:30—10:00 AMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 412:30—1:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

Genealogy One-On-One AppointmentInterested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history.

Wednesday, December 41:00—1:30 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

Genealogy One-On-One AppointmentInterested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history.

Wednesday, December 46:00—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Writer's Group

Writer's GroupIf you've got a story you're working on, or if you have an idea for one you'd like to write and just need a little help, JOIN US!All writers ranging from never-done-it-what-am-I-doing to experienced are welcome! Be ready to read, and be ready to…Learn More
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Thursday, December 510:00—10:30 AMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 on the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor. The Beech Street Center is located at  266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More

Thursday, December 56:00—7:30 PMClassroom B, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Local Author: Len Abram

Local Author: Len AbramLocal Author Len Abram reads from his latest book, Killers App, a thriller and mystery set in Boston! This third installment in Abram's crime series features Detectives Schwartz and Di Natale on the trail of killers, one with a pistol, and another using a computer program as a weapon for murder.…Learn More

Thursday, December 56:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 [currently in Beech Street Center]!)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
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Friday, December 61:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
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Monday, December 910:00—10:45 AMBenton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

Little Builders at the Benton Library

Come build with us! We will provide building toys of all kinds for your little ones to play and create with. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.   Toys courtesy of the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.

Monday, December 911:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline

Practice your English - Mondays

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, September 16th, 2024 and runs through December 16th, 2024. The group will not meet on October 11th (Indigenous People's Day) or November 11th (Veterans Day).…Learn More

Monday, December 91:00—2:15 PMConference Room #12Homer Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Practice your English

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle meets in Conference Room #12 on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building (19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478). The series begins on Monday, October 7th, 2024 and runs through December 9th, 2024.…Learn More

Monday, December 96:00—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Holiday Bough Decorating

decorated boughsWe will decorate boughs for the holidays! Keep them for yourself, or give them as a gift! Space is limited so please make sure to register! 
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Tuesday, December 1010:00—10:30 AMBenton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 our temporary spaces, please click here -- https://belmontpubliclibrary.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 106:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Cookbook Club

Cookbook ClubJoin the Cookbook Club as we cook through a title together each month! This month's selection is Go-to dinners: make ahead, freeze ahead, prep ahead, easy assembled by Ina Garten. We will send out an email when we have copies of the book ready to pick up at the Beech Street Center.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 119:30—10:00 AMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 1112:30—1:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

Genealogy One-On-One AppointmentInterested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history.

Wednesday, December 111:00—1:30 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

Genealogy One-On-One AppointmentInterested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history.

Wednesday, December 117:00—8:00 PMOnline

Virtual: Why New Clothes are Kinda Garbage

Have you noticed that new clothes just aren't as good as they used to be? From low quality synthetic fabrics to zippers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit. .. new clothes are kinda garbage these days. The low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an environmental and ethical crisis for the planet and its people.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 1210:00—10:30 AMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 on the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor. The Beech Street Center is located at  266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More

Thursday, December 124:00—5:00 PMConference Room #1Belmont Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA, 02478

Teen Advisory Board (Volunteer)

Teen Advisory Board (Volunteer)The Teen Advisory Board is open to teenagers in grades 7-12. Come meet other teens and help brainstorm new programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities! This is a Community Service Opportunity. Questions? Email Maya Escobar at mescobar@minlib. net or askbelmontya@minlib.…Learn More

Thursday, December 126:15—6:45 PMBenton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

Pajama Storytime at the Benton

Wind down with pajama storytime at the Benton on Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm! Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome as we curl up with some cozy books and relaxing rhymes. Don’t forget to bring a favorite stuffed animal to join in the fun! The Benton Library is located at 75 Oakley Road; at the corner of Oakley Road and Old Middlesex Road in Belmont.…Learn More

Thursday, December 126:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 [currently in Beech Street Center]!)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, December 127:00—8:00 PMOnline

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. December's selection is In The Kingdom of Ice: the grand and terrible polar voyage of the USS Jeanette by Hampton Sides.…Learn More
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Friday, December 131:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
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Monday, December 1611:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline

Practice your English - Mondays

Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, September 16th, 2024 and runs through December 16th, 2024. The group will not meet on October 11th (Indigenous People's Day) or November 11th (Veterans Day).…Learn More

Monday, December 163:45—4:30 PMBenton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

Joey’s Junior Book Club (for Kindergarten Through Second Grade)

Join our monthly book club just for new readers and their grownups! Read the book at home, and then gather at the library to discuss the story and do fun activities. This program is for kindergarten, first, and second graders and their grownups. Space is limited.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1710:00—10:30 AMBenton Library 75 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 our temporary spaces, please click here -- https://belmontpubliclibrary.…Learn More

Tuesday, December 177:00—8:30 PMOnline

Better Read Than Dead

This month we will be reading Gaslight  by Femi Kayode. In this follow-up to Kayode's "action-packed and spirited debut" Philip Taiwo returns to solve a missing-persons case, and in so doing, uncovers dark secrets the church has worked tirelessly to hide.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 189:30—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, December 189:30—10:00 AMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 1812:30—1:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

Genealogy One-On-One AppointmentInterested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history.

Wednesday, December 181:00—1:30 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

Genealogy One-On-One Appointment

Genealogy One-On-One AppointmentInterested in learning about your Genealogy or family history? Meet with our Reference and Local History Librarian, Logan, to learn more about how to use the library’s online genealogy databases to discover your family’s history.

Wednesday, December 187:00—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, December 1910:00—10:30 AMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 on the small side of the Multipurpose Room on the first floor. The Beech Street Center is located at  266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More

Thursday, December 196:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 [currently in Beech Street Center]!)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
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Friday, December 201:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
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Monday, December 237:00—8:30 PMOnline

RainbowLit: LGBTQ+ Book Group

This month we will be reading Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis. From the highly acclaimed, award-winning author of The Gods of Tango, a revolutionary new novel about five wildly different women who, in the midst of the Uruguayan dictatorship, find one another as lovers, friends, and ultimately, family.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 25Library Closed

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Friday, December 2711:15 AM—12:00 PMTown Hall Auditorium Town Hall, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478

Mike Bent's Abrakidabra Family Magic Show (Town Hall Auditorium)

We are thrilled to host Belmont resident Mike Bent's  magic show for our school vacation week program! AbraKidabra!™ combines amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience.…Learn More

Friday, December 271:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, 266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478

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 Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
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