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Friday, March 11:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
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Monday, March 411:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meet on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 8th and runs through March 18th, 2024. The group will not meet on Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 510:00—10:30 AMBenton Library
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, March 511:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meet on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 9th and runs through March 19th, 2024. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
Tuesday, March 57:00—8:30 PMOnline
Tarot with Leeza Masia REGISTER
Leeza Masia has been a professional card reader for many years, and in this program she will teach us how to use the Tarot as a tool for self-reflection and meditation, to receive spiritual guidance, or just to help sort through how you truly feel about life’s situations and relationships.…Learn More6
Wednesday, March 69:30—10:00 AMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Arts Room. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 69:30—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, March 61:00—2:15 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Dee meets in Classroom A of the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA) and begins on Wednesday, January 10th and runs through March 20th, 2024. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 710:00—10:30 AMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, 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 in classroom A next to the computer lab. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More
Thursday, March 76:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Un groupe de conversation en Franais
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, March 81:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
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Monday, March 1111:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meet on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 8th and runs through March 18th, 2024. The group will not meet on Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 1210:00—10:30 AMBenton Library
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, March 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meet on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 9th and runs through March 19th, 2024. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
Tuesday, March 126:00—7:30 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center
Cookbook Club
The Cookbook Club is back! Join us for meal sharing with recipes made from a common cookbook or author. This month, we'll be cooking from "I dream of dinner (so you don't have to): low effort, high reward recipes" by Ali Slagle. Copies of the book are ready to be picked up at the library's temporary space at the Beech Street Center.…Learn MoreTuesday, March 127:00—8:30 PMOnline
Rebecca Long: Summiting Everest Register
In May of 2023, at just 29 years old, Rebecca Long became only the 14th US Women under the age of 30 to successfully summit Mt. Everest and likely one of the first 100 US Women to stand on Top of the World. As a young woman participating in a male-dominated elite sport, Rebecca provides listeners with a unique and refreshing perspective.…Learn More13
Wednesday, March 139:30—10:00 AMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Arts Room. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 131:00—2:15 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Dee meets in Classroom A of the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA) and begins on Wednesday, January 10th and runs through March 20th, 2024. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
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Thursday, March 1410:00—10:30 AMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, 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 in classroom A next to the computer lab. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More
Thursday, March 1410:30 AM—12:00 PMOnline
The History of Ireland: 1607 to the Great Famine REGISTER
Enjoy an overview of Irish history from the Flight of the Earls in 1607 to the beginning of the Great Famine in the 1840's. Learn about the Rebellion of 1841, Cromwell’s invasion, The Battle of the Boyne, the penal laws, the rebellion of 1798 and Catholic Emancipation.…Learn MoreThursday, March 146:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Un groupe de conversation en Franais
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, March 147:00—8:00 PMHealth Room, Beech Street Center
Hybrid - online and in-person
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. March's selection is You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington by Alexis Coe.…Learn More
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Friday, March 151:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
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Monday, March 1811:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meet on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 8th and runs through March 18th, 2024. The group will not meet on Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Monday, February 19th for Presidents Day.…Learn More
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Tuesday, March 1910:00—10:30 AMBenton Library
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, March 1911:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Moira meet on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 9th and runs through March 19th, 2024. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
Tuesday, March 1912:30—1:30 PMOnline
The History of Willie Nelson REGISTER
Willie Nelson is the face, the heart and the soul of country music, and he’s still going strong. He released his 74th album in 2023 and turns 91 this year! Using interview and performance clips, we’ll trace the arc of Willie’s career from his humble beginnings in small town Texas to his struggles in Nashville to his shift to Outlaw Country and to his now legendary status.…Learn MoreTuesday, March 197:00—8:00 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
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. March's selection is: A Change of Time by Ida Jessen. Read below for a brief summary:
Set in rural Denmark in the early 20th century, A Change of Time tells the story of a schoolteacher whose husband, the town doctor, has passed away.…Learn More20
Wednesday, March 209:30—10:00 AMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Arts Room. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 209:30—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, March 201:00—2:15 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Practice your English
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This conversation circle led by Dee meets in Classroom A of the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA) and begins on Wednesday, January 10th and runs through March 20th, 2024. Please send any questions to Lauren at lpfendner@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 207:00—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, March 211:00—2:00 PMOnline
AI Wellness: Empower Your Mind and Body with Innovative AI Tools REGISTER
Join us for an enlightening presentation on AI wellness tools designed to nurture mental and physical well-being. From AI-guided meditation platforms to intelligent journaling assistants and personalized exercise recommendations, we will explore how these innovative tools are revolutionizing the way we approach self-care and holistic wellness.…Learn MoreThursday, March 214:00—5:00 PMBenton Library
Teen Advisory Board
Come meet other teens and help brainstorm new programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.Thursday, March 216:00—7:00 PMHealth Room, Beech Street Center
Hybrid - online and in-person
Shelf Indulgence: Women's Fiction with a Side of Romance
If you like your Women's Fiction with a side of Romance (and spice!), then this is the book club for you! We'll discuss This Spells Love by Kate Robb for our first meeting. This book club for adults will be held in hybrid format - both online through Zoom and in person at the Beech Street Center.…Learn MoreThursday, March 216:00—7:00 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 or use the link below:Committee Name: Board of Library TrusteesDate: Thursday, March 21st, 2024Time: 6:00pmJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web. zoom.…Learn More
Thursday, March 216:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Un groupe de conversation en Franais
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, March 221:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
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Monday, March 2510:00—10:30 AMBenton Library
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
Monday, March 257:00—8:30 PMOnline
RainbowLit: LGBTQ+ Book Group
We will be reading The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite. As Lucy Muchelney watches her ex-lover’s sham of a wedding, she wishes herself anywhere else. It isn’t until she finds a letter from the Countess of Moth, looking for someone to translate a groundbreaking French astronomy text, that she knows where to go.…Learn More
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Monday, March 2510:00—10:30 AMBenton Library
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, March 267:00—8:30 PMOnline
Better Read Than Dead
We will be reading The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. There's only been one time that Rose couldn't stop me from doing the wrong thing and that was a mistake that will haunt me for the rest of my life. Fern Castle works in her local library.…Learn More
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Wednesday, March 279:30—10:00 AMBenton Library
Littlest Ones Storytime (0-2 years old) at the Benton Library (please note location change!)
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. Today's program will be held at the Benton Library instead of the Beech Street Center. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib.…Learn More
Wednesday, March 2710:30—11:30 AMOnline
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body REGISTER
Receive research-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and our bodies in order to age as well as possible. Understand the reasons for taking care of yourself as you age. Learn strategies to age well in the following areas: cognitive activity; physical health and exercise; diet and nutrition; and social engagement.…Learn More28
Thursday, March 2810:00—10:30 AMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, 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 in classroom A next to the computer lab. The Beech Street Center is located at 266 Beech Street in Belmont, MA.…Learn More
Thursday, March 2810:30—11:30 AMOnline
The Wonderful World of Bats with Mass Audubon REGISTER
Bats' adaptations like suction cup thumbs, echolocation, and huge eyes for capturing available light, make them fascinating creatures to learn about. In addition, they're extremely beneficial to our society through insect population control and medical research contribution.…Learn More29
Friday, March 291:00—3:00 PMArts Room, Beech Street Center
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 Lauren at lpfendner@minlib. net.
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