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Friday, January 31:00—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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Tuesday, January 710:00—10:30 AMBenton Library75 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
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Wednesday, January 89:30—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, January 86:00—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Writers Group
If 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 MoreWednesday, January 87:00—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, January 910:00—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, January 94:00—5:00 PMConference Room #4Belmont Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave, 02478
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 MoreThursday, January 96:30—7:25 PMClassroom B, 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, January 97:00—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. January's selection is American Midnight: The Great War, a Violent Peace, and Democracy's Forgotten Crisis by Adam Hochschild.…Learn More
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Friday, January 101:00—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.
Friday, January 102:00—3:00 PMOnline
A Visit with the Edgar Allan Poe Museum ("A Guided Tour of the Poe Museum") REGISTER
Enjoy a virtual guided tour of the world’s finest collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s artifacts and personal items. Learn about Poe’s tragic life and how it influenced his famous tales of terror. Leave with a greater understanding of the Master of the Macabre and his literary legacy.…Learn More
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Monday, January 1310:00—10:45 AMBenton Library75 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, January 1311:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English - Monday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr.…Learn More
Monday, January 131:00—2:15 PMConference Room #12Homer Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Practice your English - In-Person Mondays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 1410:00—10:30 AMBenton Library75 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, January 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English - Tuesday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
Tuesday, January 146:30—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Cookbook Club
Join the Cookbook Club as we cook through a title together each month! This month's selection is Jacques Pepin Quick & Simple.
Copies of the book are available in the display across from the circulation desk. Participants should each cook a recipe of their choosing and bring it ready to eat to Classroom A at the Beech Street Center at time of the meeting.…Learn More15
Wednesday, January 159:30—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, January 159:30—11:30 AMOnline
Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTER
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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, January 152:00—3:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Teen Reference Hour!
The Young Adult Librarian will be on desk to assist teens and teen-adjacent folks with research and homework questions, book suggestions, and any other teen-service-related topics!Wednesday, January 157:00—8:00 PMOnline
How to Build Resilience in the Age of Burnout REGISTER
Burnout continues to be a growing issue in our modern world, only further exacerbated during and following the pandemic. In our always-on, technology-enabled society, we are in a crisis of collective exhaustion - but it doesn't have to be this way. Join this interactive session to dive into the underlying drivers of burnout and learn the micro-changes you can make to push back against chronic-stress and prevent burnout.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 1610:00—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, January 166:15—6:45 PMBenton Library75 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, January 166:30—7:25 PMClassroom B, 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, January 1712:30—1:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Genealogy One-On-One Appointment
Interested 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.Friday, January 171:00—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.
Friday, January 171:00—1:30 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Genealogy One-On-One Appointment
Interested 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.18
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Tuesday, January 2110:00—10:30 AMBenton Library75 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, January 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English - Tuesday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
Tuesday, January 216:00—7:30 PMClassroom A, Beech Street Center266 Beech St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Papercutting Workshop: The Year of the Snake
This program is for adults and teens! The Year of the Dragon is coming to a close, and the Year of the Snake is just around the corner! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with an exciting Chinese papercutting workshop led by Zhonghe (Elena) Li of Wildcrane Art.…Learn More
Tuesday, January 217:00—8:30 PMOnline
Better Read Than Dead
We will meet on the Third Tuesday of each month. For January's meeting we will be reading Shanghi by Joseph Kanon. This book club for adults will be held online through Zoom. Copies of the book are available across from the Circulation Desk at the Library's temporary location in the Beech Street Center (266 Beech St.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 229:30—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
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Thursday, January 2310:00—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, January 236:30—7:25 PMClassroom B, 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, January 241:00—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, January 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English - Monday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr.…Learn More
Monday, January 271:00—2:15 PMConference Room #12Homer Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA, 02478
Practice your English - In-Person Mondays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Monday, January 13th, 2025 and runs through April 7th, 2025. The group will not meet on January 20th (Martin Luther King, Jr.…Learn More
Monday, January 272:00—3:00 PMOnline
The Six Pillars of Brain Health with AARP REGISTER
It's never too late to take charge of your brain health! In this session, you will learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, discover brain boosting activities, and be inspired by others. Get ready to understand the importance of B. E. M.…Learn More
Monday, January 273:30—4:15 PMBenton Library75 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. Our book this month is Rise of Pegasus, book 1 in the School for Magical Monsters series.…Learn More
Monday, January 277:00—8:30 PMOnline
RainbowLit: LGBTQ+ Book Group
This month we will be reading You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat. This book club for adults will be held online through Zoom. Copies of the book are available across from the Circulation Desk at the Library's temporary location in the Beech Street Center (266 Beech St.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 2810:00—10:30 AMBenton Library75 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, January 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMOnline
Practice your English - Tuesday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 and runs through April 1st, 2025. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluster@minlib. net.
Tuesday, January 286:00—7:00 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. January's selection is The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez. Read below for a brief summary:
A powerful novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, casting light on the unsung people who lived, loved, and labored there.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 299:30—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, January 292:00—3:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Teen Reference Hour!
The Young Adult Librarian will be on desk to assist teens and teen-adjacent folks with research and homework questions, book suggestions, and any other teen-service-related topics!30
Thursday, January 3010:00—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, January 306:30—7:25 PMClassroom B, 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, January 3112:30—1:00 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Genealogy One-On-One Appointment
Interested 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.Friday, January 311:00—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.
Friday, January 311:00—1:30 PMBeech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Genealogy One-On-One Appointment
Interested 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.Friday, January 316:30—8:30 PMMultipurpose Room, Beech Street Center266 Beech Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
Dial M for Movies
Join Director Peter Struzziero and fellow movie aficionados for a movie screening of Taras Bulba. We'll bring the concession snacks, you bring yourself!