Belmont Public Library

Special stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons! Join us for a program designed for infants and young toddlers full of fun, music, and surprises. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib.…Learn More

Stories, movements, and fun of all kinds designed for even the most wiggly toddlers and their families. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib. net with any questions.

Activate the right side of your brain (or possibly the left side) and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creativity.

Are you a true crime junkie? Do you have favorite true crime podcasts you listen to weekly? Is watching true crime documentaries your go-to? Then this is definitely the group for you! We will dive into past & present cases and use various forms of media to explore them.…Learn More

Great books, fun puppets, music -- we have it all! Join us for an all ages storytime complete full of fun and surprises with a new topic every week. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib.…Learn More

Have fun creating with the Library's Lego collection and connect with kids who also love to build. Recommended for ages 5 and up, but all are welcome. Lego provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. *Please note date change from…Learn More

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. February's selection is Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe.…Learn More

Join us for a casual creative event in our new Community Classroom! We'll provide basic supplies for making a winter-themed craft.

Come to the Children’s Activity Center any time between 2:00 and 3:00 to make crafts celebrating the important historical figures and lessons of Black History Month. This program is presented in collaboration and with support from Belmont Against Racism and the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.…Learn More

Make a Copper Bookmark!

Make a Copper Bookmark!

This month we will be reading Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon. A conductor succumbs to cyanide at the famed Venice opera house, in the first mystery in the New York Times–bestselling, award-winning series. During intermission at the famed La Fenice opera house in Venice, Italy, a notoriously difficult and widely disliked German conductor is poisoned—and suspects abound.…Learn More

This week's topic (February 18th) is LinkedIn. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom.…Learn More

Presented by Pop Up Art School. Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among wooly trees. This program is for tweens and teens ages 11-19.…Learn More

Lizards, frogs and bugs, OH MY! Our friends from Animal Encounters will show us a range of creatures from the reptile family and teach us all about them. Tell the birds and mammals to stay home and chill! This program is recommended for families with kids ages 4 years and older but all are welcome.…Learn More

Join us for this new multimedia discussion group! Explore Science Fiction and Fantasy narratives in print, film, and beyond!For this meeting, we will discuss the Hugo and Nebula Award Winner for Best Novella: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor.

Come for a neighborly chat! Whether you're new to Belmont, or a lifetime resident, all are welcome to enjoy complimentary tea and conversation with the Belmont Human Rights Commission.

Come Discover Local History in the new Belmont Public Library! Viktoria Haase, the President of the Belmont Historical Society, will present an overview of items from their collection that are housed in the Claflin Room and Logan Manchester, the Local History Librarian, will showcase the collection of library materials that are kept in the adjacent Underwood Room.…Learn More

Play and explore together at the Belmont Public Library's Children's Space. Bring your little ones up to age five to play with the library's toy and puzzle collection, meet other local families, and get to know your neighbors and community. Families who are new to Belmont and families who are longtime Belmont residents are welcome to attend this group.

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 month we'll be reading Make a Pretty Sound: a Story of Ella Jenkins, the First Lady of Children's Music in honor of February being Black History Month.…Learn More

Belmont Against Racism in partnership with the library bring you the Equal Justice Book Group. This month, we will discuss Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge. As last meeting was cancelled due to snow, we will also discuss The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid.

This month we will be reading All This Could Be Different by Sarah Mathews Thankam. Graduating into the long maw of an American recession, Sneha is one of the fortunate ones. She’s moved to Milwaukee for an entry-level corporate job that, grueling as it may be, is the key that unlocks every door: she can pick up the tab at dinner with her new friend Tig, get her college buddy Thom hired alongside her, and send money to her parents back in India.…Learn More

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

Special stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons! Join us for a program designed for infants and young toddlers full of fun, music, and surprises. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib.…Learn More

Stories, movements, and fun of all kinds designed for even the most wiggly toddlers and their families. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib. net with any questions.

Calling all performers ages 7-10: come join us each month for all things theater! Acting, comedy, scripts, and games - if you like to perform, this club is for you! Space is limited. Please register.

Special stories, songs, and activities for our youngest patrons! Join us for a program designed for infants and young toddlers full of fun, music, and surprises. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib.…Learn More

Stories, movements, and fun of all kinds designed for even the most wiggly toddlers and their families. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib. net with any questions.

Love to bake? Join our new library baking group on the fourth Wednesday of every month! This month our theme is to bake your favorite cookies. Participants should each bake a recipe of their choosing and bring it ready to eat at time of the meeting.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Great books, fun puppets, music -- we have it all! Join us for an all ages storytime complete full of fun and surprises with a new topic every week. Please call 617-993-2880 or email Coordinator of Children's Services Deborah Borsuk at dborsuk@minlib.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Wind down with pajama storytime at the Benton! 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! Recommended for families with children of all ages.…Learn More

Join the Library Director, Peter Struzziero for a viewing of Ocean's Eleven from 2001. Bring yourself, and we'll supply the snacks!

Drop-in to the Claflin Room and explore the Belmont Historical Society collection! A volunteer will be on hand to answer questions.

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

A personal or professional crisis can arrive without warning, quickly turning well managed lives into a state of confusion and chaos. As a highly competent professional woman, you may default to handling such life challenges on your own. This seemingly strong choice can quickly lead to feelings of overwhelm, decision paralysis and depletion of your energy and well-being, zapping your productivity, effectiveness and joy.…Learn More

This week's topic (March 4th) is Resumes. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom.…Learn More

This multigenerational workshop invites teens, adults, and seniors to explore mosaics with a twist—using fibers instead of traditional tiles! You'll work with felt, fabric remnants, and yarn to create vibrant, textured designs, from bold geometric patterns to whimsical animals, imaginative landscapes, or abstract compositions.…Learn More

Join Janina for a monthly Tarot Study Group. We will discuss the cards, do readings for ourselves and each other, and try out different spreads. If you have a deck of your own, you are encouraged to bring your own to use. There will be decks available to use as well.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

This program is for adults and teens! Celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Fire Horse!) with an exciting Chinese papercutting workshop led by Zhonghe (Elena) Li of Wildcrane Art. Elena will guide you through the basics of papercutting using scissors, and you’ll follow along her and share your unique stories through this beautiful art form.…Learn More

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

Join local author Julie Dobrow for a presentation of her new book, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage. Description from the Author: This book tells the story of the unlikely meeting and marriage of Elaine Goodale and Ohíye S’a, Dr.…Learn More

This month we will be reading The Night Shift by Alex Finlay. From the author of the breakout thriller Every Last Fear, comes Alex Finlay's electrifying next novel The Night Shift, about a pair of small-town murders fifteen years apart—and the ties that bind them.…Learn More

This week's topic (March 18th) is AI Tools and your Job Search. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Belmont Against Racism in partnership with the library bring you the Equal Justice Book Group. Book TBD.

This month we will be reading Palaver by Bryan Washington. In Tokyo, the son works as an English tutor and drinks his nights away with friends at a gay bar. He’s entangled in a sexual relationship with a married man, and while he has built a chosen family in Japan, he is estranged from his mother in Houston, whose preference for the son’s oft-troubled homophobic brother, Chris, pushed him to leave home.…Learn More

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Come for a neighborly chat! Whether you're new to Belmont, or a lifetime resident, all are welcome to enjoy complimentary tea and conversation with the Belmont Human Rights Commission.

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

This week's topic (April 1st) is Cover Letters. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom.…Learn More

This week's topic (April 1st) is Cover Letters. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Develop your English fluency in this new and experimental reading group. Participants will read and discuss English short stories with Wendy and Toby. Interest in English learning opportunities has only risen over the last year, and the library does not want to turn anyone away due to lack of space.…Learn More

This week's topic (April 15th) is Networking. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group offers two topics per month with a morning meeting option on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, and an evening meeting option on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from 6pm to 8pm, all via Zoom.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

Practice your English in a supportive environment! This English Conversation Circle, led by Sue, welcomes English learner accompanied by small children. Toys and children's books will be provided while adults meet to practice speaking English aloud. Registration is required.…Learn More

Come for a neighborly chat! Whether you're new to Belmont, or a lifetime resident, all are welcome to enjoy complimentary tea and conversation with the Belmont Human Rights Commission.

This month we will be reading The Night Shift by Alex Finlay. From the author of the breakout thriller Every Last Fear, comes Alex Finlay's electrifying next novel The Night Shift, about a pair of small-town murders fifteen years apart—and the ties that bind them.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More

For students looking for a more structured format for learning English. This group, led by Carolyn, offers an interactive opportunity to develop a range of skills over an 8-week period. Each week will include journal writing, short stories and articles for reading comprehension, and practice dialogues.…Learn More