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April 2024 | Events & Updates | |
Library Hours:
Beech Street Center
- Monday – Thursday: 9am – 7:30pm
- Friday: 9am – 5pm
- Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Benton Library
- Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 9am – 12pm & 2pm – 5pm
- Wednesday & Thursday: 10am – 1pm & 3pm – 7:30pm
- Saturday: 9am – 3pm
Closed Monday 4/15 for Patriots Day
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Dear Library Patrons,
How do you think we are doing in our temporary spaces? Spring has sprung and the Library has found its groove in our temporary spaces. As the building is
taken down and the groundbreaking approaches, we settled into our new homes and routines this winter, and are already gearing up for summer and beyond.
While the new building will be here before you know it, we’ll be in our temporary homes for another year or so. Please let us know how you think we are doing:
- How are the hours?
- How do you like the setup?
- Have you had a chance to come to a program lately?
- Are you finding parking ok?
- What would you like to see more of?
Please share your thoughts with us in whatever way you’d prefer:
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Send a note to our Library Director, Peter Struzziero, at pstruzziero@minlib.net
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Share feedback through our website (here)
- Drop a note in one of our suggestion boxes in person
We can’t promise sweeping changes in any direction one way or the other, but your feedback is valuable. We promise to consider your feelings and ideas, and do anything within our ability to improve your experience as we prepare to watch our new library be built.
We’ve relaunched our Facebook page and are keeping it up to date with all the latest updates. If you followed us on Facebook before, follow us again and help us advertise the page. We are also on Instagram, and X.
As we inch closer to warmer months, take a look at our Teen Offerings as Young Adult Librarian Maya Escobar prepares for her first summer in Belmont. All of our Teen Programs and services are highlighted on our website here.
Kindest Regards,
Peter Struzziero
Library Director
Belmont Public Library
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Children's & Teen Programs | |
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Storytime
Preschool (ages 2-5): Tuesdays at 10am, Benton Library
Littlest Ones (ages 0-2): Wednesdays at 9:30am, Beech Street Center
All ages: Thursdays at 10am, Beech Street Center
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School Vacation Week Programs
Family Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk
Tuesday, April 16th, 1:15pm, Beech Street Center(Multipurpose Room)
Cat Tales Puppet Show
Friday, April 19th, 1:15pm, Beech Street Center, (Multipurpose Room)
Doll & Me Tea
Wednesday, April 17th, 2:30pm, Beech Street Center( Classroom A) Space is limited. All ages welcome. Please call 617-993-2970 to register.
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Prep for Prom
Saturday, April 6th
12pm
Beech Street Center
(Classroom A)
Whether it brings to mind Pretty in Pink or Carrie, prom is kind of a big deal. We're here to help make your big night shine with an afternoon of workshops.
Get a fabulous face with Ann Marie Laurendeau of Anemone Makeup, who will demonstrate makeup techniques. Following the tutorial, the Belmont Wellness Coalition will address questions about dating and healthy relationships.
Space for the makeup tutorial is limited, please register in advance. Registration for the Belmont Wellness Coalition workshop is not required.
Questions?Email: askbelmontya@minlib.net.
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Pop-Up Teen Space
Wednesday, April 24th
2:30-4pm
Beech Street Center (Classroom A)
Teens of Belmont! Do you need a group study spot? Are you looking to procrastinate with a crafty activity or game? Have you seen the big hole at 336 Concord and wondered, "How do I find books now?"
Drop in to our Pop-Up Study N' Procrastinate space! The YA Librarian will be on hand, to answer your questions and eat too many Cheez-Its.
Questions? Email: askbelmontya@minlib.net.
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Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, April 25th
4-5pm Beech Street Center
(Classroom A)
Teen Advisory Board is a thing that is looking for YOU. Come meet other teens and help brainstorm new programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
The Teen Advisory Board is open to teens in grades 7-12. This is a Community Service opportunity. Questions? Email Maya Escobar at mescobar@minlib.net
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Ongoing Programs & Book Clubs | |
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On Wednesdays 4/3 & 4/17 at 9:30am.
4/3: Cover Letters & using AI in the job search.
4/17: Networking
These sessions will be held on Zoom.
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Bring your knitting, crocheting, or any fiber craft to a social afternoon with fellow local crafters. The Beech Street Center address is 266 Beech Street, Belmont. | | |
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Virtual Trivia Night
Test your knowledge with us on Trivia Night! Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm on Zoom.
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Practice Speaking English
Practice your English in a supportive environment! There are open spots in both in person and Zoom groups, so please join us; to check availability, click here. Please send any questions to Chris at ctremblay@minlib.net.
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We will meet on Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm. We will meet at the Beech Street Center (Classroom A) to share food and discuss recipes from Korean American by Eric Kim.
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We will meet on Thursday, April 11th at 7pm. This will be a hybrid event: online, or if you choose, in person at the Beech Street Center (Health Room). We will discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari.
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Better Read than Dead Mystery Book Club
We will meet on Tuesday, April 16th at 7pm over Zoom.
We will discuss The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan.
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Shelf Indulgence
We will meet on Thursday, April 18th at 6pm. This will be a hybrid event: online or, if you choose, in person at the Beech Street Center (Health Room). We will discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld.
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We will meet on Monday, April 22nd at 7pm on Zoom to discuss Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz.
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Book a Trip Abroad:
World Lit. Book Club
We will meet on Tuesday, April 23rd at 7pm. This will be a hybrid event: online or, if you choose, in person at the Beech Street Center (Classroom A). We will discuss The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng.
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Introducing our New Library Catalog! | |
The Minuteman Library Network is now live with our new library catalog, Aspen. The previous catalog, Encore, will be accessible through June 30th. For more information on Aspen's features and how to get started with Aspen please visit this page. | |
Friends of the Library News | | |
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We are still accepting book donations. You can drop books at one of our five locations:
10 Claflin St, Belmont, MA 02478-4811 (in the Claflin Parking Lot behind Belmont Center)
495 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478-1456 (by the Waverley Train Stop)
310 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478-1863 (by VFW Post 1272)
2 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA 02478-4442 (by the bus stop near Moozy’s Ice Cream)
133 Elm St, Belmont, MA 02478-3731 (by the Grove Street Tennis Courts)
As always proceeds help fund Library programs — and those are still happening during construction.
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