Needlecraft Night

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any of the other fiber arts? Come and join us on Wednesdays. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own materials. No registration. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghaml......More

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any of the other fiber arts? Come and join us on Wednesdays. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own materials. No registration. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/needlecraft-night-28/

Teen Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. This meeting is open to the public. *This is a library sponsored program/event. https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-board-of-trustees-monthly-meeting-7/

Conference Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Hope

Ladies Bible Study of the Book of Ezekiel *This is not a library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/hope/

Conference Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Ring a Ding

For ages 0-5. Songs, dancing, instruments, beach balls, a parachute, and a story = a lot of noisy fun! Join us! No registration required. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ring-a-ding-63/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Summer Eats

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwor......More

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.  This is not a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-eats-11/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Krafty Kids

A weekly craft program for families! Please register for each week that you would like to attend to help us plan for materials. This week is Sip & Paint. Sorry, no wine will be served! Juice boxes only! :) This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellin......More

A weekly craft program for families! Please register for each week that you would like to attend to help us plan for materials. This week is Sip & Paint. Sorry, no wine will be served! Juice boxes only! :) This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/krafty-kids-4/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Discerning the Truth with Bestselling Author Marie Lu

9th - 12th Grade: Online Author Event Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the ......More

9th - 12th Grade: Online Author Event Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the Truth.  About the Author: Marie Lu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy and The Young Elites trilogy. She graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin’s Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one husband, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis. For more information and to register for the Zoom link, click here. This event is held in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and funded by the Friends of the Bellingham Library. This is a Bellingham Public Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/discerning-the-truth-with-bestselling-author-marie-lu/

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Adult/Child Book Club (#1) Grades 8-11

AC/BC (Adult Child Book Club) is held once a month, usually on Thursdays. Every month, a member chooses a book to read and develops questions and/or discussion topics for the meeting & brings a snack. This club is for kids in grades 8-11 and the adult in their life wh......More

AC/BC (Adult Child Book Club) is held once a month, usually on Thursdays. Every month, a member chooses a book to read and develops questions and/or discussion topics for the meeting & brings a snack. This club is for kids in grades 8-11 and the adult in their life who loves to read. Contact Diane Nelson for more information. This month, we are reading My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Picoult.  **This is a library sponsored event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-child-book-club-1-grades-7-10-7/

Teen Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Red Cross Blood Drive

Register at redcrossblood.org https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/red-cross-blood-drive-5/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Family Game Night

For families!  Board games, card games, and video games - we'll have something for all ages!  Drop-in!  This is a Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-game-night/

Library Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Baby Bunch

A space for infants 0-18 months and their caregivers to play and socialize. No registration needed! This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-bunch-28/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Ring a Ding

For ages 0-5. Songs, dancing, instruments, beach balls, a parachute, and a story = a lot of noisy fun! Join us! No registration required. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ring-a-ding-57/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

English Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with other adult English language learners in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together. Conversations will be facilitated by a library staff member or volunteer. If you can speak English but want to i......More

Practice speaking English with other adult English language learners in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together. Conversations will be facilitated by a library staff member or volunteer. If you can speak English but want to improve your English conversation skills, this is the group for you! This is not an English class, but a place to practice speaking to become more fluent in the English language. No registration. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/english-conversation-group-26/

Conference Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Lego Builders

An open hour to build with Legos - use a design or your imagination! We will save and display your creations in the library, then take them apart to make something new. This is a drop-in program that will be held every Monday from 4:30-5:30. For Grades K to 3 - No reg......More

An open hour to build with Legos - use a design or your imagination! We will save and display your creations in the library, then take them apart to make something new. This is a drop-in program that will be held every Monday from 4:30-5:30. For Grades K to 3 - No registration needed https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-builders-5/

Children's Program Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Read to Freedom (6 events)

Are you an emergent reader? A struggling reader? Facing reading challenges? Becoming a better reader takes practice and Freedom the Reading Dog wants to help you improve your reading skills. Freedom is a great supportive, calming partner to practice reading with! Reg......More

Are you an emergent reader? A struggling reader? Facing reading challenges? Becoming a better reader takes practice and Freedom the Reading Dog wants to help you improve your reading skills. Freedom is a great supportive, calming partner to practice reading with! Registration will be for a 15 minute session reading to Freedom. You can choose to bring a book from home or find one here at the library. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-freedom-175/

Teen Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Yoga for the Seasons: Summer Series

Celebrate summer with a slow and sometimes flow practice on Tuesday mornings! This seasonal practice encourages relaxed effort and brings about cooling qualities in the body and mind. Class sequences include gentle warm-up movements, postures, breath practices, medita......More

Celebrate summer with a slow and sometimes flow practice on Tuesday mornings! This seasonal practice encourages relaxed effort and brings about cooling qualities in the body and mind. Class sequences include gentle warm-up movements, postures, breath practices, meditation and relaxation. There is some repetition from class to class. Through repetition, there is potential for insight and growth. Classes are 75 minutes long and students new to yoga are welcome. Please wear loose-fitting clothing, bring your own yoga mat, 2 blocks, and a yoga strap. Additional yoga props such as wrist/knee "jellies", bolsters, and pillows can be helpful but are optional. The instructor, Carol, is a long-time yoga practitioner and a certified 200+ hour Kripalu* Yoga teacher. If you have any questions, please reach out to her at [email protected] Please arrive 10 minutes early for the first class to sign a waiver. * Visit www.kripalu.org for more information on the Kripalu style of yoga. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-for-the-seasons-summer-series-5/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Sensory Story Time

Join us for a story, sensory activities, art, and open play! For children ages 2-5 of all abilities - the program will start at 10:15 and run until 11:00. Please register for each session you'd like to attend to help us plan materials. This is a Bellingham Library ......More

Join us for a story, sensory activities, art, and open play! For children ages 2-5 of all abilities - the program will start at 10:15 and run until 11:00. Please register for each session you'd like to attend to help us plan materials. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-story-time-32/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Summer Eats

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwor......More

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.  This is not a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-eats-2/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Kids Coding Club

A beginner coding club for kids! Using one of our new online resources Fiero Code - we'll have everything you need to get started! This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/coding-club-5/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

The Write Stuff

A creative writing program where the group will publish a book together at the end! For grades 3-6 - Please register This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-write-stuff-5/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Summer Story Time with Junior Librarians

Join us for a summer story and craft! We will be joined by our Junior Librarians (summer volunteers in grades 3-6). For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome) - No registration needed This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.......More

Join us for a summer story and craft! We will be joined by our Junior Librarians (summer volunteers in grades 3-6). For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome) - No registration needed This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-story-time-with-junior-librarians-5/

Children&#039;s Program Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Summer Eats

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwor......More

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.  This is not a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-eats-7/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Green Thumb Club

A weekly program at the Town Common where families can come plant different types of seeds during each session and watch them grow throughout the summer! For families - Please register to help us plan supplies This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://be......More

A weekly program at the Town Common where families can come plant different types of seeds during each session and watch them grow throughout the summer! For families - Please register to help us plan supplies This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/green-thumb-club-5/

Bellingham Town Common

Online Author Event with Rex Ogle

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship - Grades 5-8 You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.  Unsparing and realistic,......More

Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship - Grades 5-8 You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch.  Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived experience of poverty in America. Register now to join the conversation! About the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; Punching Bag, a New York Public Library Best Book; Abuela Don’t Forget Me, finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award; and Road Home, which received a Printz Honor and a Stonewall Book Award Honor. He lives in Los Angeles, California. For more information and to register for the Zoom link, click here. This event is held in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and funded by the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/online-author-event-with-rex-ogle/

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Needlecraft Night

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any of the other fiber arts? Come and join us on Wednesdays. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own materials. No registration. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghaml......More

Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any of the other fiber arts? Come and join us on Wednesdays. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners. Please bring your own materials. No registration. This is a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/needlecraft-night-29/

Teen Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Hope

Bible study of the book of Ezekiel *This is not a library/program event. https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/hope-2/

Conference Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Ring a Ding

For ages 0-5. Songs, dancing, instruments, beach balls, a parachute, and a story = a lot of noisy fun! Join us! No registration required. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ring-a-ding-64/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Summer Eats

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwor......More

The Franklin Food Pantry and Hockomock Area YMCA partnered to provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm. The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.  This is not a Bellingham Library program/event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-eats-12/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Krafty Kids

A weekly craft program for families! Please register for each week that you would like to attend to help us plan for materials. This week we are making Mason Jar Luminaries. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.c......More

A weekly craft program for families! Please register for each week that you would like to attend to help us plan for materials. This week we are making Mason Jar Luminaries. This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/krafty-kids-5/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Life-Size Game of Life

For grades 4 - 6.  A life-size version of the board game while learning financial literacy!  Play through the game while navigating paychecks, bills, taxes and life events that impact spending and saving.   This is a Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrar......More

For grades 4 - 6.  A life-size version of the board game while learning financial literacy!  Play through the game while navigating paychecks, bills, taxes and life events that impact spending and saving.   This is a Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/life-size-game-of-life/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

Fri-Yay Open Play

Yay for Fridays! The community room will be set up with some open-ended art and activities for ages 0-5. If you're looking to beat the heat or get your weekend started early, come play from 10:15-11:00! No registration needed This is a Bellingham Library Program/Eve......More

Yay for Fridays! The community room will be set up with some open-ended art and activities for ages 0-5. If you're looking to beat the heat or get your weekend started early, come play from 10:15-11:00! No registration needed This is a Bellingham Library Program/Event https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fri-yay-open-play-3/

Community Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019

MassAbility Client Meeting

Client meeting *This is not a library program/event. https://bellinghamlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/massability-client-meeting/

Conference Room Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA, 02019