Belmont Public Library
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Tuesday May 6 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 o......More
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Tuesday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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, April 8th, 2025 and continues through May 27th. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluste......More
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Tuesday May 6 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Tuesdays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Peter meets on Tuesday evenings, starting April 15th, 2025 and continuing until May 27th, 2025. This new conversation group will meet in the Parish Hall of All Saints Episcop......More
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Wednesday May 7 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
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 fl......More
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Wednesday May 7 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group <b>REGISTER</b>
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, under......More
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Wednesday May 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Reference Hour!
The Young Adult Librarian will be on deck to assist teens and teen-adjacent folks with research and homework questions, book suggestions, and any other teen-service-related topics! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-reference-hour-14/
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Wednesday May 7 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required
Read and have fun each week as we explore a series of books by the same author with the educators from Watertown Family Center. Recommended for ages 3 and up. What is an Author study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to compare and contrast......More
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Thursday May 8 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 l......More
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Thursday May 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English - Thursday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 and continues through May 29th. Please send any questions to Elise at eclus......More
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Thursday May 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Thursdays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Wendy meets in Conference Room #12, on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building (Address: 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478.) This series begins on Thursday, April 10th......More
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Thursday May 8 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
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. May's selection is Krakatoa: The Day the......More
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Friday May 9 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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 [email protected]......More
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Saturday May 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Block Party at the Benton!
The Belmont Public Library and the Benton Library invite you to a block party and open house at the Benton Library (75 Oakley Road in Belmont), rain or shine. Join us for ice cream from Frozen Hoagies, a mini Touch a Truck with the Fire Department, Police Department, ......More
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Monday May 12 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
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. https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/littl......More
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Monday May 12 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Mondays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Sue meets in the Homer Municipal Building in Conference Room number 12. (Address: 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478) This series begins on Monday, April 7th, 2025 and runs thro......More
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Monday May 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
A Steampunk Murder Mystery Party
The Belmont Public Library invites you to a Steampunk Murder Mystery Party. Bring your best sleuthing skills and appetite as we nosh and try to figure out who is the murderer. Solve a murder! Bring a friend! Dress up if you want! Refreshments will be served! Local c......More
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Tuesday May 13 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 o......More
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Tuesday May 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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, April 8th, 2025 and continues through May 27th. Please send any questions to Elise at ecluste......More
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Tuesday May 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Cookbook Club
Join the Cookbook Club as we cook through a title together each month! This month's selection is Portico: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen by Leah Koenig. Copies of the book are available in the display across from the circulation desk. Participants shou......More
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Tuesday May 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Equal Justice Book Group
Belmont Against Racism and the Belmont Public Library present The Equal Justice Book Group! We will read (and perhaps listen to/watch) materials to educate and inspire conversation about racist policies of past and present. We will be reading Caste by Isabel Wilkerso......More
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Tuesday May 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Make Your Money Work for You <b>REGISTER</b>
Feeling lost in the world of investing? If terms like “asset allocation” or “diversification” make your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. Whether you're just getting started or trying to make sense of the basics, this webinar will help you build a strong financial fo......More
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Wednesday May 14 9:30am - 10:00am EDT
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 fl......More
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Wednesday May 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Teen Reference Hour!
The Young Adult Librarian will be on deck to assist teens and teen-adjacent folks with research and homework questions, book suggestions, and any other teen-service-related topics! https://belmontpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-reference-hour-15/
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Wednesday May 14 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required
Read and have fun each week as we explore a series of books by the same author with the educators from Watertown Family Center. Recommended for ages 3 and up. What is an Author study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to compare and contrast......More
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Thursday May 15 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 l......More
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Thursday May 15 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Practice your English - Thursday ZOOM
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Moira meets on Zoom and begins on Thursday, April 17th, 2025 and continues through May 29th. Please send any questions to Elise at eclus......More
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Thursday May 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Practice your English - In-Person Thursdays
Practice speaking English in a supportive environment! This weekly conversation circle led by Wendy meets in Conference Room #12, on the first floor of the Homer Municipal Building (Address: 19 Moore St, Belmont, MA 02478.) This series begins on Thursday, April 10th......More
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Thursday May 15 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
How to Write an Uncommon College Essay (ONLINE)
Join Uncommon Futures for this free webinar for rising 11th and 12th grade students! We'll go over what schools are looking for in applicants and how you can stand out in the pile, give an inside look into college admissions offices, read sample essays, do creative br......More
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Thursday May 15 6:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Pajama Storytime at the Benton
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! The Benton Library is located at 75 Oakle......More
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Friday May 16 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
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. In these sessions Logan can help you g......More
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Friday May 16 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
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. In these sessions Logan can help you g......More
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Friday May 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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 [email protected]......More