Meet Dorothy and the Scarecrow!
On Wednesday, June 19 at 3:15 PM in the Assembly Room, the Belmont Public Library will have special visitors – Dorothy and the Scarecrow from the Metrowest Family Theater’s upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz! Children will have the chance to watch a scene from the play, hear performances of some favorite songs, and learn a dance from the show.
Storytime at the Farmer's Market
Celebrate fresh food and great books! The Belmont Public Library is partnering with the Belmont Farmer's Market to bring storytime to you while you experience the wonders of the Market. The Belmont Children's Librarians will be the market's special guests on Thurday, June 20 at 3:15 PM!
Learn to read magazines online with Zinio
Reading some of your favorite magazines online – for free – has become even easier! The library is offering one-on-one appointments with a librarian to help you start using Zinio to read magazines on your desktop or laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Sign up for a half-hour appointment between 2 and 6 PM on Wednesday, June 26 or between 6 and 9 PM on Thursday, June 27. To sign up for an appointment, go to our Events Calendar and register for a specific date and time.
Teens: Win Red Sox Box Seat Tickets!
TEENS! Sign up before July 4th, for the Summer Reading Program; read & log one book, and be entered into a drawing for a coveted pair of Red Sox box seat tickets. See the home town team up close & personal as they return to the top of the standings!
New Kindle Titles for Summer!
It's summertime and the livin' is easy...Time to travel, kick back, and just plain relax. What better way to relax this summer than to read popular new books on one of the library's Kindles? Come to the reference desk at the library or call us at 617-993-2870 to reserve a Kindle.
Free One-on-One Help with Tutor.com
Have you tried Tutor.com yet? This online tutoring service can help children and teens with homework and assist adults with career and resume questions as well as academics. Live chat is available every day from 2-10pm online with other resources available 24 hours a day!
Build a new library for Belmont - New Video!
Watch this new video from the BLF for more information regarding Belmont's need for a new library. Answers to many questions about the new library and the next steps in the process are available on our FAQ.
If you are interested in helping build excitement about the new library, or if you’re willing to volunteer to help with a campaign or maybe you just want to make a donation, please contact the Belmont Library Foundation (BLF).
The Boston Herald (1855 – 1909) Trial
Attention Family Historians, Genealogists, and Civil War Buffs!!! The Boston Herald (7/2/1855 - 12/31/1909) has been digitized by NewsBank and the Belmont Library is participating in a trial of the database. Try looking for old family names; see if you can break through that “brick wall.” Please tell us of your successes or disappointments; all comments welcome.
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