Free Line Dancing Lessons
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
We will once again be offering free line dancing lessons on a bi-weekly basis as part of our Summer Reading program.
The free lessons will be offered at 5 p.m. on the following Tuesdays:

June 10
June 24
July 8
July 22

Cardio Drumming: Teens & Adults
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00
Cardio drumming is a high-energy workout that combines rhythmic drumming with full-body movements to upbeat music. Using a stability ball, drumsticks, and a bucket, participants drum, dance, and sweat their way through a heart-pumping routine that’s as fun as it is effective. It’s a great way to burn calories, boost coordination, and relieve stress—all while feeling like a rockstar! No experience needed and great for all fitness levels!
Summer Reading Cardio Drumming classes will be led by Nicole Smolenak on Wednesday nights starting at 6 pm, from June 11th through July 24.
Note: The Library will have a limited number of cardio drumming kits available for people new to cardio drumming to test out, but regular participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
What do you need to get started cardio drumming?

A large inflated exercise ball
A large bucket or basket to hold the ball (the opening should be just slightly smaller than the circumference of the ball so that the ball is suspended in the basket/bucket).
Drumsticks
Enthusiasm!

That’s it! Cardio drumming takes minimal supplies and a kit can usually be assembled for around $25-30.
An example of cardio drumming:

The Railroads Became the B&O
2025-07-19 12:00 - 14:00
Railroad historian Michael Kole and local h istorian Dan Frizzi will give us an in-depth history of two of the railroads that would become the B&O. Michael present on the Cleveland, Lorain, and Wheeling Railroad Company and Dan will present on the Central Ohio Railroad Company. We’ll find out where and when these railroads formed and how they eventually were incorporated into the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Join us Saturday, July 19th at noon to hear this fascinating history!

Cardio Drumming
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 and 7 more dates
Cardio drumming is a high-energy workout that combines rhythmic drumming with full-body movements to upbeat music. Using a stability ball, drumsticks, and a bucket, participants drum, dance, and sweat their way through a heart-pumping routine that’s as fun as it is effective. It’s a great way to burn calories, boost coordination, and relieve stress—all while feeling like a rockstar! No experience needed and great for all fitness levels!
Cardio Drumming classes will be led by Nicole Smolenak on Wednesday nights at 6 pm.
Note: The Library has six cardio drumming kits available for people new to cardio drumming to test out, but regular participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
What do you need to get started cardio drumming?

A large inflated exercise ball
A large bucket or basket to hold the ball (the opening should be just slightly smaller than the circumference of the ball so that the ball is suspended in the basket/bucket).
Drumsticks
Enthusiasm!

That’s it! Cardio drumming takes minimal supplies and a kit can usually be assembled for around $25-30.
What it’s look like?
How much fun is this? You know you want to try it!

Cardio Drumming - Oct. 1 Class Cancelled
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00
Sorry, everyone—due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 1st Cardio Drumming program is cancelled. Classes will resume the following Wednesday, on October 8th.

Cardio drumming is a high-energy
Cardio Drumming classes will be led by Nicole Smolenak on Wednesday nights at 6 pm.
Note: The Library has six cardio drumming kits available for people new to cardio drumming to test out, but regular participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
What do you need to get started cardio drumming?

A large inflated exercise ball
A large bucket or basket to hold the ball (the opening should be just slightly smaller than the circumference of the ball so that the ball is suspended in the basket/bucket).
Drumsticks
Enthusiasm!

That’s it! Cardio drumming takes minimal supplies and a kit can usually be assembled for around $25-30.
What it’s look like?
How much fun is this? You know you want to try it!

Local History Center & Bellaire Archives Grand Opening
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00
The public is cordially invited to the grand opening of the Bellaire Public Library Local History Center and Bellaire Room Archives!
Please join us on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for an open house.
A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Following the dedication, we will be giving tours of the new room and its contents. Historic exhibits will also be on display around the Library. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and our community partners are invited to display a table in our Activity Room.
Those in attendance will receive a ticket for a door prize raffle of a Bellaire history basket.

–Image from the Nancy Robinson Frizzi Postcard collection of the Bellaire Public Library

No Cardio Drumming this Wednesday - Moving to Mondays starting Dec. 1
2025-11-26 18:00 - 19:00
No cardio drumming on Wednesday, November 26.
NOTE: Starting Dec. 1, 2025, cardio drumming classes will take on Monday nights at 6 pm.

Cardio drumming is a high-energy workout that combines rhythmic drumming with full-body movements to upbeat music. Using a stability ball, drumsticks, and a bucket, participants drum, dance, and sweat their way through a heart-pumping routine that’s as fun as it is effective. It’s a great way to burn calories, boost coordination, and relieve stress—all while feeling like a rockstar! No experience needed and great for all fitness levels!
Cardio Drumming classes will be led by Nicole Smolenak on Wednesday nights at 6 pm.
Note: The Library has six cardio drumming kits available for people new to cardio drumming to test out, but regular participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
What do you need to get started cardio drumming?

A large inflated exercise ball
A large bucket or basket to hold the ball (the opening should be just slightly smaller than the circumference of the ball so that the ball is suspended in the basket/bucket).
Drumsticks
Enthusiasm!

That’s it! Cardio drumming takes minimal supplies and a kit can usually be assembled for around $25-30.
What it’s look like?
How much fun is this? You know you want to try it!

Cardio Drumming
2025-12-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00
Cardio drumming is a high-energy workout that combines rhythmic drumming with full-body movements to upbeat music. Using a stability ball, drumsticks, and a bucket, participants drum, dance, and sweat their way through a heart-pumping routine that’s as fun as it is effective. It’s a great way to burn calories, boost coordination, and relieve stress—all while feeling like a rockstar! No experience needed and great for all fitness levels!
Cardio Drumming classes will be led by Nicole Smolenak on MONDAY nights at 6 pm. Starting in December, the cardio drumming classes will be on Monday nights.
Note: The Library has six cardio drumming kits available for people new to cardio drumming to test out, but regular participants are encouraged to bring their own gear.
What do you need to get started cardio drumming?

A large inflated exercise ball
A large bucket or basket to hold the ball (the opening should be just slightly smaller than the circumference of the ball so that the ball is suspended in the basket/bucket).
Drumsticks
Enthusiasm!

That’s it! Cardio drumming takes minimal supplies and a kit can usually be assembled for around $25-30.
What it’s look like?
How much fun is this? You know you want to try it!
