Library Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Bellaire Public Library will be closed Monday, January 15th. Normal Library hours will resume Tuesday, January 16th.
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Bellaire Public Library will be closed Monday, January 15th. Normal Library hours will resume Tuesday, January 16th.
The Library will be closed Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents' Day. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, February 20th. Osbourne Coinage die and coin from Lincoln presidential campaigns FUN PRESIDENTIAL FACT: Did you know when Illinois Senator Abraham Lincoln decided to run for president, Ohio's own Osbourne Coinage Company provided him with inexpensive campaign […]
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 6 PM - FEB. & MAR. All of the programs in this year’s series will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Following the live broadcast, recordings of the programs will be available to watch at anytime on the Library’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel. Since 2012, the library has partnered with the Great […]
BPL's Lil' Bookworm Story Time and Craft programs are designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills through story telling and fine motor skills with crafts for children ages 3 to Pre-k, though all ages are welcome. The programs typically run about a half an hour. Join Miss Bri on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm and Friday […]
BPL's Lil' Bookworm Story Time and Craft programs are designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills through story telling and fine motor skills with crafts for children ages 3 to Pre-k, though all ages are welcome. The programs typically run about a half an hour. Join Miss Bri on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm and Friday […]
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Board of Trustees meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the library's Table Room. PLEASE NOTE: The June 2025 meeting will be held the fourth Tuesday of the month, June 24. When a holiday falls on the 3rd Tuesday, the Board will then meet on either […]
The Bellaire Public Library will be closed over the Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27th. Normal hours resume Tuesday, May 28th.
The Library closes one hour early once a month, generally on the first Friday of each month, for a staff meeting/training. NOTE: The June meeting will be held on Friday, May 31, to allow staff to prepare for the opening week of Summer Reading. 2025 - 4:00 PM Friday Closings: Jan. 3 Feb. 7 Mar. […]
Get ready for adventure! Lil’ Book Worms Summer Story Time for ages 3-5 starts on Friday, June 7th at 10:30 AM. Story Time Schedule: June 7th - We will read Maisy Goes Camping by Lucy Cousins and make plastic cup lanterns. June 14th - We will read Starry Safari by Linda Ashman make a cupcake liner lion "L is for LION" […]
The Ohio Valley Promenaders offer line dance and square dance lessons on Tuesdays in the Community Room on the lower level of the Bellaire Public Library. The lessons are open to all ages. While many of the Promenaders are seasoned pros, the group is always accepting new members and the first lesson is free! Newcomers […]
Summer Reading Programs for kids grades 1-6 will be held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. from June 5th to July 24th. Program Schedule: June 5th - Vic the Ranger (magician) June 12th - Oglebay's Zoo to You June 19th - CLOSED (no programming) June 26th – Bird House Painting Day July 3rd - S'mores Ice Cream Sundaes and bring […]
The Ohio Valley is rich with sightings of cryptids. Anecdotes describe animals or humanoids, often monstrous or frightening, that don't conform to species recognized by science. Investigator Fred Saluga, director of the WV Center for Unexplained Events and the Fayette County, PA Bigfoot Research Project will lead us on a five-week journey exploring the history […]