The Bellaire Friends of the Library group will be holding a book sale in the Community Room of the Library on Saturday, November 9th, from 10 am to 1 pm. The fall sale will feature a large variety of kids' books and adult paperbacks & hardback books! The Friends group supports the library and its […]
In observance of Veterans Day, the Bellaire Public Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th. We extend our gratitude to all the men and women who have served our country in our armed forces and wish our patrons a peaceful and safe holiday. Normal Library hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12th. While the Library […]
The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. May this Thanksgiving be full of gratitude, happiness, and delicious moments with your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving from the BPL staff! While the Library will be closed for the holiday, our digital services are always available remotely. Check out e-books, streaming audio or video, […]
Is your heart two sizes too small? Join the Bellaire High School Thespians for their annual Christmas play performance at our Library, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 pm to make it grow three sizes watching our talented students perform "The Grinch." Additional festivities will include music, children’s games, face painting, the Christmas play, a holiday […]
BPL's Lil' Bookworm Story Times and Craft are designed for children ages 3 through Pre-K, though all ages are welcome. These programs typically run for about half an hour. Join Miss Bri for a story, a craft, and lots of fun this fall on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm and Friday mornings at 10:30 am. […]
Santa returns to the Bellaire Public Library! Write a letter to Santa telling him what you want for Christmas, then hand-deliver it to him in person. Stay for cookies, hot chocolate, and a Christmas-themed craft. Kids of all ages welcome. Did you know our Children's area has a whole section of holiday books? Check it […]
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 […]
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Board of Trustees meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Table Room. When a holiday falls on the 3rd Tuesday, the Board will then meet on either the second or fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. ➤ Learn […]
The Bellaire Public Library will be closed Tuesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 25, for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On Tuesday, December 31, we will be open from 9 am to 2:30 pm. We will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, for New Year's Day. Happy holidays!
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. […]
The Library's Community Room is booked on this date for a private event. RENT A ROOM AT THE LIBRARY: A large community activity room is, for a fee, available to rent when not in use by the library, along with a smaller "table" room. Both can be reserved by calling the library (740-676-9421) or by […]
The Belmont County Sherriff's Office has placed Belmont Co. under a Level 2 emergency, and snow is predicted to continue accumulating throughout the day. For everyone's safety, the Library will be closed today (Monday, January 6). We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope everyone stays safe and warm throughout this wintery day. Even though we […]
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