Bellaire Public Library

Summer Reading Club: Grades 1-6
2025-07-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Join us for Summer Reading Club, Wednesdays at 1 pm throughout June and July, as we Color Our World! Our Summer Reading Club programs are for kids in grades 1-6.
Summer Reading Club Schedule:
June 4: Kick-Off Party!
Sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Program and visit our fun activity stations to earn a yummy donut from The Holy Rollers Food Truck!
June 11: Rainbow Shadows
Make your own rainbow using science with our friends from the S.M.A.R.T. Center.
June 18: Color Your Backyard
Learn about the beautiful colors of our world with local photographer, Daniel Caron.
June 25: Music & Movement
Get ready to tell stories through music and movement with local music teacher, Ashley Krieger.
July 2: Wild Mask Making & Kirke’s Ice Cream
Create your own wild beast papier mache mask with local art teacher, Sara Cunnigham. Then, cool off with some delicious ice cream from the Kirke’s Ice Cream Truck.
July 9: Mask Decorating
Inspired by the popular children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are,” you will have the chance to paint your own “wild beast” papier mache mask (craft continued from July 2nd, but kids missing the July 9 program will still have the chance to decorate a mask).
July 16: Our Colorful World
Join Samantha Hearn from Belmont County Soil and Water Conservation to discover our world’s natural resources.
July 23: Green Cleaning
Learn how to keep our Earth clean with Natalie Lysle from the JB Green Team.
July 30: Program to be announced

Cardio Drumming: Teens & Adults
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 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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:

Closed on 4th of July
2025-07-04 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
The Library will be closed on the 4th of July. On July 4, 1776, the Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, which stated that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, and established the United States of America. We hope you enjoy the festivities and the spirit of freedom this year on the 4th!
While the library will be closed for the holiday, our digital collections are always available through the Ohio Digital Library. Download and stream ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and e-magazines with your library card, anytime, anywhere. Download the Libby app or visit https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/ to log in and download materials today!

Library Closes at 4 PM on the First Friday of the Month
2025-07-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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. 7
Apr. 4
May 2
May 30 (June meeting happens last week in May to prepare for Summer Reading launch)
July – no meeting (July 4 is the first Friday of the month and the Library will be closed)
Aug. 1
Sept. 5
Oct. 3
Nov. 7
Dec. 5

Free Line Dancing Lessons
2025-07-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 | 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

Summer Story Time & Craft: Ages 3-K
2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-25 10:30 - 11:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
Lil’ Bookworms, get ready to Color Our World! Our Summer Reading Story Time & Craft programs for kids ages 3-K will be held on Friday mornings at 10:30 am.
Summer Story Time Schedule:
June 6: We will read “Doughnut Dreams” by Michelle Meitler. Sweet dreams are filled with yummy doughnuts in this colorful story. After the story, we will make a doughnut painting.
June 13: We will read “Rainbow Bear” by Bill Martin Jr. Follow Little Bear on his colorful adventures, filling his belly with berries! Then we will make our own rainbow craft.
June 20: We will read “Sky Color” by Peter Reynolds. Marisol is so excited to paint a mural for her school library! But how will she paint the sky without blue paint? Find out how Marisol’s creativity saves the day and then create your own sunset craft.
June 27: We will read “Barnyard Boogie” by Tim McCanna. All the barnyard animals are excited to play their musical instruments, but will the cow play? Join us as we learn about music and create our own tambourines.
July 4: NO STORY TIME — The Library will be closed for Independence Day.
July 11: Superheroes to the rescue! This week, we will learn all about superheroes from the book “These Are the Avengers” by Alexandra West. Then, we will make our own superhero mask. In honor of National Ice Cream Month, enjoy a patriotic popsicle with Miss Bri.
July 18: We will read “Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Do You Know Me?” by Anne Rockwell. This beautifully illustrated book will teach us all about different flowers and insects. After the story, we will make our own flower craft.
July 25: We will read “The Earth Book” by Todd Parr. We will learn how we can do little things to make a big difference in keeping our Earth clean. Then, we will create an Earth Buddy craft.

Ohio Valley Promenaders
2025-07-15 16:45 - 21:00, 2025-07-29 16:45 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 16:45 - 21:00, 2025-08-26 16:45 - 21:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 can jump in quickly, as square dancing is based on walking to eight counts, and the caller leads dancers on what to do in a “learn as you go” fashion.
Promenaders Schedule:

Line Dance: Improvers — Tuesdays from 4:45 to 6:00 pm
Line Dance: Beginners — Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Square Dancers — Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

The cost per program is $5 to help cover expenses.
The OV Promenaders have been dancing since 1970!
➤ For questions about square dancing, call Nancy Campbell at 740-676-2136.
➤ For questions about line dancing, call Jenny Roupe at 304-280-5211.
*NOTE: This is not a library-affiliated program. The Ohio Valley Promenaders group solely arranges the line dancing and square dancing lessons.

BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 second or fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.

➤ Learn more about BPL’s Board of Trustees

The Railroads Became the B&O
2025-07-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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!

Summer Reading Finale Carnival
2025-08-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
Welcome to our Summer Reading Finale Carnival! All attendees will receive a base number of tickets plus additional tickets earned throughout the summer by reading. Tickets can be used to play games for prizes, may be exchanged for food, or can be used for a chance to soak Children’s Specialist Miss Bri with a water balloon! We’ll have a bounce house, carnival games, hot dogs from Gulla’s, cookies from Giovanni’s Bakery, and we will announce this summer’s top readers! Join us, Friday, Aug. 1 from 1 pm to 4 pm for this year’s Summer Reading Finale!
Many thanks to this year’s Summer Reading Sponsors!

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 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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!

SOCLC Meeting
2025-08-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
We are happy to be hosting the quarterly Southeast Ohio Children’s Librarian Committee Friday, Aug. 8. Welcome, children’s librarians and programmers!
This program is for library workers only. Registration is required.

Library Closes at 4 PM on the Last Friday of the Month
2025-08-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
The Library closes one hour early once a month, generally on the last Friday of each month, for a staff meeting/training.
2025 – 4:00 PM Friday Closings:

Jan. 3
Feb. 7
Mar. 7
Apr. 4
May 30
June – no meeting, library will remain open until 5:00 on June 27
July 25
Aug. 29
Sept. 26
Oct. 31
Nov. 28
Dec. 26

Closed Over Labor Day Weekend
2025-08-30 09:00 - 2025-08-31 14:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
We will be clocking out early this Labor Day weekend. The Library will close one hour early at 4 p.m. on Friday, August 29, for a staff meeting and will be closed on Saturday, August 30, and Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day weekend.
This weekend, we pause in recognition of the generations of workers whose dedication, resilience, and sacrifice built the foundation of our nation’s prosperity. Labor Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a tribute to the dignity of work and the people who make progress possible. We wish you a meaningful and restful Labor Day weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
