Special Board Meeting
The Bellaire Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Table Room on the lower level of the Library.
The Bellaire Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Table Room on the lower level of the Library.
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 […]
The Bellaire Public Library will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13th, 2025. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14th. While many now celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October, many Italian communities view Columbus Day as an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Italian Americans to […]
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. […]
Join us for a heartfelt musical tribute as the Shadyside Community Band performs a special Veterans Day concert at the library. This inspiring event honors the courage and sacrifice of our nation's veterans through a stirring selection of patriotic and reflective pieces. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate community, gratitude, and the power […]
In honor of Veterans Day, the library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th. We take this time to recognize and thank all who have served in the armed forces. As part of our tribute, we invite you to join us the day before for a special Veterans Day concert performed by the Shadyside Community […]
The Bright Minds Book Club is a little different than your standard book club. Instead of picking a single book that everyone reads together, we will announce a theme, and students in grades 1-8 can select a book related to that theme to read. On the last Tuesday of each month, we will meet for […]
The library will be closed on Thursday, November 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving. As we gather with loved ones to reflect on the season, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our patrons for being such a cherished part of our community. Your support, curiosity, and love of learning inspire us every day. We’re […]
The Bellaire High School Thespians are back for their annual Christmas play at the Bellaire Public Library! This year, we are excited to announce that they will be presenting "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The performance will start at 6 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Hot chocolate will be provided. *NOTE: This program is put on […]
Story Time returns in 2025 for our fall schedule on Sept. 18 & 19! 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 about half an hour. Join Miss Bri for a story, a craft, and lots of fun this […]
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 check […]
The library is excited to announce the launch of its new Homeschool Learning Club (HLC), designed specifically for homeschooled children ages 5-10. Building on the success of our popular Lil’ Bookworms Story Time & Craft program, this innovative learning club will engage young learners through a variety of literacy and STEAM-related activities each month. Participants […]