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SUMMARY:Summer Fair Night Market - Summer Reading Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:🌞 Summer Fair & Summer Reading Kickoff 🌞 \n\nJoin the Bellaire Public Library for our Summer Fair\, a free\, family‑friendly celebration to kick off our Summer Reading Program! Stop by for an evening full of fun\, food\, music\, and community. \n🎈 Activities & Entertainment include:\n• Inflatable bounce houses\n• Balloon artist\n• Music by Mr. K DJ\n• Kirke’s Ice Cream Truck\n• The Gringo Taco Truck\n• Night Farmers Market featuring more than a dozen local vendors\, offering handmade items\, goodies\, food\, and more—perfect for browsing while you enjoy the fair atmosphere. \n📚 Learn about our Summer Reading Program\, sign up for challenges\, and celebrate the start of summer with friends\, family\, and neighbors. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 5:00–8:00 p.m.\n📍 Location: Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH \n✨ Everyone is welcome! \n\nThank you to our sponsor:\nThe Summer Fair is sponsored in part by the Sinclair Foundation.
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/summer-fair-night-market-summer-reading-kick-off/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured
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SUMMARY:Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Puppet Discover Show
DESCRIPTION:🦖 Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! 🌋 \n\nLed by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops 🧑‍🔬\, this action‑packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts 📚 that will wow even the biggest dinosaur fans. \nFeaturing life‑like\, colorful dinosaur puppets 🦕🦖 that stomp\, roar\, and charm 🎭 their way into every heart\, this show blends science 🔬\, storytelling 📖\, and imagination ✨ in the style of your favorite nature programs. \nIt’s an unforgettable field trip through time ⏳—without ever leaving your seat! 🎉 \n \n\n\nFamily friendly. Kids of all ages welcome. \nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/dino-academy-a-dinosaur-puppet-discover-show/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Program,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Club: Unearth a Story
DESCRIPTION:🦖 Summer Reading Club: Unearth a Story 🦕 \n\nDig into summer fun at the Bellaire Public Library! Our Summer Reading Club programs take place Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and are designed for kids in grades 1–6. \nUsing the 2026 CSLP theme “Unearth a Story\,” this exciting series runs from June 10 through July 22 and features a variety of hands‑on programs\, with many focusing on dinosaurs\, fossils\, and prehistoric adventures. Participants can expect stories\, activities\, crafts\, games\, and special programs that spark curiosity and bring ancient worlds to life. \nWhether your child is a dino expert or just loves to explore\, our Summer Reading Club offers a fun and engaging way to learn\, imagine\, and read all summer long! \n📚🦕 All programs are free\, and everyone is welcome. \n\n\nPrograms:  Wednesdays at 1:00 pm\n\nJune 10: 🦁 Zoo to You\nA zoo educator introduces you to some of our favorite animal ambassadors\, from birds and reptiles to amphibians and small mammals (sorry\, the zebra just won’t fit in the van!)\nJune 17: 🦖 Dynamic Dinosaurs\nT. Rex and other amazing dinosaurs will be explored in this interactive program with large fossil replicas and actual fossils. Find out how big these creatures were\, what they ate\, and other interesting information.\nJune 24: 🏺 Archeology\nDig into the past! Kids will excavate\, paint\, and engrave their own plaster “petroglyph” while discovering how archaeologists uncover prehistoric art.\nJuly 8: 🚂 Toys & Trains\nThe Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum’s Educational Outreach Program offers interactive experiences with toys\, dinosaurs\, and everyday life.\nJuly 15: 🦕 Dino Zipline\nDino Ziplines is a hands-on STEM program where students design an build a transporter to safely deliver a dinosaur egg to its nest using a zip line system. Participants will test and improve their designs while exploring basic engineering principles and problem-solving concepts.\nJuly 22: ⚒️ Interactive Fossils\nWitness the magic of learning through virtual activities. Students get up close and personal with genuine fossils\, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for science.\n\n  \n\nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/summer-reading-club-unearth-a-story/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T103000
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SUMMARY:Lil' Bookworms Story Time and Dino-craft
DESCRIPTION:📚🦖 Bring your little ones for a cozy\, joy‑filled time at the library—with a prehistoric twist! Lil’ Bookworms Story Time & Dino‑Craft is perfect for children ages 3 through Pre‑K\, but all ages are welcome to join the fun. 🦖📚 \n\nEach 30‑minute session includes a delightful reptile or dinosaur‑themed story and craft\, with plenty of giggles\, imagination\, and discovery. Spend time with Miss Bri as stories come to life and little hands create something special to take home—often inspired by dinosaurs\, fossils\, and the world long ago. \nIt’s a fun and gentle way to celebrate summer\, spark curiosity\, and build a love of books during our Summer Reading Program! \n\nPrograms:  Fridays at 10:30 am\n\nJune 12: 🐍 Snakes\nWe’ll read “Snakes on the Job\,” a story filled with sibilant sounds and wordplay. The snakes slide into trucks and roll out slowly\, operating various construction vehicles like bulldozers and diggers\, while building a surprise.\nCraft: Spiral Snakes\nJune 19: 🚫 No program — Library closed for Juneteenth\nJune 26: 🐘 Mammoths\nDoes your wooly mammoth need a wash? It’s not very easy to do… Find out exactly how when we read\, “How to Wash a Wooly Mammoth\,” a hilarious instruction manual.\nCraft: Woolly Mammoth Handprint\nJuly 10: 🦕 Pet Dinosaur\nWhat would you do it\, instead of a cat or a goldfish\, you had a dinosaur for a pet? Well\, that’s exactly what happens to the little boy in\, “How to Take Care of Your Dinosaur\,” where an enormous egg appears one day.\nCraft: “Hatch” your own pet dinosaur\nJuly 17: 🦅 Pterodactyl\nTeddy the T-Rex is jealous that his best friend Pete the Pterodactyl can fly. Pete can catch balls that fly high in the air\, he can help the teacher with things she can reach\, and basically\, he just seems cooler than Teddy at “Dino School.”\nCraft: Toilet Paper Roll Pterodactyl\nJuly 24: ⚒️ Fossils\nRhythmical text and lively\, well-researched illustrations follow a paleontologist and his crew as they find\, clean\, assemble\, and exhibit dinosaur bones in\, “Dig Those Dinosaurs.”\nCraft: My Dinosaur Fossil\n\n\nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/lil-bookworms-story-time-and-dino-craft/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Program
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SUMMARY:Stories in Stones with Daniel Caron
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating journey into the past with photographer Daniel Caron as part of our “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program. During time spent in New Mexico\, Daniel captured striking photographs of fossils and stone formations\, revealing the incredible stories hidden within the earth. 📸 \n\nThrough images and storytelling\, this presentation explores how fossils connect us to ancient worlds and how photography can preserve and share these moments in time. Perfect for curious minds\, nature lovers\, and anyone interested in science\, history\, and discovery. \nCome along as we uncover the stories written in stone—millions of years in the making! \n\nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/stories-in-stones-with-daniel-caron/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T090000
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SUMMARY:Library Closed on Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:The Bellaire Public Library closes annually on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth\, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery and recognizing freedom and emancipation in the United States. \nJuneteenth\, the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States\, is observed every year on June 19\, the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston\, Texas\, in 1865. On June 19\, 1865\, Major General Gordon Granger and Union soldiers arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, bringing news that the American Civil War had ended and enslaved people were now free\, 2½ years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation became official on Jan. 1\, 1863. The 13th Amendment\, ratified in 1865\, abolished slavery throughout the United States. \nJuneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. \n\n  \nBooks Anytime Online\n \nWhile the Library will be closed for the holiday\, access to our digital services is always available remotely. Check out e-books\, streaming audio or video\, digital magazines\, and more through Ohio Digital Library. Get access on your tablet or smartphone through the Libby app. \n 
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/library-closed-on-juneteenth-2/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closings
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SUMMARY:Teen Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:Teens! 😎 Join us this summer for fun\, learning\, and exploration at our two Teen Day Camps. Each day will feature interactive activities and will conclude with a hands-on science experiment. It’s a great opportunity to build new skills and expand your knowledge this summer. \nDay Camp Schedule:\n\nWednesday\, June 24: Solar Nachos 🌞🧀\nExplore solar energy by constructing a solar oven and cooking nachos!\nTuesday\, July 21: Rocket Launch 🚀✨\nHarness the potential of creativity and engineering by mastering the construction of rockets to launch.\n\nBoth programs will run from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm and lunch will be provided for all participants. \nRegistration:\nRegistration is mandatory to participate in one or both sessions. To register\, please call 740-676-9421 or visit the library to sign up in person. \n\nPartnership:\nThe Teen Day Camp programs are offered through a partnership with the Belmont County OSU Extension Office and 4-H Program. \n \n  \n\nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/teen-day-camp/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen Program
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Handmade Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:📄✨ Get creative as a family and discover the art of handmade paper making! In this hands‑on program\, participants will learn how paper is made from start to finish and create their own unique sheets using recycled materials. ✨📄 \n\nThis fun\, interactive experience blends creativity\, learning\, and a little bit of messy fun—perfect for crafters of all ages. Each family will leave with their own handmade paper and a new appreciation for this everyday material. \nJoin us at the Bellaire Public Library for a memorable\, make‑together experience that’s both educational and creative! \n\nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/family-program-handmade-paper-making/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T190000
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SUMMARY:Closed on 4th of July
DESCRIPTION: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!  \nWhile 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!
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/closed-on-4th-of-july/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closings
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Homemade Book Binding
DESCRIPTION:📚✨ Handmade Book Binding Family Program ✨📚 \n\nTake your creativity one step further by learning the art of handmade book binding! Following our paper making program\, families are invited to turn their handmade paper into their very own bound books. \nParticipants will explore simple bookbinding techniques and assemble a small book to take home—perfect for drawing\, journaling\, or recording summer memories. This hands‑on program blends creativity\, craftsmanship\, and storytelling in a fun and approachable way for all ages. \nJoin us at the Bellaire Public Library for a meaningful make‑together experience that celebrates how stories are created\, shared\, and preserved—one page at a time. \n\nSummer Reading 2026
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/family-program-homemade-book-binding/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
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SUMMARY:End of Summer Finale Celebration
DESCRIPTION:🎉 End of Summer Reading Finale Celebration 🎉 \n\nJoin us as we wrap up our Summer Reading Program with a fun‑filled End of Summer Finale Celebration! This exciting event is our way of celebrating the end of summer\, as well as our amazing participants and all the reading accomplishments achieved this summer. All are welcome! \nEnjoy games\, activities\, and entertainment for all ages\, plus chances to win exciting prizes\, including gift cards\, book baskets\, a bicycle\, and electronic devices. \nBring your friends and family and spend the evening celebrating summer\, reading\, and community with us—we can’t wait to see you there! \nHighlights include activities for all ages:\n• Bounce houses\n• Food trucks\n• Prize drawings \n🍕🍦 Food Vendors:\n• The Wood Fired Pizza Co.\n• Kirke’s Homemade Ice Cream
URL:https://bellairepubliclibrary.org/event/end-of-summer-finale-celebration/
LOCATION:Bellaire Public Library\, 330 32nd Street\, Bellaire\, OH\, 43906\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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