Lil' Bookworms Story Time and Craft
2024-11-07 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-14 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-21 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-11-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-29 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-12-05 17:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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.
➤ Download a pdf of the 2024 Winter schedule

FALL SCHEDULE:

Thurs., Oct. 31 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Nov. 1 at 10:30 AM
OWLS: Whooooo, whoooooo is the cutest animal in the forest? Not Baby Owl, or at least he thinks… until Mama Owl agrees! We’ll read “I’m Not Cute!” and then make an adorably cute owl with paper plates and cupcake liners.
Thurs., Nov. 7 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Nov. 8 at 10:30 AM
MOOSE: Take a wild trip with two ducks and a moose, then make a moose craft using your handprints as antlers!
Thurs., Nov. 14 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Nov. 15 at 10:30 AM
FOX: These are too smelly! These have holes!! These don’t match!!! Help Fox find the right pair of socks, then learn about words that rhyme making a paper bag “Fox with Socks” craft.
Thurs., Nov. 21 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Nov. 22 at 10:30 AM
THANKSGIVING: Henrietta Hen and her friends have cooked up lots of Thanksgiving treats. Find out what each animal has brought to the feast, then make a turkey dot painting!
Thurs., Nov. 28 NO PROGRAM (Library closed for Thanksgiving)
Fri., Nov. 29 at 10:30 AM
MOUSE: Mouse has everything she needs for a house, but there’s one thing missing: company! Help her find some friends, then make your own mouse friend to take home to your house.
Thurs., Dec. 5 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Dec. 6 at 10:30 AM
CHRISTMAS: Celebrate Christmas with Bluey and Bingo, then decorate your own Christmas cookies! (Allergy Note: store-bought sugar cookies, red and green food coloring, vanilla frosting, and sprinkles will be used.) Wear your Christmas pajamas!

Library Surplus Auction Sale
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00
The Bellaire Public Library will be holding a sale of surplus items by silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 am to 1 pm. Items include a lawn mower, snow blower, leaf blower, furniture, and other misc. items. The shed on the Library’s property will be auctioned off by closed bid. Bids for the purchase AND removal of the shed will be accepted through Monday, November 18, 2024. For a complete list of surplus items and details for the silent auction and closed bid, view the posters below or download a pdf of the flyer.

Library Closed on Veterans Day
2024-11-11
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 will be closed for the holiday, our digital services are always available remotely. Check out e-books, streaming audio or video, digital magazines, and more through Ohio Digital Library.

Ohio Valley Promenaders
2024-11-12 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-11-19 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-11-26 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-12-03 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-12-10 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-12-17 16:45 - 21:00
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
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-17 18:00 - 19:00
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

Library Closed on Thanksgiving Day
2024-11-28
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, digital magazines, and more through Ohio Digital Library.

BHS Thespians Christmas Play - The Grinch
2024-12-04 18:00 - 19:00
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 sing-a-long, and light refreshments. Admission is free and a canned goods donation is requested for charity.

Library Closes at 4 PM on the First Friday of the Month
2024-12-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-03 16:00 - 17:00
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

Santa Visit With Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Craft
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00
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 out. We currently have books for Kwanza, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s on display!

Library Closed for Holidays
2024-12-24, 2024-12-25
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!

Library Closes Early on New Year's Eve
2024-12-31 14:30 - 19:00

Library Closed for Holiday
2025-01-01

Private Event
2025-01-04 00:00 - 23:59
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 stopping by at the circulation desk during regular library hours. Saturday reservations need to end at 3:30 pm and be out of the building by 5:00 pm. Please be sure to review fee schedules for the Community Activity Room and the Table Room before booking a reservation.
Check our online activity calendar on this website for availability of rooms:
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Library Closed Jan. 6 Due to Winter Weather
2025-01-06 09:00 - 19:00
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 are closed, the Library’s digital resources are always available and accessible from the safety of your home with no hazardous driving to the Library in bad weather necessary. Check out e-books, magazines, audio, and more on your mobile device. Just grab your library card and head to https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/ or use the Libby app on your smartphone or tablet to download a cozy read.
