Bellaire Public Library

Summer Story Time & Craft: Ages 3-K
2025-06-06 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Free Line Dancing Lessons
2025-06-10 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 Reading Club: Grades 1-6
2025-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 | 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 Cunningham. 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
2025-06-11 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:

Library Closed on Juneteenth
2025-06-19 09:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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.
Juneteenth, 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.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.

Books Anytime Online

While 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.

BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-06-24 18:00 | 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

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!

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!

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.

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.

Homeschool Learning Club
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 will enjoy hands-on experiences that blend reading, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, fostering a comprehensive approach to learning in a supportive environment.
HLC takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 2:00 PM.

2025 Schedule:

September 17: GAMES
Book: “Join in and Play”
Join us as we read a story about meeting friends and cooperation. Following, we will practice our skills by playing BIG games.
October 15: SPACE
Book: “The Spacesuit”
Off we go! After reading The Spacesuit, we will become engineers and build rocket ships to explore outer space.
November 19: AMERICA
Book: “America is…”
What does freedom mean to you? Come along as we journey through America and explore different parts of our great nation. We will then make a torch to light the way.
December 17: SNOW
Book: “Snowflake Bentley”
Do you live in a place where it snows every year? Or maybe you live somewhere so warm that it never snows! Wherever you live, you can have fun learning about snow!

Bright Minds Book Club
2025-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 a discussion about that topic and how the books everyone chose relate to it. Each month, we will also engage in a craft or activity at the book club that reflects the theme. Miss Bri will lead the monthly discussion for the younger kids and Mr. Chad will lead the conversation with the older students.
Bright Minds Book Club Fall/Winter Schedule:
September 2025:

Theme: Animals in Autumn
Book Club Date: Tuesday, September 30 at 4:00 pm
Book Club Activity: Pom Pom Hedgehog

October 2025:

Theme: Halloween
Book Club Date: Tuesday, October 28 at 4:00 pm
Book Club Activity: Pumpkin Catapult

November 2025:

Theme: Thanksgiving
Book Club Date: Tuesday, November 25 at 4:00 pm
Book Club Activity: Charlie Brown Thanksgiving “Dinner”

December 2025:
Taking a break for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays — we’ll see you in January!
January 2025:

Theme: Winter
Book Club Date: Tuesday, January 27 at 4:00 pm
Book Club Activity: Blizzard

➤ Download a poster of the September 2025-January 2026 schedule

BHS Thespians: An Evening of Comedy One-Acts
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
The Bellaire High School Thespians will present an evening of comedy one-act plays in the Bellaire Public Library’s Activity Room two nights this fall. Public performances will be held on Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 3. Both performances will start at 7 pm.
A $10 admission fee will be charged to help raise funds for the BHS Thespians.
BHS Thespians Present: An Evening of Comedy – One Acts:

Audience
Hard Candy
Schubert’s Last Serenade
Date With Death
The Legend of Sagenfeld

*NOTE: This program is put on by the BHS Thespians and is not a library-sponsored event.

Special Board Meeting
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | OH
The Bellaire Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Table Room on the lower level of the Library.

Special Board Meeting
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | OH
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.

Local History Center & Bellaire Archives Grand Opening
2025-10-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 of the new room and its contents. Historic exhibits will also be on display around the Library. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, and our community partners are invited to display a table in our Activity Room.
Those in attendance will receive a ticket for a door prize raffle of a Bellaire history basket.

–Image from the Nancy Robinson Frizzi Postcard collection of the Bellaire Public Library

Closed on Columbus Day
2025-10-13 09:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 country. Bellarie, Ohio, has a proud Italian heritage, preserved by the descendants of an immigrant community who arrived in the early 1900s, seeking work in coal mines and glass factories, bringing their Italian culture with them. The local Bellaire Sons of Italy Lodge (Lodge #754) has been a pillar of the Italian community since its chartering in 1917, providing a space for social events, cultural classes, and fundraising for other organizations.
Remember that while the Library closes for holidays, our digital services are always available 24/7 with your library card. Don’t have a BPL card? If you’re a Belmont County resident, you can get a digital library card. With your digital card, you can check out books through the Ohio Digital Library through the Libby app on your smartphone or tablet, or on your laptop or computer at https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/.

Veterans Day Concert
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 of music. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

Closed on Veterans Day
2025-11-11 09:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 Band. Celebrate with music and community as we recognize those who have served.
Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, November 12th.

Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-27 09:00 - 18:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 thankful for the stories we’ve shared, the connections we’ve built, and the joy you bring to our library.
We wish you a safe, cozy, and joyful holiday filled with warmth, good food, and great books. Regular hours will resume on Friday, November 28th.

BHS Thespians Christmas Play
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 by the BHS Thespians and is not a library-sponsored event.

Santa Visit—Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Craft
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
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 out our juvenile books for Kwanza, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s on display!

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
2025-12-24 09:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
The Library will be closed both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to allow our team time to celebrate the season with loved ones.
Regular hours will resume on Friday, December 26.
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday!

Library Closes Early on New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 14:30 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
We will be closing at 2:30 pm on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, December 31) and closed all of New Year’s Day (Thursday, January 1) to ring in the new year and give our team a well-deserved break.
Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!

Closed on New Year's Day
2026-01-01 09:00 - 18:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States

Afterschool Teen Programs
2026-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
Our Afterschool Teen Library Program offers a fun, safe, and welcoming space where teens in grades 6–12 can explore new interests, build skills, and connect with friends. Together with OSU Extension & 4‑H, we’ve created a lineup of hands‑on, curiosity‑sparked activities that empower teens to learn, create, and discover—all while having a great time.

Whether they’re creating art, raising chicks, engineering indoor gardens, or launching rockets, teens can expect an exciting mix of learning and fun. We invite all teens to join us after school for engaging programs, new friendships, and a place to feel inspired!

Each month features a different themed program:

January 12th at 3:00 pm: ❄️ Snow Art – A creative winter workshop where teens experiment with artistic techniques to make unique snow‑inspired creations.
February 10th & 24th at 3:00 pm: 🐣 ChickQuest – A deep dive into biology and agriculture as teens explore the full lifecycle of chickens and learn the science behind avian development.
March 9th & 23rd at 3:00 pm: 🌿 Indoor Garden Creators – A blend of creativity, sustainability, and plant science as teens build and care for their own indoor gardens.
April 7th & 21st at 3:00 pm: 💧 Hydroponics for Teens – An introduction to soil‑less gardening that teaches sustainable agriculture and hands‑on growing techniques.
May 11th at 3:00 pm: 🦋 Butterfly Conservation – Teens learn about butterflies, their ecosystems, and how to support local conservation efforts.
☀️ 🚀 Summer Day Camps – Two exciting day-long summer experiences:

Solar Energy Day Camp (June 24)
Rocketry Day Camp (July 21)
Each camp offers interactive workshops that ignite a passion for science and technology.

Lil' Bookworms Story Time & Craft
2026-01-15 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-01-16 10:30 - 11:00 | 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 about half an hour. Join Miss Bri for a story, a craft, and lots of fun on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm and Friday mornings at 10:30 am.
Winter/Spring 2026 Schedule:
➤ Download a printable brochure schedule

Thurs., Jan. 15 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Jan. 16 at 10:30 AM
Let it snow! Through cleverly positioned die-cut windows, little readers can watch Flip the penguin build a snowman—then pull a tab to make it snow so he can start another. Following, we will build our own marshmallow snowmen.
Thurs., Jan. 22 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Jan. 23 at 10:30 AM
When you have a pair of warm mittens and a great imagination, a snowy day is an invitation to explore and have fun. So Zoey the daring chicken and Sam the loyal pig are headed to the North Pole! We will then make our own watercolor resist mittens.
Thurs., Jan. 29 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Jan. 30 at 10:30 AM
A little groundhog named Tess tries every trick to avoid going to sleep for the winter. . . and almost misses Groundhog Day! Afterwards, at our craft time will make a little groundhog to hibernate.
Thurs., Feb. 5 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Feb. 6 at 10:30 AM
After a variety of animals get stuck one by one in bubble gum melting in the road, they must survive encounters with a big blue truck and a burly black bear. Join in the fun by making a craft fingerprint bubble gum machine.
Thurs., Feb. 12 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Feb. 13 at 10:30 AM
From frilly hearts and silly hearts to growing hearts and glowing hearts, there’s plenty of love to go around. Will you join the peas in giving away some valentines? Any kind will do… Every hap-pea heart says, “I Love You!” Go home with a heart gnome.
Thurs., Feb. 19 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Feb. 20 at 10:30 AM
Eigen’s mom has come to talk to Mrs. Connor’s class about a special holiday called Lunar New Year. She tells them all the fun ways that the holiday is celebrated around the world. After reading the book, we will make Chinese paper lanterns.
Thurs., Feb. 26 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Feb. 27 at 10:30 AM
They say a leopard can’t change its spots—but Spot sure can! There will be a special treat at today’s story time: polka-dot cookies (allergy note: sugar cookies with yellow, blue, red, and green frosting).
Thurs., Mar. 5 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Mar. 6 at 10:30 AM
The Duckling asks for a cookie—and gets one! It isn’t fair! The Pigeon NEVER gets what he asks for. Do YOU think the Pigeon should get a cookie, too? C is for cookie will be the craft because everyone should get a cookie.
Thurs., Mar. 12 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Mar. 13 at 10:30 AM
We’ll be wearing green this week. Will you? Celebrate with us by reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons and making your own handprint rainbow.
Thurs., Mar. 19 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Mar. 20 at 10:30 AM
Illustrations of puddles, peeping birds, blooming boughs, sunshine, and kites are brought joyously to life in a lyrical and colorful celebration of spring. A rain-themed art project will round out today’s story time.
Thurs., Mar. 26 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Mar. 27 at 10:30 AM
Velvet tries to persuade Bamboo not to be afraid of dragonflies. Will it be a successful effort? After we read the story, we will make tissue paper dragonfly friends to take home.
Thurs., Apr. 2 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Apr. 3 at 10:30 AM
When Pete wakes up Easter morning, ready to check out his basket of goodies, he discovers the Easter Bunny needs a little extra help. Our favorite groovy blue cat puts on his bunny ears and finds a way to collect, paint, and hide the eggs all in time for Easter. Puffy paint marshmallow bunnies will then be created.
Thurs., Apr. 9 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Apr. 10 at 10:30 AM
We will read the hit book about a willful young frog with a serious identity crisis and his heard-it-all-before father. Frog wants to be anything but a frog, but learns that being himself isn’t bad. After we read, we’ll create frog headbands to complement the story.
Thurs., Apr. 16 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Apr. 17 at 10:30 AM
A charming ode to a toddler’s love of trains, whether sending toy animals on a journey around a model track or driving a cardboard-box locomotive, this little puppy really likes trains. All aboard! Go home with your own paper train.
Thurs., Apr. 23 at 5:00 PM and Fri., Apr. 24 at 10:30 AM
Celebrate National Library Week with Daniel Tiger and Prince Wednesday. They are so excited for story time at the library! But first they have to learn how to be calm and quiet. Can they calm down before story time starts? We’ll make paper bookworms to celebrate.

Library Closed on MLK Day
2026-01-19 09:00 - 19:00 | Bellaire Public Library, 330 32nd Street, Bellaire, OH, 43906, United States
Holiday Closure Notice:
The Bellaire Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday set aside to honor the legacy of Dr. King, his commitment to education, and his unwavering pursuit of justice. We wish everyone a restful and reflective holiday.
Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

Online offerings always available:
Even though the library will be closed, our online offerings are always available. Download e-books, audiobooks, e-magazines, and more at The Ohio Digital Library online or through your smartphone with the Libby app. All you need is your library card to get started!
