Bellaire Public Library

Ohio Valley Promenaders
2024-01-16 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-01-09 16:45 - 21:00, 2024-01-02 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-12-26 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-12-19 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-11-28 16:45 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Library Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Bellaire Public Library will be closed Monday, January 15th. Normal Library hours will resume Tuesday, January 16th.

BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2024-01-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-21 18:30 - 19:30
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS:
The Board of Trustees meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Table Room. When a holiday falls on the 3rd Tuesday, the Board will then meet on either the second or fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.

➤ Learn more about BPL’s Board of Trustees

Library Closing Early Friday Jan. 5
2024-01-05 16:00 - 23:59
The Library will be closing one hour early at 4 pm on Friday, January 5, for a staff training.

Library Closes at 4 PM on the First Friday of the Month
2024-01-05 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

"The Great Christmas Heist" Story Time and Craft
2023-12-15 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for a special Christmas-themed Lil’ Bookworms, Friday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 am when local author Joe Woodley will read his recently published children’s book, “The Great Christmas Heist!” Learn more about this book and its author at https://agreatchristmasbook.com/.

Cookies With Kris Kringle
2023-12-13 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a visit from old St. Nick, Wednesday, Dec 13 at 5 p.m. There will be cookies, crafts, cocoa, and – of course, Kris Kringle. That’s right, Santa is coming to town so head on over to the Bellaire Public Library, Wednesday, Dec. 13 for a night of holly, jolly fun!

5 Legal Documents Every Adult Needs
2023-12-11 17:30 - 18:30
Join Jarvis Law Office for this free informational event: 5 Legal Documents Every Adult Needs.*
Aging can bring many challenges and risks, some of the biggest being probate fees, taxes, illness, nursing home costs, and financial scams. Learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your assets.
Getting Your Affairs in Order: Documents to Prepare for the Future
No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, planning for the future can make all the difference in an emergency and at the end-of-life. Being prepared and having important documents in a single place can give you peace of mind, help ensure your wishes are honored, and ease the burden on your loved ones.
• Durable Power of Attorney
• Healthcare Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• HIPAA
• Will

*NOTE: This is not a Library-sponsored event. This program is sponsored by Jarvis Law Office.

Lil' Bookworms Story Time and Craft
2023-12-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-12-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-11-24 10:30 - 11:00
RETURNS THE WEEK OF SEPT 12! Lil’ Bookworm Story Time and Craft will be held this fall on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and Fridays at 10:30 am.
BPL’s Lil’ Bookworm Story Times are designed for children ages 3-6 years old, though all ages are welcome. The programs typically run about a half an hour. Lil’ Join Miss Bri this coming fall for some reading, crafts, and fun!
Fall/Winter 2023 schedule coming soon!

Lil' Bookworms Story Time and Craft
2023-12-05 17:30 - 18:00, 2023-11-28 17:30 - 18:00
RETURNS THE WEEK OF SEPT 12! Lil’ Bookworm Story Time and Craft will be held this fall on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm and Fridays at 10:30 am.
BPL’s Lil’ Bookworm Story Times are designed for children ages 3-6 years old, though all ages are welcome. The programs typically run about a half an hour. Join Miss Bri this coming fall for some reading, crafts, and fun!
Fall/Winter 2023 schedule coming soon!

Ohio Valley Promenaders
2023-12-05 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 — 4:45 to 6:00 pm
Line Dance: Beginners — 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Square Dancers — 7:00 to 9:00 pm

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.

BHS Thespians Christmas Play
2023-12-04 18:00 - 19:30
Join the Bellaire High School Thespians for their annual Christmas play performance at our Library, “Snow Wars,” Monday, Dec. 4 at 6 pm. 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 Closing Early Friday Dec. 1
2023-12-01 16:00 - 23:59
The Library will be closing one hour early at 4 pm on Friday, Dec. 1, for a staff training.

Library Closed on Thanksgiving Day
2023-11-23
In observance of Thanksgiving, the Bellaire Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 23rd. We are grateful for our patrons and our community who make it a pleasure to serve. We wish you all a bountiful and happy Thanksgiving! Normal Library hours will resume Friday, November 24th.
While the Library will be closed for the holiday, access to the Library’s digital services are also available remotely. Check out e-books, streaming audio or video, digital magazines, and more through Ohio Digital Library. You can even check out digital cookbooks with your library card (see below)!
