Bellaire Public Library

Ohio Valley Promenaders
2023-09-12 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-09-05 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-08-29 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-08-15 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-08-01 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-07-25 16:45 - 21:00, 2023-07-11 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.

Private Event
2023-09-09, 2023-08-12, 2023-07-29
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. 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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BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-09-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-08-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-07-11 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.

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Library Closed Over Labor Day Weekend
2023-09-01 12:00 - 2023-09-04 23:59
Library will be closed Friday, September 1 starting at noon through Monday, September 4 to honor and recognize the contributions and achievements of American workers. We will reopen Tuesday, September 5 and will be open from 9 am to noon on Friday, September 1. Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

Free Line Dancing Lessons
2023-08-22 16:30 - 18:45, 2023-08-08 16:30 - 18:45, 2023-07-18 16:30 - 18:45
C’mon down and learn how to dance, “All Together Now,” in a line! Jenny Roupe will be providing free line dancing lessons for our Summer Reading program.
Lessons are given n the Library’s Community Room from 4:30 pm to 6:45 pm on the following dates:

June 13
June 20
July 18
August 8
August 22

BPL Board of Trustees Meeting
2023-08-15 18:00 - 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 then the Board will meet on either the second or fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to attend.

MEMBERS OF THE 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
James Cochran, President
Ron Marling
Kelli Shallcross, Secretary
Bob Wallace
Daniel Frizzi
Doug Potts
Vincent Kolenich

Belmont Co. WIC: Mama-Palooza
2023-08-02 13:00 - 15:00
Celebrating all Moms and Moms-to-be! Join Belmont County WIC for some fun, prizes, information and food!!! All Moms and Moms-to-be from Belmont County and all who are on the Belmont County WIC Program. First come, first served until they run out. The WIC staff will be available to sign up anyone wanting to join WIC or have questions about Breastfeeding.
For questions, call the Belmont County WIC office at 740-676-2232.

NOTE: This is not a Library-sponsored event.

Little Bookworms Story Time and Craft
2023-07-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-07-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-07-13 10:30 - 11:00
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 summer Thursday morning at 10:30 am for some reading, crafts, and fun!
Summer Reading Schedule:

Summer Reading Program
2023-07-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:00
Weekly Summer Reading Programs will be held for kids ages 6-12 on Wednesdays at 1 pm throughout June and July. Kids are invited to stay for open play in the Library’s Community Room for open play with board games and a craft station following the program. Open play closes at 3 pm.
All Together Now!
Between the weeks of July 17-29, we’ll be collecting donations for the Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department. Needed supplies include paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.
WEEKLY PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, June 7 at 1 pm: “Meet Our Neighbors” with local law enforcers — Deputy Sheriff Joshua Haught & Police Chief JJ Watson will tell us about their role in the community, read the book Our Police by Jack E. Levin, and show us their police cars!
All Together Now!
Between the weeks of June 4-17, we will be collecting donations for the food pantries at the Salvation Army and The Living Bread Kitchen at First United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, June 14 at 1 pm: Open to all ages — Magician Rory Rennick presenting a historic portrayal as Henry “Box” Brown — For the week of Juneteenth, we’ll learn about the iconic escaped slave-turned-magician who mailed himself to freedom in a small wooden box.
Wednesday, June 21 at 1 pm: “Meet Our Neighbors” with Jersey the K9 Therapy Dog with Handler Jennifer Yuhase — What does a Therapy Dog do? Handler Jennifer will explain and read a book K9 Duke the Comfort Dog, then you’ll have the chance to hang out with Jersey the K9 Therapy Dog.
All Together Now!
Between the weeks of June 18-30, we’ll be collecting donations for the Belmont County Animal Shelter. Please see a list of suggested donation items by clicking this link.
Wednesday, June 28 at 1 pm: Make Some Magical Music — We may not have 76 trombones for a big parade, but we will have a great time! Bridgeport Schools music teacher Miss Ashley Krieger will bring instruments for kids to play to lead us in some music basics and teach us some fun songs.
Wednesday, July 5 at 1 pm: Free Play Day with Ice Cream Floats — In honor of the 4th of July, we’ll enjoy red and blue ice cream floats. An “Arts & Crafts” station where kids can make their own crafts and several games will be available for kids to play in the Library’s Community Room.
Wednesday, July 12 at 1 pm: “Zoo to You” Program — Zoo educators from Oglebay’s Good Zoo will teach us about some unlikely beneficial and social animals. Come and meet an armadillo, an opossum, and some very social cockroaches!
Wednesday, July 19 at 1 pm: “Meet Our Neighbors” with the Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department — Lieutenant Zach Coffield will tell us what volunteer firefighters do, read the book Fire Trucks Jim Keppeler, and give a tour of a fire truck!
All Together Now!
Between the weeks of July 17-29, we’ll be collecting donations for the Bellaire Volunteer Fire Department. Needed supplies include paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.
Wednesday, July 26 at 1 pm: Free Play Day — For our last program of Summer Reading, we’ll let the kids play “All Together Now.” The “Arts & Crafts” station where kids can make their own crafts will be available as well as several games for the kids to play together.

➤ Download a printable schedule for our Summer Reading Programs for kids ages 6-12
➤ For kids 3-6, see our Summer Reading Story Times
