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Classical Guitar Concert
Classical guitarist and conductor Kevin Sherwin will be presenting a Classical Guitar Concert as Bellaire Public Library on Monday, September 25th at 6:00 pm. This concert is free and open to the public.
Mr. Sherwin is an accomplished soloist and leader of orchestral and choral ensembles, who infuses his active performance schedule with scholarly work in music performance practice. He has conducted and performed throughout the United States. More information about Mr. Sherwin can be found on his website at
www.kevinsherwin.com.
The Holocaust: A Personal Story
The Holocaust: A Personal Story presented by Jenniffer Weber will take place at the Bellaire Public Library on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 PM. This inspiring and eye-opening program offers a glimpse into the life of Holocaust survivor Magda Herzberger. This program is free and open to the public.
Crocheting with Theresa
On Wednesdays, join Theresa in a relaxing afternoon learning basic crochet techniques to create a lovely lap blanket for yourself or for a gift.
Classes will run Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm.
Weekly attendance not necessary, work at your own pace.
Materials provided for free.
Journaling & Relaxation With Theresa
Join Theresa for a relaxing afternoon Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 for journaling and relaxation. You will learn interactive journaling styles using relaxation exercises. You are invited to participate as often as you like. This program will take place in the Community Room downstairs unless otherwise noted.
For more details, please call the library at 740-676-9421.
Chess Club
January's meeting of the Chess Club will be held Saturday, January 5th at 10 AM.
Join us for Chess Club the first Saturday of each month! Chess Club will meet from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. A Chess Coach will be available at every meeting to teach and answer any questions. Chess sets will be provided. Tournament boards and refreshments available. Call the library for more details at 740-676-9421. Ages 12 to adult are welcome.
Annual Community Christmas Caroling
Annual Community Christmas Caroling, sponsored by the Friends of the Bellaire Public Library, will take place on Monday, December 12th, at 12:30, stating in the lobby of the Bellaire Public Library. Refreshments to follow. Please join us in this wonderful holiday tradition started by Mr. Emilio Bonfini.
Art on Display
Bellaire Public Library is pleased to feature art from the students of Bellaire High School. We have several incredible pieces of art on display in the library through November 21st. Please stop in and check out the amazing work of these talented students.
Stop in at the Bellaire Public Library at any time to sign up for the Bookaholics Anonymous Book Swap, our new book club where you drop recommend a book for someone else to read and then randomly pick someone else's recommendation. Once a month, we'll discuss the books we read, what we loved about them, what we didn't. Those that recommended the books can defend their choices or share their praise. Potluck discussions are held the last Thursday of the month at 5pm.
RETURNS THE WEEK OF SEPT 12! 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 schedules coming soon!
The Library has a limited supply of at-home rapid COVID test kits. Distribution of the rapid test kits is through curbside service only. Call the library at 740-676-9421 before planning a visit to make sure kits are still available, then stay in your car upon arrival and call the library to let staff members know you are here to pick up test kits.
Join our team! The Bellaire Public Library is currently seeking a team-oriented individual to fill our Programming, Publicity, and Grant Writing Position. Please click the link below for job description and requirements.