Summer Reading 2022 ends Saturday, July 30
We read over 35,000 nautical miles in minutes throughout June and July - well done, participants! We hope to see you all back next summer. Thank you for your participation in 2022!
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Help Us Pick New Hours for Story Time!
Bellaire area members of the public - the Bellaire Public Library needs your help! If you have children or grandchildren ages 3-5, we would like to know which days and times would be the most convenient for you for us to hold our Story Time programs.
Library Closed October 24 - No Water
Due to a scheduled shut down of the water main, the Library will be closed all day, Monday, Oct 24. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Normal library hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 25.
COVID-19 Test Kits Available
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.
Now Available At BPL: Wireless Hotspots
Bellaire Public Library received a grant from T-Mobile for the funding of these wireless hotspots to provide electronic connections to the Internet for school staff, students and library patrons who do not have access to the Internet. See link for more information.
Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series Now Available Online
Thank you for making this year's series a great success! The 2022 Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series Programs are now available to view online. See link for details.
Lil' Bookworms Story Time
Join Miss Bri for an evening of reading, crafts, and fun! Monday nights at 5:30 throughout April. Registration required. Limit of 10 children.
Ohio Department of Health Testing Site
This Ohio Department of Health website features a searchable map of testing locations, as well as where at-home testing kits may be available. See below for link.
Free COVID Test Kits Website
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests, all that is required is your name and address. The tests are completely free and are shipped within 7-12 days. See link below to sign up for yours today.
Christmas Craft Night
Join Miss Bri for a fun night of crafting on Wednesday, December 15th. Ages 5-10. Registration required. (Limit 25)
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.