60th Anniversary of the Bellaire Public Library
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Bellaire Public Library, we would like to share with you the history of how it came to be.
Holiday Closings
The library will be CLOSED for the holidays from December 23rd through January 1st. We will reopen on Saturday, January 2nd, at 9 AM. No fines will be assessed during this time and all due dates will be extended, so no renewals will be necessary. Have a Merry Christmas and we will see you in the new year!
"Just A Grocer's Son" An Hour with the Author
Join us as Daniel Frizzi, Jr. discusses his new book, "Just A Grocer's Son," a story of immigrants, of family, and of small neighborhoods throughout the twentieth century.
Zoom with Santa
Join us live via Zoom for this special event! Stop in the library or call us at (740) 676-9421 to register. Email invites to the event will be sent out the day before.
Virtual Fall Storytime: Click, Clack. Ho! Ho! Ho!
As read by Mary Roberts
Written by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
A Simon and Schuster Publication
BPL Fall Virtual Storytime: The Day the Crayons Quit
As read by Mary DeGenova
Written by Drew Daywalt
Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
A Philomel Books Publication
https://www.penguin.com/publishers/philomel/
Bellaire Public Library has free COVID-19 At-Home Test Kits for curbside pick-up only. Please call ahead to arrange a pick-up time.
Bellaire Public Library is now offering Click & Collect curbside service on Mondays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, and Thursdays from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Click & Collect is a safe and convenient way for patrons to pick up “on-hold” items from the library. Patrons can wait in their vehicle while a member of the staff brings the items out to them or they can grab their items from a designated space/area. To take advantage of this service you will need to download the free SEO Libraries App from the Apple App Store or Google Play, sign in to your library account with your library card number and PIN. If you have holds available at the library, simply click on the "Click and Collect" button during curbside hours and follow the directions.
Interested in history? Check out On This Day for fascinating facts about historical events that occurred on this date through the years.
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Bellaire Public Library, we would like to share with you the history of how it came to be.