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.
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On This Day in History
Interested in history? Check out On This Day for fascinating facts about historical events that occurred on this date through the years.
Click and Collect Now Available At Bellaire Public Library
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.
Free COVID 19 Test Kits Now Available
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.
An Afternoon with Nancy Carpino
Join us via Facebook Live for an afternoon with local-born author, Nancy Carpino. Her published works include: Christmas Rose, What Makes A Snowflake Grow, and the Leprechaun and His Bag of Gold.
Copies of her work will be available for purchase at the library, with 45% of the proceeds going to Bellaire Public Library.
Winter Lecture Series: Engineering Update on the Viaduct Project and Bike Trail
The final presentation of the 2021 Winter Lecture Series, on March 24th at 6PM. All lectures will be streaming via Facebook Live this year, which is accessible by visiting the Bellaire Public Library's Facebook page.
Winter Lecture Series: The Marietta Flood
The seventh of the 2021 Winter Lecture Series, on March 17th at 6PM. All lectures will be streaming via Facebook Live this year, which is accessible by visiting the Bellaire Public Library's Facebook page.
Winter Lecture Series: Through the Lens
The sixth of the 2021 Winter Lecture Series, on March 10th at 6PM. All lectures will be streaming via Facebook Live this year, which is accessible by visiting the Bellaire Public Library's Facebook page.
Winter Lecture Series: The Romance and Symbolism of Covered Bridges
The fifth of the 2021 Winter Lecture Series, on March 3rd at 6PM. All lectures will be streaming via Facebook Live this year, which is accessible by visiting the Bellaire Public Library's Facebook page.
Sixty years ago, on November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, at approximately 12:30 pm. To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of his death, a display honoring the memory of JFK’s enduring legacy — and serving as a solemn reminder of the tragic event that occurred 60 years ago — will be on display at the Bellaire Public Library through March of 2024.
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!
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.