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#BrightenBelmont with the Belmont Public Library
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April 24, 2020 | Special Edition
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Belmont and the 2020 Census
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Wow! Belmont residents are on top of completing the 2020 Census! But if you are part of the 31.1% who still need to respond, don't worry — just fill out the Census
online, by phone, or by mail
based on where you were living on April 1.
Your responses are confidential, secure, and protected by law. Results from the 2020 Census will impact our community — its roads, schools, housing, and, of course, libraries. Census data also determine representation in federal, state, and local governments. Learn more about the Census from the
Town of Belmont
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Try
Acorn TV
from RBDigital to stream popular British & Australian comedies, dramas, and mysteries, plus documentaries and foreign films
While you're in your RBDigital account, take a look at our magazines. We've updated which magazines are available through RBDigital, so if you don't see your favorite titles here, you can find them on OverDrive instead. Peruse the available collection of
magazines on OverDrive
, then log in or use the Libby app to borrow them
— no waiting!
You can use
Ancestry.com
from home to explore your family tree, find hidden genealogical gems, and connect with history. Not sure where to start? Register for our online program
Getting to Know Ancestry
on April 30!
Through May 31, Kanopy is offering a selection of films that won’t deduct from your monthly play credits —
enjoy them here!
— as well as free, unlimited access to
Kanopy Kids
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- Starting April 29, join Julie Andrews and her daughter, author Emma Walton Hamilton for storytime on the new podcast, Julie's Library
- Watch the colorful chickadees, finches, and other birds that visit the live FeederWatch cam from Cornell Lab
- Attend online author panels and book signings at these Virtual Book Events You Can Attend From Home, compiled by Book Riot
- Check in on your mental, physical, social, and creative well-being with these self-care #StayHomeWriMo prompts from NaNoWriMo
- Try these at-home experiments from Mad Science, then check out our other online picks of the day for kids
- Explore the Belmont Community Cookbook, then submit a recipe!
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Belmont Public Library staff are staying safe at home
sewing masks for friends and family, gardening, baking, and, of course, reading. Share what you're doing to pass the time by tagging
#BrightenBelmont
on social media.
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Colorful fabric masks sewn by Ellen.
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Nancy's growing foraged chives and supermarket scallions.
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Sticky-sweet date buns from Bon Appétit — yum!
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Here are 5 things you can do to avoid coronavirus scams:
- Ignore offers for vaccinations and home test kits
- Hang up on robocalls
- Don't click on links in emails you didn't expect
- Research before you donate
- Stay in the know and learn more from the FTC
To ask general COVID-19 questions, dial 2-1-1 or
chat online
— open 24/7 with translators in multiple languages
Belmont's COVID-19 informational phone line: 617-993-2222
Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm
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The Belmont Public Library building is closed until further notice. Library staff are available Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
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and you can use our digital collection anytime, anywhere!
Need to get a library card or reset your password/pin?
Click here
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Trusted Health Resources
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