We miss seeing Rubi on Mondays, but she'll be here virtually for us on Zoom. This active program will get kids (and their grownups) moving, dancing, and having fun!
Tai Chi practitioner and coach, Aisling O'Shea, will guide you through this beautiful and low impact form of martial art and meditation. No equipment necessary; just wear comfortable clothing! Live sessions will be recorded and shared later. Email Corinne at ccoveney@minlib.net to register.
Getting to Know Ancestry
Thu. April 30 • 7 pm
Join our Ancestry.com workshop on Zoom to get the most out of this rich genealogy resource. We’ll go over the types of records Ancestry holds, plus tips for searching and organizing your work. Email Nancy at nmccolm@minlib.net to register.
National Library Week, April 19-25
Celebrate National Library Week!
Register for one of our online programs — find them all on our events calendar!
Say #ThankYouLibraries by sharing how libraries have made a difference in your life
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram at @belmontlibma for fun challenges and questions this coming week
Share your recipes
The Belmont Public Library is putting together a community cookbook and we want your help! Please submit your favorite comfort food recipes you’ve been making during the crisis so we can share them with our community. We will make each recipe available online as soon as we are able to process it. We are all in this together and enjoying some great food will definitely help us get through it.
Click here to view the cookbook — and if you try out any of these recipes, tag @belmontlibma in your photos!
What's new?
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 access 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!
Start a garden, learn about your family name, or try one of these other ideas from FamilySearch that you can do at home
Tour the National Parks, listen to author interviews, or watch videos from kids' authors from the comfort of home
Stay connected
Curious about what the Belmont Public Library staff are doing from home? Here's a peek behind the scenes! We're spending quality time with our families, baking, and, of course, reading. We invite you to share what you're doing to pass the time by tagging #BrightenBelmont on social media.
The Belmont Public Library building is closed until further notice. Library staff will be unavailable on Monday, April 20 for Patriots' Day, but you can use our digital collection anytime, anywhere.
Need to get a library card or reset your password/pin? Click here.
