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Summer Reading 2023

Come one, Come all — Join us "All Together Now" under the BPL Big Top for Summer Reading 2023. Get ready for a summer of colossal reads and a menagerie of thrilling weekly programming throughout June and July! Log your weekly minutes read here.

Great Stone Viaduct Winter Lecture Series Online

The 11th annual Great Stone Viaduct Series concluded March 27th, 2024. BPL was honored to be able to partner this year with The Great Stone Viaduct Historical Education Society to have both in-person and online programming for the 2024 series. All of the programs from 2024 series are now online for viewing.

In Memoriam: Former Library Director Lois Walker

The Library solemnly notes the passing of former Library Director Lois Walker. Walker was the first director of the Bellaire Public Library located in the Mellott Memorial building, opening December 17, 1960. She held the position for 25 years, retiring in December, 1985. Lois passed away December 7, 2022.

No Library Card? Apply for a Digital Card!

Even if you don't have a library card, you can still access online materials with a digital library card! Bellaire area residents can now sign up for a digital card online. No visit to the Library necessary. See news story to learn more.

Lil' Bookworms Story Time and Craft

RETURNS THE WEEK OF SEPT 12! Lil' Bookworm Story Time and Craft will be held this fall on 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/Winter 2023 schedule coming soon!

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!

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.

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Closed on Thanksgiving Day

The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. May this Thanksgiving be full of gratitude, happiness, and delicious moments with your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving from the BPL staff!

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Lil' Bookworms Story Time and Craft

Lil' Bookworm Story Time is for kids ages 3 to 5 BPL's Lil' Bookworm Story Times and Craft are designed for children ages 3 through Pre-K, though all ages are welcome. These programs typically run for about half an hour. Join Miss Bri for a story, a craft, and lots of fun this fall on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm and Friday mornings at 10:30 am.

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COVID-19 Test Kits Available

Free test kits available. Limit of 4 per family. Curbside pickup only. Please call the Library.

COVID-19 Test Kits Available >>

No More Overdue Fees!

The Bellaire Public Library will now be free of overdue fines!

The Bellaire Public Library is closing the book on overdue fees! There are many stressors in life. Using your library card should not be one of them. As part of this year's Library Card Sign-Up Month, we are happy to announce that we will no longer be charging fines for returning library materials late. Outstanding overdue fees have also been wiped from existing patrons’ cards, so any overdue or lost materials may now be returned to the library without fines!

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