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Where Curiosity Takes Flight

This isn’t just a place for books — it’s where curiosity soars, confidence grows, and new connections are formed. Whether you’re three or eighty-three, Belmont Public Library is your launchpad for whatever comes next.

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Curious by nature. Organized for you.

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Whether you're looking for a quiet place to work, a storytime for your little ones, or simply want to know what’s happening around town, we’ve got you covered.

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Mango Languages

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Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in a wide variety of foreign languages....

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CreativeBug

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Creativebug offers over 1000 video classes in drawing, painting, sketchbooking, sewing, quilting, knitting, jewelry making, and much more, taught by the world’s top artists, designers and crafters.

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LinkedIn Learning

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Utilizes video tutorials to help anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills. Access is limited to Belmont residents.

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PressReader

PressReader offers 7000 daily newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries in 60 languages using a computer or mobile app.

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Ancestry Library

Available in Library Only

Thousands of family history databases, including vital records, census records, ship passenger lists, military records and lots more!

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New York Times

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The Minuteman Library Network and the Belmont Public Library now provide free unlimited access to nytimes.com, and 72-hour remote access through our library’s websites with a promo...

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Get Ready: Library Grand Opening Celebration

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the new library building all weekend long! Saturday Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday Hours: 1:00-5:00pm Snow Date: Sunday, January 18th

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Building Updates

Changes to Library Service: Going to Library Lite!

We’re getting closer and closer to opening our new building! Thank you for your patience during this transition! Browsing collections at both locations are no longer available, but Library Staff are able to answer questions and place reservations! Library Lite Services available at both temporary locations: Beech Street Exclusive Services: Benton Library Exclusive Services:

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Library Latest: December 23, 2025

Baby, it’s cold outside! Why not stay inside with one of these cozy winter reads for kids that go perfect with a cup of cocoa!

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Library Latest- December 9, 2025

Prepare for the winter months with these fiction and non-fiction books celebrating this season.

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Where Curiosity Takes Flight

Curious by nature. Organized for you.

First time visiting? We’re happy to have you.

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Explore programs and resources just for teens.

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The library is here to support your curriculum.

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Hoopla

Kanopy

Mango Languages

CreativeBug

LinkedIn Learning

Hoopla

Libby

PressReader

Ancestry Library

New York Times

See What's New

Browse all of the Latest Updates from the Library

Get Ready: Library Grand Opening Celebration

Changes to Library Service: Going to Library Lite!

Library Latest: December 23, 2025

Library Latest- December 9, 2025

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