Learn how you can make delicious homemade ice cream with just a few ingredients. Darrell Kimball will demonstrate how with an easy-to-use tabletop ice cream maker. Recipes and samples provided! Register online, in person, or by calling 617-993-2870.

Many popular new titles have been added to Library Kindles! Take a look at the additions on Kindle A or Kindle B.

Crystal King to Speak on Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome

Join us and author Crystal King for the Friends of the Library May Author series. Crystal will speak on her book Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome, much of which she wrote IN the Belmont Library! The story of Rome’s notorious foodie, Marcus Gavius Apicius, told from the viewpoint of his slave and cook, Thrasius. An enthralling, delicious tale that will transport you into the crowded marketplaces and baths of ancient Rome and leave you hungry for ancient fare. Kirkus Review writes, “[i]n her addictively readable first novel…the food lore is fascinating and the time period is inherently dramatic…aficionados of all things SPQR will eat this up.”

Celebrate the art of the verse with Belmont poets Stephen Burt, Wendy Drexler, Valerie Duff, Nancy Esposito, Kevin Gallagher, Jacob Strautmann, and Richard Waring. These and other local poets will have their books on display during the month of April.

Thursday, May 4th at 7PM, Library Assembly Room

Free, thanks to the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.

If you have a story, we would love to add your voice to the Belmont Story Project.  This project collects the stories of the people of Belmont.  The topic can have to do with raising your kids, your work life, a funny story–whatever you decide.  Whether you’ve lived here for six months, or six decades, your story matters, and we’d love to add your voice to the collection.

And it’s easy.  We take care of the technology, and guide you through the process, so you can relax and enjoy the conversation.

Here’s a clip from our interview with Nancy Madanian Reppucci.  Or listen to full Belmont Story Project interviews online, on our SoundCloud.com page.

Interested?  

Contact Nancy McColm, 617-993-2870, or [email protected] to find out more.

At Books and Bites on Monday, April 10th at 11:00 AM in the Assembly Room of the Belmont Public Library, librarian Miriam MacNair will speak on the life and work of poet Denise Levertov, focusing on The Collected Poems of Denise Levertov and on two biographies–Denise Levertov:  A Poet‘s Life by Dana Greene and A Poet‘s Revolution:  The Life of Denise Levertov by Donna Krolik Hollenberg.

All are welcome to attend this free program, sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.  Refreshments will be provided.  The Assembly Room is handicapped accessible.

Part lecture, part discussion, part musical demonstration, join Marc Mandel, BSO Director of Program Publication, and Thomas Siders, BSO Associate Principal Trumpet, for a sneak peek at some of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s March programming.

Now in its sixth year, BSO Community 101 programs are designed to enhance your listening abilities and appreciation of music by focusing on upcoming BSO repertoire. No prior musical knowledge necessary, tickets are FREE, but please reserve ahead of time at bso.org.