If you are interested in genealogy, you won’t want to miss this workshop on Ancestry.com, library edition. Ancestry is one of the most powerful resources for family history research that exists, and learning how to use it well, will help you not only with Ancestry, but with similar genealogy resources. This 90-minute workshop, led by librarian Nancy McColm, will explore the types of information Ancestry holds, and provide search tips, and hands-on practice. Registration is required, as space is limited.
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Children’s Concert: Sulinha & Trio
The music of Brazil comes to Boston! Come move, dance, and sing along with Sulinha and her band. Ages 2 & up.
Friday, June 28 at 10:30 am
Dr. David Alper Joins the Belmont Story Project
Listen to Dr David Alper speak with the Belmont Citizen-Herald’s Joanna Tzouvelis about owing a private practice in Belmont, his 30+ years on the Town’s Board of Health, and the rewards of volunteering.
Find out more about the Belmont Story Project.
Will Brownsberger Joins Belmont Story Project
Listen to MA State Senator Will Brownsberger speak with his daughter Carly, about about raising a family in Belmont, his work on the Board of Selectmen, and being a MA state senator.
Find out more about the Belmont Story Project.
Belmont Book Discussion 9/19
Join us on September 19 for a discussion of Kathleen Grissom’s The Kitchen House. This novel, set in the antebellum South, tells the story of an indentured servant and the slaves she lives among. Copies are available in the library’s main lobby. The Belmont Book Discussion group meets on the third Wednesday of every other month.
This year, we have added a special October meeting to discuss Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, our 2018 One Book One Belmont selection.
Kitchen House: Wednesday, September 19 @3PM in the Flett Room
Frankenstein: Wednesday, October 17 @3PM in the Flett Room. Copies available in the library’s Reading Room.
Getting the Most Out of Our Online Genealogy Resources
Learn about three great genealogy resources, available through the library: Ancestry.com; American Ancestors; and HeritageQuest. We’ll discuss the highlights, and give you tips on how to get the most out of each.
Tuesday, September 11
11:00AM to 12:30PM
Assembly Room.
Registration is optional, but appreciated.
Need a New Library Card?
Have you misplaced your library card? Has it been years since you’ve seen it? Or would you just like an upgrade? We are happy to make you a new one for a small $2.00 fee, just ask!
Fine Forgiveness & Food Drive
From Monday, December 10th until Monday, December 24thst, the Library is forgiving fines. Return overdue or billed Belmont materials and we’ll take care of any charges! We are also waiving old overdue fines on Belmont items.
*Please note: All overdue fines on BELMONT items will be eligible for forgiveness. Charges for lost or damaged items are not eligible, nor are fines from other libraries.
Please bring non-perishable canned goods to the library when you come to have your fines waived. All items will be donated to the Belmont Food Pantry to support those in need.