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New – Streaming TV

Posted on by Lauren Pfendner

We’ve just added Acorn TV to our online offerings! Acorn allows you to stream popular British comedies, dramas, and mysteries, plus documentaries and foreign films.

The library has partnered with RBDigital to offer Acorn TV, so if you’ve already been using RBDigital to read digital magazines, you can access Acorn with those same login credentials. If you’re new to RBDigital, create an account that will work for both magazines and Acorn TV.

Please send your questions and comments to Ask A Librarian.

Today! Club de Español

Posted on by Lauren Pfendner

If you’re a language learner who wants to practice speaking Spanish, or maybe a formerly fluent Spanish speaker looking to polish up your skills, Club de español is for you.  In this group we practice speaking Spanish together in a low-key, supportive environment. 

While this group is focused on beginner to intermediate Spanish speakers, all who enjoy speaking Spanish are welcome.  Librarian Nancy McColm facilitates this group, and questions or comments can be sent to [email protected]. 

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 25 at 1pm in the Flett room. See our events page for more details and additional dates

Sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.

Discover Your Family History

Posted on by Lauren Pfendner
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.
 

Belmont Book Discussion 9/19

Posted on by Lauren Pfendner

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

Posted on by Lauren Pfendner
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.
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