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Bellaire Public Library 111 S. Bridge St. Bellaire MI 49615 |
Fall/Winter Hours Tuesday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 2 pm WE WILL BE CLOSED ON NOVEMBER 27TH AND 28TH FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY |
Library of Things Gardening tools for removal of invasive species plants Hotspots to use reliable internet access in our area for free! Nintendo Switch (What a fun family game night idea!) Chromebooks that you are able to check out and bring home to use. Launchpads- preloaded tablets with educational STEM games and eBooks for ages 3-10. Wonderbooks- picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels with a built-in audiobook that will read aloud to the child! They still get to turn physical pages and see the beautiful illustrations. Metal detector Singer sewing machine Video Projector with screen 3-D printer that is available for you to use in the library Pickleball outdoor set STEM Kits Come in and check out all we have to offer! |
A Note from The Bellaire Library Trustees: The Board of Trustees are very pleased to announce we have a new Director. Dawn DeHeer has been selected after serving in the Interim role for the last two months, and working as the Programming Librarian for the last six years. Many of you may be familiar with her excellent work coordinating the Summer Reading Program, family literacy nights, guest speakers and more. Please give her a warm welcome! Special thank you to Senator Demoose for accepting the federal funds (LSAT) which provide funding to Library of Michigan to operate the Database that allows us to borrow books from other libraries, known as MeL. November is a great month to start thinking about the perfect holiday gifts. Our annual auction is coming up and we have some perfect ideas for just that. This year The Friends of the Library have come up with amazing "experiences" for auction bidding starting on Nov. 17, and ending December 8. Here is a sneak peek at some of the memory making experiences that will be up for grabs: - A One week time-share in Hawaii (could also be used in other US locations.) WOW! - Gift card for a one night stay at the beautiful, historic Sleeping Bear Inn in Glen Arbor, MI. - A certificate to use at Traverse City Curling Club for a group where you'll receive a lesson and two hours of playing time. - 5 classes at Yoga Bellaire - A one hour private tasting in the yurt at Torch Lake Cellars - A guided kayak trip for five people with Paddle Antrim - A ski package from Shanty Creek Resorts Keep an eye on our website for other packages that could be added to the list. The link for the auction will also be found there. https://www.bellairelibrary.org Another way you can support the Library, is to join our Friends of the Library group. Members receive a punch card for one free book from our book sale room every month, and are encouraged to participate in the fun library activities. Friends have hosted movie nights, author visits, helped with the summer reading programs and so much more. Also, if you have new people who have not been in our little *Award winning Library,* please bring them in, show them all we have to offer, we would love to have them enjoy all the perks and be apart of our vibrant library community! |
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2025 SEED LIBRARY UPDATE!
This year, the Bellaire Public Library seed library received generous donations from five seed companies-- Fedco Seeds, Seed Savers Exchange, Adaptive Seeds, High Mowing Organic Seeds, and Hudson Valley Seed Company-- as well as from a handful of thoughtful community members. We are overflowing with seeds! At least 50 community members utilized the seed library, with over 250 seed packets distributed. We will be reopening in early 2026! - Jessi Reed, our seed library organizer. |
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Come Disguise a Turkey!!!
All ages are welcome to partake in this fun and silly project! Pretend you are a turkey that does not want to get caught for Thanksgiving. Disguise you turkey to make it look like anything BUT a turkey. - Pick up a turkey print at the library - Disguise it however you like! Use collage, paint, fabric, recycled materials, glitter, stickers, yarn, etc. Be creative- costumes, famous people, animals, superheroes, holiday mash-ups...anything goes! - Return your finished turkey to the library front desk by November 11th for display. Make sure your name, age, and contact info are on the back. Can't finish at home? Bring your print in and craft it here! We will have crafting supplies to use during library hours. |
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FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT
Thursday, November 6, 5:30pm- 7:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
111 S. Bridge St. Bellaire MI 49615
Join us for this fun family program with our special guest, Wanda Degen.
5:30 Dinner is served. 6:00-7:00 Music and fun!
This is a family event, all ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Free dinner will be a simple "child-friendly" meal.
Event is free, but pre-registration is required. You can go online at https://www.bellairelibrary.org , call 231-533-8814 or stop by the library.
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HOMESCHOOL DISCOVERIES
Friday, November 21st , 10:00am
Bellaire Public Library
Join us for a monthly learning program aimed at ages 8-12 as we discover a new and exciting topic each month with a digital presentation, a book, and a hands on project and/or craft. November's topic is Indigenous agriculture!
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SANTA VISIT, JOLLY GINGERBREAD, AND SOUP COOKOFF FUN!
Saturday December 6th, starting at 10:00 am
at the Bellaire Public Library
Saturday, December 6th will be a busy day at the library! In the morning we are expecting a visit from Santa, and kids are welcome to make a gingerbread house. In the evening we will be a stop on the Light up the Night soup cookoff where we will also have baked goods for sale and a family photo booth station! |
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Antrim Conservation District Story Walk
4820 Stover Rd. Bellaire, MI Just a reminder that we have partnered with Antrim Conservation District to create a magical book experience. Walk through their beautiful trails while finding the pages of a beloved picture book. We change the story seasonally so it's not a onetime adventure! It is currently showcasing Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger |
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Storytime with Miss Diane!
Every Tuesday, at 10:00am to 11:00am
Bellaire Public Library
The famous Miss Diane reads a story, and the kids have a snack and craft activity after. |
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Tech Tuesdays with Gabe
Every Tuesday, 11:00am- 3:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
Every Tuesday Gabe is here to help you with any tech questions you have. He is a wealth of knowledge. Feel free to bring laptops or other devices you would like more guidance using. Additionally, computer skill classes can be arranged upon request. |
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Medicare Seminar
November 4th, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Bellaire Public Library
We are still here for your Medicare Information needs, the first Tuesday of every month. Learn more about all aspects of Medicare from Jennifer Marie McDonnell, "The Insurance Guru". She has 20 years of experience as a Medicare expert.
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Spanish Speaking Cohort
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
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Kids Coding Club!
Every third Saturday of the month, 10:00am September 20th
Bellaire Public Library
Join us every third Saturday of the month. This is an opportunity for kids to explore the world of computer coding at their live. Students use activities from code.org, Scratch, and devices like Snap Circuits, Mindstorm Lego, and various robots to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For ages 8-13, registration is required either online by clicking on the calendar on our website, bellairelibrary.org or call the library at 231-533-8814. This is a free program, all supplies are provided. |
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Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd I have noticed that our patrons really love a mystery. It's very common for folks to start at the very beginning of a series and make their way through sometimes up to 30 books with familiar characters. I can understand that, it's fun to get to know characters and watch them evolve throughout the books. It's comforting. This book is the first in what's looking like will be a new cozy mystery series! Set in a seaside town in England with a cast of quirky characters in a boarding house, murders begin happening. A classic who-done-it will keep you guessing. I listened to this one on the Libby app while working in my garden, and the reader has such a soothing British accent, it was delightful. I'm sure it would be a great one to curl up with as the colder months approach as well. |
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The Black Wolf
by Louise Penny
The 20th mystery in the #1 New York Times-bestselling Armand Gamache series. Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding. Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf. But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Armand is appalled to think his mistake has allowed their conspiracy to grow, to gather supporters. To spread lies, manufacture enemies, and feed hatred and division. Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf. A warning... In a dry and parched land where there is no water. Gamache and his small team of supporters realize that for the Black Wolf to have gotten this far, they must have powerful allies, in law enforcement, in industry, in organized crime, in the halls of government. From the apparent peace of his little village, Gamache finds himself playing a lethal game of cat and mouse with an invisible foe who is gathering forces and preparing to strike.
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107 Days
by Kamala Harris
For the first time, and with surprising and revealing insights, former Vice President Kamala Harris tells the story of one of the wildest and most consequential presidential campaigns in American history.Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer. You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States. On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden, announces that he will not be seeking reelection. The presidential election will occur on November 5, 2024. You have 107 days. From the chaos of campaign strategy sessions to the intensity of debate prep under relentless scrutiny and the private moments that rarely make headlines, Kamala Harris offers an unfiltered look at the pressures, triumphs, and heartbreaks of a history-defining race. With behind-the-scenes details and a voice that is both intimate and urgent, this is more than a political memoir--it's a chronicle of resilience, leadership, and the high stakes of democracy in action. Written with candor, a unique perspective, and the pace of a page-turning novel, 107 Days takes you inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before.
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The Correspondent
by Virginia Evans
Sybil is seventy-three years old, in the winter of her life. Sybil has always made sense of the world through writing letters and through this epistolary novel we see how she comes to terms with her past and present and learns forgiveness--
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The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery
by Richard Osman
Who's got time to think about murder when there's a wedding to plan? It s been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce is busy with table plans and first dances. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles, and Ibrahim is still providing therapy to his favorite criminal. But when Elizabeth meets Nick, a wedding guest asking for her help, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again. And when Nick disappears without a trace, his cagey business partner becomes the gang's next stop. It seems the duo have something valuable--something worth killing for--
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The Secret of Secrets
by Dan Brown
The world's most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet--a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon--a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague's most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.
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Sisters in the Wind: A Good Morning America Book Club Pick
by Angeline Boulley
Ever since Lucy Smith's father died five years ago, 'home' has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a 'ward of the state.' But when the sharp-eyed and kind Mr. Jameson with an interest in her case comes looking for her, Lucy wonders if hiding from her past will ever truly keep her safe. Five years in the foster system has taught her to be cautious and smart. But she wants to believe Mr. Jameson and his 'friend-not-friend, ' a tall and fierce-looking woman who say they want to look after her. They also tell Lucy the truth her father hid from her--She is Ojibwe; she has--had--a sister, and more siblings, a grandmother who'd look after her and a home where she would be loved. But Lucy is being followed. The past has destroyed any chance at safety she had. Will the secrets she's hiding swallow her whole and take away any hope for the future she always dreamed of? When the past comes for revenge, it's fight or flight--
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More New Titles
Adult Fiction - Know the Mother by Desiree Cooper - My Beloved: A Mitford Novel by Jan Karon - The Intruder by Frieda McFadden - Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse - The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong - The Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke - Hide by Kiersten White - Rage by Linda Castillo - The Girl from Devil's Lake by J.A. Jance - The House at the End of the World by Dean R. Koontz - The Hampton's Lawyer by James Patterson Audiobooks - Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen - Blood Moon by Sandra Brown Large Print - The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce - The Lost Book of First Loves by RaeAnne Thayne |
Adult Nonfiction - The Mysterious North Shore of Lake Superior by William Mayo - Haunted Travels of Michigan by Kathleen R. Tedsen - Haunted Travels of Michigan: History, Mystery & Hauntings Vol. II by Kathleen R. Tedsen - Haunted Travels of Michigan: Spirits Rising III by Kathleen R. Tedsen |
Children's/ Teen Books - The Rema Chronicles books 1,2 &3 by Amy Kim Kibuishi and Mike Maihack - Phoebe and her Unicorn in Unicorn Theater by Dana Simpson - Exploring Nature Activity book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors by Kim Andrews - First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette by Catherine Pearlman - Suzanne the Swan by Fredell Jo Higgins |
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