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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 |
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 Director: As we step into 2026, we’re looking forward to a fresh year full of learning, connection, and community. January invites us to bring the best of last year into the new one—new goals, new ideas, and new opportunities to grow together. Our 2026 event and programming lineup is taking shape, and we can’t wait to welcome both familiar faces and new ones into the library.
The Friends of the Library Membership Campaign will be kicking off soon, offering a great way for patrons to support the programs and resources that make our library special. It’s also the perfect time to renew your annual membership and encourage friends, neighbors, and fellow readers to join us.
And as the colder months settle in, the library remains a warm, welcoming place to read, explore, and recharge.
• January is a big month for new library cards. Many patrons start the year with fresh reading goals—bring a friend to sign up!
• Just six minutes of reading helps you reset. A quick quiet moment can calm your mind and improve focus.
The Staff and I invite you to visit us at the library. Come open a book and close the door on those winter blues.
- Dawn DeHeer Bellaire Public Library Director |
Snow Much Fun
Take a quiet winter moment at the library and create your very own paper snowflake. This relaxing, self-guided activity is open to all ages and is a simple way to enjoy some seasonal creativity. Fold, cut, and unfold as your snowflake design appears- no two will be the same! We will display your snowflake(s) in the library as a reminder that every person and every snowflake is unique. All supplies are provided , available during library hours |
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INTRODUCING HYGGE WINTER SATURDAYSStarting January 17thAt the Bellaire Public Library HYGGE: is a word in Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. Join us on Saturdays for cozy, calm, and relaxing community gathering. We'll supply the ambiance, warm beverages, puzzles, board games, and of course endless books to kick the winter blues. Sometimes this time of year you just need to get out of the house and a change of scenery. No need to register, just come in during our open hours and enjoy the coziness.
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Breathing/Relaxation Class with Mandy Bush
January 29th, 5:30-6:30PM
Bellaire Public Library
As part of our hygge theme we are excited to welcome our local Yoga, meditation and mindfulness coach, Mandy Bush, to lead us in relaxation exercises. There will be hot beverages, a light snack and a class run by Mandy to kick off this new year on the right foot. Come learn some ways to stay calm and centered in the New Year. We would love for you to register online on our calendar or call us at 231-533-8814.
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HOMESCHOOL DISCOVERIES
Friday, January 9th, 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. This month's topic is Greek mythology!
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Antrim Conservation District Story Walk
4820 Stover Rd. Bellaire, MI COMING SOON- a new book: When Winter Comes by Aimee' M. Bissonette 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! |
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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
January 6th, 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!NOTICE!! CODING CLUB IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS UNTIL EARLY SPRING! Keep an eye out for updates coming soon. Every third Saturday of the month Bellaire Public Library |
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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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My Friends by Fredrik Backman Backman is always a good idea. A celebration of art and friendship, My Friends is as charming, funny, and heartfelt as the rest of his work. You'll fall in love with the unlikely, lucky protagonist, the famous painting and its mystery, and the ragtag group of friends that inspired it. Fredrik Backman is one of those authors that makes you laugh out loud and weep from sentimentality all while continuing to flip the pages, anxious to see where he'll take you next. We have most of his collection, too, so if this one isn't on the shelf, any of one of them is a safe bet! Beartown is a series about a small hockey town and all the complexities of it. That would be a fun one to dive into this winter as well! Happy New Year to all our readers here at the library! Sometimes it's fun to set reading goals as we start anew, but it's also beautiful to let the books take you on a journey throughout the year. Let your mood guide you, what feels like the perfect next read? We'll see you in the stacks! |
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1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--And How It Shattered a Nation
by Andrew Ross Sorkin
With the depth of a classic history and the drama of a thriller, 1929 unravels the greed, blind optimism, and human folly that led to an era-defining collapse--one with ripple effects that still shape our society today. In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded--one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, ... Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivete in an endless boom led to disaster.
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
by Kiran Desai
When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart. Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India, fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world. 'The loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives--country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. A love story, a family saga, and a rich novel of ideas, it is the most ambitious and accomplished work yet by one of our greatest novelists.
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Buckeye: A Read with Jenna Pick
by Patrick Ryan
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY - A glorious sweep of a novel (Ann Patchett) that weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern families across generations, from World War II to the late twentieth century. A secret that changes everything. In Bonhomie, Ohio, a stolen moment of passion, sparked in the exuberant aftermath of the Allied victory in Europe, binds Cal Jenkins, a man wounded not in war but by his inability to serve in it, to Margaret Salt, a woman trying to obscure her past. Cal's wife, Becky, has a spiritual gift: She is a seer who can conjure the dead, helping families connect with those they've lost. Margaret's husband, Felix, is serving on a Navy cargo ship, out of harm's way--until a telegram suggests that the unthinkable might have happened. Later, as the country reconstructs in the postwar boom, a secret grows in Bonhomie--but nothing stays buried forever in a small town. Against the backdrop of some of the most transformative decades in modern America, the consequences of that long-ago encounter ripple through the next generation of both families, compelling them to reexamine who they thought they were and what the future might hold. Sweeping yet intimate, rich with piercing observation and the warmth that comes from profound understanding of the human spirit, Buckeye captures the universal longing for love and for goodness.
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Return of the Spider: An Alex Cross Thriller
by James Patterson
An instant New York Times bestseller Return of the Spider is the stunning companion novel to Along Came a Spider, the New York Times bestselling classic thriller from the world's most popular storyteller. Enter the thrilling world of the #1 bestselling detective series that inspired the Prime Video show, Cross. Along Came a Spider introduced Detective Alex Cross to readers around the globe and delivered an unsurpassed rivalry: Cross--named the human superhero by The New York Times--versus Gary Soneji, who the Lexington-Herald Leader called the most deliciously wicked character since Hannibal Lecter. But that wasn't their first meeting ... Police discover that Soneji kept a murder book, Profiles in Homicidal Genius, detailing his transformation from substitute teacher to hardened serial killer--including clues that imply missteps that Alex Cross may have made a rookie homicide detective. Now, Alex must retrace the steps of that long-ago investigation and face ... the Return of the Spider.
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More New Titles
Adult Fiction - Nash Falls by David Baldacci - It Takes a Psychic by Jayne Castle - Executive Power by Brian Andrews (Clancy) - The White Hot by Alegria Quiara Hudes - Heart the Lover by Lily King - A Guardian and a Thief by Magha Majumdar - Otherwise Engaged by Susan Mallery - Code Blue by Fern Michaels - Bury your Bones in the Midnight Soil by Victoria Schwab - The Color of Hope by Danielle Steel - The Portrait by Danielle Steel - The Life of Violet by Virginia Woolf - Robert B. Parker's: Showdown by Mike Lupica - Gone before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon - Blown Away by Brett Battles (Stuart Woods) |
Adult Nonfiction - The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind by Simon Winchester - Tigers between Empires: The Improbable return of Great cats to the Forests of Russia and China by Jonathan C. Slaght - The Mocktail Hour: Deliciously different zero-proof Drinks for the Sober-Curious by Keli Rivers/David T. Smith - The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays by Harper Lee - Finding my Way: A Memoir by Malala Yousafzai Large Print - Cry Havoc by Jack Carr - False Witness by Phillip Margolin Young Adult: - The Same Backward as Forward by Jennifer Lynn Barnes |
Children's/ Teen Books - The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise by Riel Nason - Bluey: I Love my Family The Bellaire Ladies' Literary Club generously donated these titles to our collection this month: - The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen - Charlotte's Web by E.B. White - Heidi by Johanna Spyri - Is the Sky always Blue? by Eric Adler - Magritte's Marvelous Hat by D.B. Johnson - Lying up a Storm by Julia Cook - Up North at the Cabin by Marsha Wilson Chall - My Granny Loves Hockey by Lori Weber - Beaches, Boats, and Birds: A Lake Michigan Alphabet Book by Julie Dickerson - The Mysterious Tadpole by Steven Kellogg - Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites by Arnold Lobel - Dr. Seuss's ABC by Diane Seuss - Boo! Baa, la la la! by Sandra Boynton - Happy All-idays! by Cindy Jin |
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