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Bellaire Public Library 111 S. Bridge St. Bellaire MI 49615 |
Fall/Winter Library 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! |
From the Director... Tom Shilts We've got something fun planned for Valentine's Day, and you don't have to be a hopeless romantic to participate. The activity is called "Blind Date With a Book." Beginning February 10 and continuing through the February 21, the library will have a big display featuring adult books that are wrapped in red or pink paper. You won't be able to tell the author or the title of the book, but there are single-word subject terms, clipart, and short descriptions giving you information about it. So if you like romance books, you might want to choose one with a descriptor like "relationships." Additionally, you'll be able to tell which staff member recommended the title. So, for example, if you generally like the same books as Nikki, try one of hers. One of the points of this program is to encourage you to try an author or a genre you wouldn't usually pick. With "Blind Date With a Book," you'll be taking a reading adventure. And if you don't like the book, just bring it back. No harm done. The best thing is, even if the book isn't great, you still get the piece of chocolate that's attached to the wrapping. Happy reading! |
Winter Journal Writing
Thursdays February 6 & 13, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
Would you like to begin the new year feeling more creative? More mindful? More engaged? Try journal writing.
This class provides different writing prompts in a safe and welcoming environment, so you can explore your experiences, thoughts, and feelings through the written word.
All are welcome: both experienced journal writers and those that are trying journaling for the first time.
Led by Helen Raica-Klotz, SVSU English professor and avid journal-er. A $10 donation per class is requested (not required), with all proceeds to benefit the Antrim Writers Series. Register for one class or all four classes online http://bellairelibrary.org or call 231-530-8814.
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Medicare Seminar
February 4, 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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Homeschool Discoveries
February 12, 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 through a digital presentation, a book, and a hands-on project or craft. We will be holding this every second Wednesday of the month.
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ANTRIM WRITER'S SERIES Author Reading and Book Signing
Wednesday, February 12, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Bee Well Mead & Cider 116 N. Bridge St. Bellaire, MI
Join author John Mauk for a reading and discussion of his newest collection of short stories, Where all Things Flatten, on February 12 at 7:00pm-8:30pm. The first 25 people to register for the event will receive a free copy of Where all Things Flatten. This event is free of charge, thanks to a generous grant from the Michigan Arts and Humanities Council. Please register on http://bellairelibrary.org of call us at 231-533-8814
John Mauk grew up on the Ohio flatland, a stone's throw from both Michigan and Indiana. He taught college writing courses for twenty-four years and has written textbooks and worked with teachers around the country. He has since shifted his focus to writing fiction and still considers himself a student of the craft
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Antrim Writer's Series Fiction Writing Workshop
Thursday, February 13, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Grass River Natural Area 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire MI
John Mauk is a long time writing teacher and published author, come learn from him at this free workshop at the beautiful Grass River Natural Area. http://bellairelibrary.org
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AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Michael Nagle with The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes
Wednesday February 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
Award winning author Michael W. Nagle presents "The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes." Eber Brock Ward (1811-1875) began his career as a cabin boy on his uncle's sailing vessels, but when he
died in 1875, he was the wealthiest man in Michigan. And yet, despite his countless successes, Ward's captivating life was filled with ruthless competition,
labor conflict, familial dispute, and scandal.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Our Friends of the Library members play such an important role in supporting our library. We are so grateful for them. If you are interested in becoming a member we are holding a drive through the month of March, and everyone that signs up will be put into a drawing to win $25.00 towards an auction item in our annual Christmas silent auction next December. The Friends of the Library is an organization that raises money to help put on programs and buy materials for the library. Being a member you have the opportunity to volunteer as much or a little as you wish. Our members have volunteered at summer reading program events, baked goodies for bake sales and programs, and run the silent auction, just to name a few. But just renewing your membership is incredibly helpful. |
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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 The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Just in time for the snowy season that has already begun! |
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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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Spanish Speaking Cohort
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
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Knitting Group
Every Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
A regular knitting group has started to meet up again! Feel free to bring the current project you are working on, get some inspiration from the others around you, and enjoy the company.
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Kids Coding Club!
Every third Saturday of the month, 10:00am February 15th
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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The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins From the author of Girl on the Train, Paula Hawkins’ latest book is just as suspenseful, atmospheric, and dark. It’s set on an isolated island in the sea off of Scotland. There’s a glimpse into the complicated art scene, and how attachment or obsession can get dangerous. Definitely a psychological thriller, so if you’re looking to try to solve a puzzle and get swept away in a beautiful setting, go ahead and check this one out! |
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From here to the great unknown : a memoir
by Lisa Marie Presley
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, tells her whole story for the first time in a memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough, after Lisa Marie's death. Illustrations.
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The library of borrowed hearts
by Lucy Gilmore
Stumbling across a rare edition of a book from the 1960s with love notes scribbled in the margins, librarian Chloe Sampson is sent on a literary scavenger hunt that brings about unexpected friendship and the discovery that some love stories begin in the unlikeliest places. Original.
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The perfect marriage
by Jeneva Rose
"Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. As a named partner at her firm, life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He's a struggling writer who has had little success in his career and he tires of his and Sarah's relationship as she is constantly working. Out in the secluded woods, at the couple's lake house, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. But one morning everything changes. Kelly is found brutally stabbed to death and now, Sarah must take on her hardest case yet, defending her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress"
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The Bletchley riddle
by Ruta Sepetys
A stunning collaboration between two award-winning and best-selling authors follows siblings Jakob Novis and his quirky younger sister Lizzie as they find themselves at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers working to decrypt the Nazi's Enigma cipher, where the two struggle to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother's disappearance against the backdrop of the Battle of Britain and Hitler's feared invasion. Simultaneous eBook.
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More New Titles
Adult Fiction - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - The House of Cross by James Patterson - An Elderly Lady is up to no Good by Helene Tursten - The Elderly Lady must not be Crossed by Helene Tursten - Tooth and Claw by Craig Johnson - Flashback by Iris Johansen - Deadline by Sandra Brown - The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark - Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade - A Very bad Thing by J.T. Ellison - The Collective by Alison Gilmore - The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey - The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry - The Mirror by Nora Roberts - The Fraud by Zadie Smith Young Adult - Go ask Alice by Anonymous Large Print - The Great Marriage by Frances Mayes - Time will Tell by Rita Mae Brown - The Scavengers by William W. Johnstone - Law and Order, Unlimited by William Colt McDonald - Bullets for a Ranger by Bradford Scott |
Adult Nonfiction - Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Navel Aviation’s Fastest Survived Ejection by Kegan Gill - We who Wrestle with God: Perceptions of the Divine by Jordan B. Peterson - Under his Wings: How Faith on the Front Lines has Protected American Troops by Emily Conpagno - The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-centered Planet by John Green - On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder - Separated: Inside an American Tragedy by Melody Beattie - The Confidence Game: Why we Fall for it Every Time by Maria Konnikova - Addict in the family: Support Through loss, hope, and Recovery by Beverly Conyers - Ramen Otaku: Mastering Ramen at Home by Sarah Gavigan - Ramen: 80 easy Noodle Bowls and Broths by Makiko Sano - The Fire Next Time; Nobody Knows my Name; No Name in the Street; The Devil Finds Work by James Baldwin - Eyewitness Japan - The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget - Orwell’s Roses by Rebecca Solnit - The Forgotten Iron King of the Great Lakes: Ember Brock Ward by Michael W. Nagle - The Last Hill: The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle that Defined WWII by Bob Dury |
Children's - Lunar New Year: A Celebration of Family and Fun by Mary Man-Kong - Gershon’s Monster: A Story for the Jewish New Year by Eric A. Kimmel - Passover: A Celebration of Freedom by Bonnie Bader - Darkest Hour by Erin Hunter - Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter - Into the Wild by Erin Hunter - The Adventures of Officer of McCrea and K-9 Worf by Gordon Morse - The Gift of Ramadan by Rabiah York Audiobooks (on CD) We got some "new to us" audiobooks that weren't recently published, but will give our avid CD listeners some new material. - Unbroken: A World War II story of Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand - Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness account of Operation Redwing and the lost Heroes of SEAL Team by Marcus Luttrell - Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson - Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble - Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble - Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf - The Nowhere Man by Gregg Hurwitz - The Long Way Home by Louise Penny - Chasing the Sun by Tracie Peterson - The Woman in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck |
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