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Bellaire Public Library 111 S. Bridge St. Bellaire MI 49615 |
Summer Hours: Monday-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: Summer Reading has officially wrapped up, and I have to admit...it's my absolute favorite time of year! There is nothing better than seeing the library filled with kids discovering new books, families making memories together, and our community coming through the doors day after day. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, and helped make this year's Unearth a Story program such a success. Now we're digging into another exciting season—and one that's especially meaningful. This year, Bellaire Public Library celebrates 130 Years of serving our community! That's right...130 years! The Bellaire Public Library came to life in 1896—the same year Tootsie Rolls made their debut (for just one penny!), Henry Ford built his very first gas-powered automobile by hand in Detroit, and the game of volleyball was invented. A lot has changed over the past 130 years, but one thing hasn't: the library continues to be a place where our community comes together to learn, explore, and connect. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you this fall! While a lot has changed since then, one thing has remained the same: libraries continue to bring people together through stories, learning, and community. As we look ahead to our 130th Celebration and a full lineup of fall programs, I hope you'll stop by, join us for an event, and help us celebrate this remarkable milestone. Here's to 130 years of stories—and to many more still to come! See you at the library! - Dawn DeHeer Bellaire Public Library Director |
Nature Rangers
Mondays, August 3rd & 17th, 10:30-11:30am
Bellaire Public Library
Explore a different nature theme each week with a craft and other activities. This is a free program, registration is encouraged. You can call us at 231-533-8814 or go on our website https://www.bellairelibrary.org and sign up through our calendar.
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Annual Rubber Ducky Book Sale
Friday August 14th 10:00am- 4:00pm & Saturday August 15th 10:00am- 1:00pm
Bellaire Public Library Come check out all the used book treasures at our annual sale! All the proceeds go towards our programing and book collection. |
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Movie Matinee: The Good Dinosaur
Thursday August 20th, 1:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
BONUS SUMMER FUN!
Summer Reading may be wrapped up, but the adventure isn't over yet! Join us at the library for a showing of the movie The Good Dinosaur!
*The Good Dinosaur has a running time of 1 hour and 33 minutes and is rated PG by the MPAA for "peril, action, and thematic elements".
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Tech Take-Apart Program
August 22nd & 29th, 11:00am
Bellaire Public Library
Ages 10-17
Have you ever wondered what's inside a computer, keyboard, or other gadgets? We will take it apart, discover how it works, and experiment with the parts.
- All tools will be provided.
- No Experience Necessary
- Registration is required- spots are limited! (call 231-533-8814 or register online at https://www.bellairelibrary.org on our calendar.
- Bring an old electronic device or use one of ours.
(Please only bring devices you no longer want—we won't be able to reassemble or repair electronics after they're taken apart.)
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Antrim Writer's Series Featuring: Chad V. Broughman
Author reading and book signing:
August 26th, 7:00-8:30pm
Bos Wine 135 Ames St, Elk Rapids MI 49629
Chad V. Broughman is the author of The Fall of Bellwether, hailed by the American Writing Awards as “a triumph of literary fiction, deserving of a place among the modern classics” and “First among Equals.” In addition to earning top ten status in ScreenCraft’s Cinematic Novel Competition and being shortlisted by First Novel Prize, Bellwether was a finalist for the Page Turner Award and the International Book Award, winner of the Hawthorne Prize, and declared Best Historical Fiction Novel of 2024. Most recently, Bellwether was named the 2025 Silver Award Winner of Reader Views Classic-Historical Fiction competition.
The first 15 to register for this even will receive a free copy of Chad's book, The Fall of Bellwether. You can register for the event here: https://www.crosshatch.org/events/reading-book-signing-with-chad-v-broughman
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Fiction Writing Workshop with Chad V. Broughman
August 27th, Event Time
Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy Bellaire MI 49615
Join us for a fiction writing workshop with Chad V. Broughman at Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire. Broughman teaches English and Creative Writing at the secondary and post-secondary levels. How lucky we are to have him come share his writing knowledge with us. This event costs $10 per person. The first 15 to register will receive a free copy of Chad's book, The Fall of Bellwether. Please register for this event on: https://crosshatch.org/events/reading-book-signing-with-chad-v-broughman-tgfx5
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NEW! Shelf to Table Cookbook Club
Starting September 15th, it will be the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 5:30-7:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
Welcome to the Bellaire Public Library Foodie Book Club!
Each month we'll gather around a different cookbook and enjoy the recipes together.
Here's how it works:
• Visit the library and view this month's cookbook.
• Pick a recipe that sounds delicious.
• Sign up so no one else chooses the same dish.
• Bring your finished recipe to our monthly meeting.
• Good food, good friends, good conversation.
We will out set the cookbook in August so you will have to time to choose a recipe and sign up for your dish.
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History Hounds is back!
Thursday September 3rd, 3:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
The monthly History Hounds presentation will return for fall. Stay tuned for the topics they will be covering.
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Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk--Barb Roberts Memorial
September 7th, 10:00am
Event Location
Take a stroll over all the beautiful bridges in our town as a community.
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SAVE THE DATE for our 130th Celebration
September 12, Event Time
Bellaire Public Library
We are so excited to celebrate this anniversary with the community that supports us! Stay tuned for more details.
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Bellaire Historical Society Writing Workshop
Thursday August 20th, 12:00-2:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
Do you have a family story to tell, but don’t know how to write it? The Bellaire Area Historical Society invites you to their monthly writing workshop at the library to begin sharing your piece of Bellaire’s past. All experience levels are welcome. They will happen the third Thursday of each month. Call us if you have any questions: 231-533-8814
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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 Q&A
August 4th, 1:00-2:00pm
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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NEW! Medicare Group Discussion
August 4th, 2:00-3:00 pm
Bellaire Public Library
Jennifer Marie McDonnell welcomes you to join in on the discussion! After the Medicare Q&A time, stay for an extra hour of wellness conversation. We’ll discuss healthier habits, natural wellness options, and practical ways to support a healthier lifestyle.
* This program is educational only, it does not replace medical advice. Always consult your medical provider for personal medical concerns. *
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KNITTING GROUP
Wednesdays from 10:00am- 12:00pm Bellaire Public Library Did you know we have a knitting circle that meets at the library? They've been meeting off and on for quite a while. We'd love for you to join! Bring whatever handcraft project you're working on, it doesn't have to be just knitting. Some folks crochet, needlepoint, embroidery, etc. It's a great time to sit and chat while you do your craft. Open to the public, no need to register. |
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Spanish Speaking Cohort
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm
Bellaire Public Library
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THE SEED LIBRARY IS OPEN!
Bellaire Public Library
It's time to start thinking about gardening! How exciting. The seed library is now open to the public. So start planning your garden now and grab a couple of packets to get it going.
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Antrim Conservation District Story Walk
4820 Stover Rd. Bellaire, MI The Hike by Alison Farrell 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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The Land and Its People by David Sedaris Whenever I need a good laugh, I know I can turn to Sedaris. He is a cultural critic that can be… not politically correct at times and has a tendency to make me cringe, but I also will have tears streaming down my face from laughing so hard. His family is beyond dysfunctional (aren’t they all?) and his life is quite unrelatable honestly, but his humanity is. His essays tend to start snarky and you might even question his “goodness”, but he always ends with a redeeming tidbit. He’s been journaling all his life and he carries a little notebook around with him to jot down what he observes and hears. I was in line to get my book signed by him a few years ago and I watched him take out that little notebook after listening to a woman tell an outrageous story. I will never stop reading his books, just to see if that story makes it into one of his essays. (It wasn’t in this one, sadly) He also drew a little mushroom on the title page of my copy. What a delight. It’s easy to sail through his books since they are short, quippy tales. If you’re looking for something a little lighter and a lot funny, it’s safe to pick up any of his work. His newest one The Land and Its People stands up to his older work and makes me glad that he continues to share his snark with us. |
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An Inconvenient Widow: The Torment, Trial, and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln
by Lois Romano
A revelatory new biography of one of the most misunderstood and vilified First Ladies in American history: Mary Todd Lincoln. Mary Lincoln was at the center of politics at a time when society's expectations for women were rigid and circumscribed. The product of Southern aristocracy, she grew up among an influential clan of politicians and elites who founded Lexington, Kentucky. Mary's early exposure to the male-dominated world of politics instilled in her a keen political acumen and a fierce ambition. Proclaiming as a child that she was destined to become the wife of a president, she played a crucial role in boosting her husband to greatness. But her hopes for a triumphant experience at the pinnacle of power were lost to the Civil War and unfathomable family tragedies. Still, Mary persevered. She steadfastly supported the Union war effort, visited encampments, tended to wounded soldiers, and generously donated money and gifts to refugees from slavery. She was an unconventional, larger-than-life character who dressed too ostentatiously, grieved too publicly, suffered a shopping addiction, and seemed unable or unwilling to corral her emotions, her temper, and her opinions. She made enemies--influential men who wrote her story for her, often unfairly. After Lincoln was assassinated, she was all but abandoned by the nation he had given his life to defend and preserve. Former Washington Post writer and columnist Lois Romano rectifies the tortured legacy of Mary Todd Lincoln, who was failed at nearly every turn in her widowhood--by her family, by her government, by medical professionals ill-equipped to diagnose her mental illness, and finally, by history. Romano draws on hundreds of archives, letters, and memoirs to provide the most complete portrait--of not simply of an inconvenient widow, but of a brilliant and flawed woman, who possessed uncommon tenacity in the face of extraordinary adversity and personal torment, and helped launch one of America's greatest presidents.
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A Murder in Hollywood
by Mich Crichton Writing as John Lange(tm)
From Michael Crichton, Creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, Rising Sun, and Disclosure, Writing as John Lange, comes a new Hollywood mystery thriller, originally written in 1973 by Crichton but never before published. It will keep you guessing until the very end. In the glitz and decadence of 1970s Hollywood, an era when sex and drugs were readily available on any movie set, the writer of the next Western blockbuster, Bloodrock, has just been found dead in his motel bathtub. Now publicist Harvey Jason is desperately trying to keep the project on track while the famed Harlow Perkins, a brilliant and ruthless investigator, begins to unravel the mystery and hunt the killer down. From scorching-hot desert locations to sleazy motel bars, the members of the cast and crew--each one with a very dark secret of their own--will send this case deeper and deeper into a maze of confusion and shadows until the shocking truth is revealed. Will the murderer be found? Or will the true identity of the killer turn out to be just another Hollywood illusion?
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Country People: A GMA Book Club Pick
by Daniel Mason
A year in the life of a family as they strike out into the unknown (aka Vermont)--a witty and gorgeous (The Guardian) novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason, the bestselling author of North Woods. Charming . . . a prescription for summer amusement that takes immediate effect . . . “There's so much fine, freewheeling observation and pillowy erudition here, it's tempting just to sink in.”--The New York Times. Miles Krzelewski is a devoted husband, a doting father beloved for his outlandish bedtime stories, and the proud owner of a truffle-hunting dog in a land with no truffles. He is also a bit lost, twelve years late with his PhD on Russian folktales and increasingly haunted by a sense that he's become a disappointment to his family. So when his wife, Kate, accepts a visiting professorship at a prestigious college in the faraway forests of Vermont, he decides that this will be the year to finally move forward with his life. But Miles is a man of many enthusiasms, one who possesses, in Kate's words, a great capacity to fall in with anyone, anywhere. And no sooner does he arrive than he finds himself entangled with a cast of characters as colorful as those of any of his folktales, from a ghostly tree surgeon to a scythe-mad biochemist, from a Shakespearean temptress to a photographer of snowflakes obsessed with chronicling, on thousands of index cards, the world's delusions in an Inventory of Wrong Ideas. The new friends, the enchanted woods, the histories: sure, no PhD, but all good fun. Until Miles stumbles upon a bizarre--perhaps ridiculous--local legend, which, he soon suspects, might not be just a legend after all. Joyous, absurd, and life-affirming, Country People is a luminous exploration of marriage and parenthood, the nature of belief and the power of stories, and the ways in which we find connection in an increasingly fragmented world.
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Dead Med
by Freida McFadden
From #1 internationally bestselling author Freida McFadden!The only thing higher than the fail rate, is the mortality rate...When Heather McKinley dreamed of becoming a doctor, she imagined curing sick kids and sporting pink stethoscopes. She never anticipated the sleepless nights, grueling exams, and endless labs. And she certainly never knew that her medical school earned the nickname Dead Med thanks to the tragic history of students overdosing on illegal drugs.But Heather would never consider doing anything like that. That is, until her longtime boyfriend dumps her, she finds herself failing anatomy, and her world starts to crumble.Everyone has a breaking point.Then, on the night before the final exam in anatomy, a shot rings out through the hallways of Dead Med.The school has claimed yet another casualty. One of Heather's classmates has done the unthinkable, and before her desperate 911 call even connects, it will happen again.And the night is just beginning.From #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes an electrifying dark thriller about a deadly class of med students that hurtles to an explosive conclusion you won't see coming.
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John of John
by Douglas Stuart
From the Booker Prize-winning author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo comes a vivid, moving, and beautifully crafted novel following a young man returning to his Hebridean island home, a portrait of a close-knit community and a fraying family, of a father's expectations and a son's desires Out of money and with little to show for his art school education, John-Calum Macleod takes the ferry back home to the Isle of Harris to find that little has changed except for him. In the windswept croft where he grew up, Cal begrudgingly resumes his old life, stuck between the two poles of his childhood: his father John, a sheep farmer, tweed weaver, and pillar of their local Presbyterian church, and his maternal grandmother Ella, a profanity-loving Glaswegian who has kept a faltering peace with her son-in-law for several decades. Cal wonders if any lonely men might be found on the barren hillsides of home, while John is dismayed by his son's long hair and how he seems unwilling to be Saved. As lambing season turns to shearing season, everything seems poised to change as the threads holding together the fragile community become increasingly knotted. John of John is a singular novel about duty and patience and the transformative power of the truth. It is a magnificent literary work that shows Douglas Stuart working at an even higher level of artistic creation.
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A Day Off School
by Oliver Jeffers
A hilarious picture book from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling creator Oliver Jeffers, about what incredible things you might miss if you take the day off school . . . A whole day off school ALL TO HIMSELF When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It's exciting to have time to play Space Blasters and watch cartoons. But by lunchtime, he wonders what fun he might be missing at school. What if there's an extra playtime, a dog on the loose . . . or even A PIRATE INVASION? A hilarious, action-packed story from globally bestselling picture book creator Oliver Jeffers and award-winning illustrator Kevin Waldron.
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More New Titles
Adult Fiction - The Rainy Day Bookshop by RaeAnne Thayne - The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware - Close Knit by Jenny Colgan - Among Friends by Hal Ebbott - Everything was beautiful and Nothing Hurt by Ben Reeves Mysteries - River Deep by Bryan Gruley - Bruno Chief of Police series: books 1-3 by Martin Walker - The Country Road Murders by James Patterson Rocket’s Red Glare by James Patterson |
Adult Nonfiction - Courage can Save us: Ten Extraordinary Americans and the Fight for our Future by Rye Barcott - Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil’s Biggest Bet by Beth Gardiner - Great Lakes Crime: Murder, Mayhem, Booze & Broads by Fredrick Stonehouse - London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and Family’s Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe - The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery, and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird by Joshua Hammer - Patty Lyons’ Knitting bag of Tricks: Over 70 sanity saving Hacks for better Knitting by Patty Lyons - Anatomy of “Anatomy”: The Making of a Movie by Joan G. Hansen - Lonely Plant Africa - Into the Deep: A Memoir from the man who Found the Titanic by Robert D. Ballard - To Rescue the Republic: Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876 by Bret Baier - Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve cried About by Isabel Klee -Night of the Assasins: The Untold Story of Hitler’s Plot to Kill FDR, Churchill and Stalin by Howard Blum - Grand Traverse: The Civil War Era by John C. Mitchell |
Large Print - Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See Children's/ Teen Books - When Digz the Dog met Zurl the Squirrel by Chris Pine - Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo by Bess Kalb - When you can Swim by Jack Wong Young Adult: - We fell Apart by E. Lockhart - Fake Skating by Lynn Painter - Heartstopper 6 by Alice Oseman |
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