Upcoming Events

Create a piece of art using soil!

Learn about culture and food together with screenings of The Grocery List Show accompanied by samplings of the cuisine in the episode. The Grocery List Show follows Top Chef contender Chrissy Camba to five international grocery stores in the US.Register here for April 29th, May 6th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th.

Join us for themed stories, songs, and activities! No signup required Ages 3-5 years (Adult must be in attendance with children under 8 yrs. old.)

Join us for a walk and talk about movies, music, books, and more! Every Thursday at Noon from May 21-August 27. We will meet near the South Entrance of the library. Weather permitting. Will not walk in event of storms, strong winds, or during other weather advisory.

Learn to use the free, cloud-based graphic design program Figma in this series of classes in May and June. Pre-requisite skills: typing, mouse, basic computer skills.Registration is required. Register here.

Have some lunch, watch a documentary, and enjoy a discussion! Last Friday of the month (from May to August) at 12:00 pm (noon). Friday, May 29: "Bluff City Chinese". We will be serving Chinese food. If you register, please contact [email protected] with any dietary restrictions or concerns. Friday, June 26: “Family Recipe: Jewish American Style” Friday, July 31: "Lida Celebrates America: Flavors That Define Us" Friday, August 28: "100 Years from Mississippi" You must register for each event individually.

Blast off into STEM! Join us for more hands-on experiments, cool gadgets, and mind-blowing discoveries designed just for curious youth!Register for individual projects below.Friday, May 8th @ 4 PMElephant ToothpasteSaturday, May 16th @ 12 PMKite MakingFriday, May 29th at 4 PMBoats-Sink or Float?Saturday, June 13th @ 11 AMDIY Solar Power OvenWednesday, July 8th @ 4 PMMagic Milk

Join certified Zumba instructor LaToya Towns for energizing and fun weekly Zumba classes in-person at the Bellwood Library. For ages 14+.No class on May 2, May 16, June 6, June 13, June 27, & July 4. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to diversify your reading this summer? This is your opportunity to enhance your reading experience one small step at a time. Instead of setting one large reading goal, you can complete mini reading “seeds”—quick and creative challenges designed to help you discover new books, genres, and reading habits.Visit the Chill Spot to pick up a scratch-off card. Scratch off one hidden mini reading challenge, complete it, and show the staff that you’ve finished the challenge to receive a prize!

Come get crafty and social at the library! This month we'll be painting tote bags.