Upcoming Events

Join us for a Bi-Weekly “Would You Rather?” Book Poll Battle! Visit the Chill Spot to read the featured “Would You Rather?” prompt. Cast your vote and see how your choice compares to those of other teens. This is a great way to spark fun debates with friends all summer long! To vote, simply place a sticker next to your choice. Teens who participate in the voting will have a chance to win a prize!

Is your child beginning to read? Come join us for Early Readers Book Club, where children will have a chance to practice their reading while discussing books, eating snacks, and doing fun activities and crafts.Ages 5-8Register here.

What actually is artificial intelligence (AI), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines? Learn what we mean when we talk about AI, where it already shows up in your life, what it’s good (and not so good) at, and why it’s causing both excitement and worry.Register here or by calling the library at 708-547-7393.

Do you love the youth room's indoor scavenger hunt? This is your chance to go on a scavenger hunt outside! Led by youth staff.

Join Susan Wilkens from Dancing Cranes Yoga for a relaxing session of CHAIR yoga without getting down on the floor! For ages 14+. No registration required.

Join food preservation expert and cookbook author Emily Paster to learn how to transform vegetables into pickles and preserve them using both fermentation and water-bath canning. In this demonstration, attendees will learn three distinct ways to make pickled vegetables. First, Emily will demonstrate how to make refrigerator pickles, the easiest and most straightforward method. Second, Emily will explain how to pickle vegetables in a vinegar brine and can them for shelf-stability - addressing safety concerns as well as what equipment guests will need to begin their home food preservation journey. Lastly, Emily will teach the guests how to ferment vegetables using the alchemy of salt and time to create healthy and delicious foods - like kosher dill pickles and sauerkraut - that contain probiotics to support gut health and the immune system. Homemade pickles make wonderful gifts, help prevent food waste and enable us to eat more locally and seasonally all year long. This class is perfect for gardeners, as well as farmers’ market and CSA shoppers.Register here.

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 rain, storms, strong winds, lightning, thunder, over 90°F, or during other weather advisories.

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

Join us for stories, songs, and activities! Ages 0-2