Here is a look at the events planned at the Belmont Public Library in December.
There are a lot of fun and festive things going on in the Children’s Room. Families should mark their calendars for two holiday events that will offer stories, crafts, and treats: the Grinch Party on Dec. 11 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m., and the Polar Express Storytime on Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. The Grinch Party will be spread out across the two levels of the library, and on the lawn outside, to allow for safe distancing. There will be grinchy activities, music, and a reading of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. For the Polar Express Storytime, we will gather in the Children’s Room by the fireplace to read the story together.
Parents and caregivers might also consider dropping in to our Bring Your Own Baby event or taking home a holiday craft for the kiddos. For the Bring Your Own Baby event, we will choose a family-friendly movie to watch, while your little ones play nearby and are free to be noisy. While you’re in, grab a holiday craft to take home with you, or stop in on Dec. 3 or 17 for Crafternoon, any time after 3 p.m.
The December non-fiction book group is centered on The Man who Invented Christmas by Les Standiford. As uplifting as the tale of Scrooge itself, this is the story of one writer and one book revived the signal holiday of the Western world. The discussion is set for Dec. 9 at 1 p.m.
Our Friday Fiction book group on Dec. 17 at 10:30am to discuss Mr. Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva, a fictional account of how Charles Dickens was inspired to write his most famous book.
The library will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1.
The Belmont Public Library is open six days a week and any time at belmontpubliclibrary.org.