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Belleville Public Library and Information Center
221 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109-3189
Tel: (973) 450-3434
Fax: (973) 759-6731


Main Library Hours
Winter: Mon., Tue., Thu. 9-9
Wed., Fri., Sat. 9-5
Summer: Mon. 9-9/Tue.-Fri. 9-5

 Children's Room Hours
Winter: Mon. 9-9/Tue. 9-7
Wed.-Sat. 9-5
Summer: Mon. 9-9/Tue.-Fri. 9-5

 

 

 

 

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 Friends of the Library Book Sale Kick-Off

start on Saturday, May 1st

 One on One Career & Resume Writing

With Glenn Jacobs

1/2 hour each person. By appointment only,

Please call (609)777-2987 or (201)527-7800

 Visit Museums FREE

Borrow FREE admission tickets to:

American Museum of Natural History

Intrepid Museum

To get pass, please call the Circulation Desk at (973)450-3434 for information.

To reserve museum passes, A $40 deposit is required which will be returned when passes are given back to library.

 

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2010

Reading Buddies!

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, July 6-August 18, 10-11am

Be a Reading Buddy!! Pair up with a beginning reader and read books to each other…the kids love it!! You would need to commit to this, so talk to teen librarian, Karyn Gost, if you are interested.

Summer Reads Book Discussion!

Hang out, EAT PIZZA and talk about a great book!

Thursday August 12, 2-3pm

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

After fifteen-year-old Liz Hall is hit by a taxi and killed, she must adjust to her new surroundings and figure out how to "live." Life, though, is no easier in Elsewhere than it was on Earth, and Liz has to learn how to deal with loss and change.

Get Your Game On!

Fridays, 2-4pm

Stop by the library every Friday for an afternoon of friendly Wii competition, Guitar Hero, and board games.

ENJOY THE ARTS:

Recycle It!

Thursday, July 29, 2-3pm

Use your creative energy and make a cool one-of-a-kind art piece out of recycled/found materials. The possibilities are endless: picture frames, locker mirrors, wall hangings, key chains. Please bring materials.

Snacks will be served.

Duct Tape It!

Thursday, August 12, 2-3pm

Back by popular demand…

Come and explore the duct tape magic and have some fun! We will be making wallets and handbags.

Snacks will be served.

Craft It!

Thursday, August 26, 2-3pm

This craft will be chosen from your suggestions…talk to Karyn, suggest a craft, and we just might choose your creative idea!

Snacks will be served.

Monday Movie Madness!

Chill, eat popcorn, and enjoy a great movie.

Each of these movies is based on an awesome book, too!

Alice in Wonderland (2010) Rate PG

Monday, July 12, 2-4pm

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical new adventure!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief  Rate PG

Monday, August 2, 2-4pm

Modern and mythical worlds collide in this thunderous fantasy-adventure.

New Moon Rate PG

Monday, August 23, 2-4pm

Part 2 of the Twilight saga!!

TEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sign up now!

Earn community service hours or just volunteer for the fun of it.  We appreciate your help! 

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  Please register at the Teen Center or call (973) 450-3434.

 

CHILDREN PROGRAMS July-August

James J. Cozzarelli, Jr., Children’s Room

Summer Reading Club 2010

All summer long, visit the library for our Summer Reading Club. Read books (for your school’s summer reading list or for fun) and win prizes. Keep a log of all books you’ve read and show it off to your parents and teachers in September.

 Gamers’ Club: Every day – Wii – DS

 Mondays @ 7:30 PM

The Marie McDonough Eight Great Live Monday Nights Series

Free of Charge --- For the entire family

 July 12th Ventriloquist Bob Conrad

July 19th Puppet Show Mark Schleck

July 26th Musician Kurt Gallagher

August 2nd Magic Show Joe Fischer

August 9th Kids in Motion JoJo Russell

August 16th Nicole Chillemi and her animals

August 23rd Library Players

August 30th Joe Fischer’s Magic Workshop

 Tuesdays @ 2:00PM

Reading Group: Charlotte’s Web

Going to miss a week? That’s okay! Read those chapters at home. The last week we will watch the film.

 Wednesdays

Baby Song & Stories @ 10:30 AM

For a younger crowd: Story books, songs, socializing, stickers, and BUBBLES!

Storytime and Craft @ 11:30 AM

For and older crowd: A craft and longer story books.

August 11th @ 10: 30 AM

Author Reading:

Ann’s Amazing Adventure by Jeanetta Brancaccio

 Thursdays

July 8th, 22nd, August 5th, 26th

Need Help with Summer Reading Worksheets?

Group Help @ 3:00PM

July 15th, 29th, August 12th, 19th

Library Players @ 3:00 PM

Want to act in plays?

 Fridays

July 9th

Film: The Little Mermaid @ 2:00 PM

July 16th

Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl @ 1:00 PM

July 23rd

Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest @ 1:00 PM

July 30th

Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End @ 1:00 PM

August 6th

Film: Finding Nemo @ 2:00 PM

August 13th

Film: Muppet Treasure Island @ 2:00 PM

August 20th

Film: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie @ 2:00 PM

August 27th

Film: Lilo and Stitch @ 2:00 PM

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Last Update: July 09, 2010