Summer reading Kickoff

Summer Reading Kick-off

Saturday June 22nd
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All Ages

Please join us in our children’s room as we kick-off the start of summer reading. We’ll have face painting, crafts, games, and be here to help with registration for our summer reading program.

Reading Buddies

Teen Volunteers read to your child at the Belleville Public Library. This a great way to have fun reading while working on reading and socializing skills.

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Homework Heroes

Teen Volunteers help your child with their homework assignments at the Belleville Public Library. Small children (under 10) can get the help they need. Older kids get volunteer hours and reinforce the basics while helping a child.

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Mug Painting

Saturday June 1st
11:00 am
For Ages 3-12

Please join us in painting a mug that is perfect for gifting. Mugs will be painted at the event but picked up on a later date after they are glazed and fired.

Registration is required.

Registration SOLD OUT

Forecast the Future Storytime

Storytime Crafternoon

Monday June 3rd
at 4:00 pm
For Ages 3 and up

Please join us for a story and a related craft.
Registration is required for this event.

Registration

Read to a Therapy Dog

First Tuesday of the Month
From 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Starting April 2nd

Reading to therapy pets helps bolster children’s self confidence, which reduces their anxiety.

Please join us and our friends at Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, in the Children’s Room, for your chance to read to a therapy dog.

Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children’s Department to register for your 15 minute time slot.

*No Program August 2024

June PJ STorytime

PJ Storytime

Tuesday June 25th
at 6:30 pm

Children of all ages, and their caregivers, are welcome to put on their pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a fun storytime full of books and music.

Registration

Animal Art Show

Thursday June 27th
6:30 pm
For Ages 5 and Up

Please join us as we learn about and interact with animals, then let our creative juices flow as we use natural materials to recreate mother nature’s masterpieces!

Registration is required for this event.

Registration

Let’s Chalk About It!

Fridays at 2:00 pm
From June 28th- August 16th

Children of all ages, are welcome to join us for a fun playtime where we will cover the patio in chalk and dance in bubbles.

*No program August 9th

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Kids – There are children’s programs for art, storytime, afterschool activities, monthly craft kids, and more! Check our programs and calendars for upcoming events you may want to join!

Teens – There is a Teen Advisory Board, Homework Heroes, SteamPunk Engineers, Career Information, SAT Study Groups, Programming Instruction, etc. Registration may be required. Check the calendar and program pages for more information.

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The Belleville Public Library has been in existence for over 100 years and is the jewel of Washington Avenue which runs the course of the Township of Belleville, NJ between Nutley and Newark.

It serves a diverse population of approximately 36,000 residents and is located less than 10 minutes from Essex County’s beautiful Branch Brook Park.

The library provides a host of programs and activities for all ages and serves a variety of cultures.

We provide access to a collection of about 36,000 books and other materials for leisure as well as personal edification.

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