Bellingham Public Library News & Events for November
Please visit www.bellinghamlibrary.org. View the library calendar at https://bit.ly/3xMECCt
Closed Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day, closing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27th , and closed on Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving
Highlighted Programs
Gnome-vember Family Craft – Friday, November 8th. Join us from 3:30-4:30 p.m., make and decorate your own miniature gnome! Please register.
Town of Bellingham Veterans Day Ceremony – Monday, November 11th at 11 a.m. The library is closed but will be hosting the town’s Annual Veterans Day Ceremony.
Giant Candyland – Thursday, November 21st at 10 a.m. Drop in until 11:30 a.m.!
The First Bellingham Local Author Expo – Saturday November 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The focus of this Expo is to highlight the works of authors from Bellingham and our neighboring towns, as well as work of the members of the Bellingham Writers Group.
Bellingham authors may still register at: https://shorturl.at/jc8Kd
Our Keynote Speaker for the event is Ted Reinstein of WCVB’s Chronicle. Ted will speak about his new book, Travels through the Heart & Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph and will also facilitate panel discussions with local authors on the following topics: The Writing Process and Publishing (traditional and self-publishing).
As of the deadline for this publication, the authors scheduled to participate include: Julien Ayotte, Amy Bartelloni, Donald M. Bellunduno, Charles Brucato, SherryAnn Byron, Phyllis Calvey, JM Celi, Janis Robinson Daly, Endlyn, Bill Gannon, Jean M. Grant, Colleen K. Hendry, Marjorie Turner Hollman, Tilia Klebenov Jacobs, Kay Lock Kolp, Renee Kurilla, Jane Lebak, Emily Malaquias, Kristi Mahoney, JT Maxwell, Ted Reinstein, Katelyn Schoumaker, Janet Raye Stevens, and The Write Stuff (Bellingham Library’s Kids Writing Club).
Participating authors will donate 10% of the proceeds of any sales that day to the Friends of the Library, so stock up on their books, support your local authors AND benefit the Friends of the Library!
Here is the schedule. Check the library for further details!
9:30-10:15 a.m.
Meet the Authors
10:15-11 a.m.
Keynote by Ted Reinstein
11-11:30 a.m.
Meet more Authors!
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Writing Process Panel Discussion
12-12:30 p.m.
Meet even more Authors!
12:30-1 p.m.
Publishing (traditional and self-publishing) Panel Discussion
1-1:30 p.m.
Last chance to Meet Authors!
1:30-1:45 p.m.
Meet the Bellingham Writers Group!
Ongoing Children’s Programs
The Baby Bunch – Mondays at 9:30 a.m., for infants 0-18 months and their caregivers
Ring a Ding – Mondays & Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., no class on 11/21.
Read to Freedom the Reading Dog – Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. Check the calendar for details and to sign up for a 15-minute time slot!
Sensory Story Time – Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. For children ages 2-5 of all abilities (younger siblings always welcome). Please register for each session.
First Saturday Family Fun – Saturday, November 2nd at 11 a.m.-noon. Family craft. This month’s theme will be dinosaurs! Drop in!
Adult/Child Book Club – For kids in grades 1-3, 4-6 or 6-9 and an adult in their life who loves to read. Meets monthly. Those in grades 1-3 should contact Melissa Denham, [email protected], grades 4-6 should contact Amanda Maclure, [email protected], and grades 6-9 should contact Diane Nelson,[email protected] . Check the library calendar for details.
After School Programs
Registration is mandatory for children in grades 4-6 to attend the ASK program. Registration for new participants takes place each day after school between 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. Hours vary for both programs on early release days.
• ASK Program hours 2:30-4:45 p.m.
• The Teen Room is open for grades 7-12 from 2-4:45 p.m
For Teen Room: https://www.bellinghamma.org/354/Programs
Adult Programs
Book Discussion Group – Generally meets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. In person or on Zoom. Contact Cecily Christensen, [email protected], for information.
Our upcoming titles are:
November: The Measure by Nikki Erlick
December: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Yoga for the Seasons – Fall into Yoga
Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. Check the library calendar to register.
Knitting & Needle Night – Wednesdays at 6 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own materials. No registration.
Writing Group for Adults – Tuesday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m. - Local area writers Amy Bartelloni and Marjorie Turner Hollman welcome you to hear what local writers are working on and share what you are working on. Works of fiction or non-fiction are welcome. Reading limit is 9 minutes per reader, with a brief opportunity for positive, personal comments only. To participate contact Marjorie Turner Hollman at [email protected].
Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting – Tuesday, November 12th at 7 p.m.
Email [email protected] for Zoom link.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting – Thursday, November 14th at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Virtual Ask-A-Lawyer Program with Attorney Brian T. Salisbury – Monday, November 18th, free 20-minute appointments 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Local attorney Brian T. Salisbury of the law firm Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond & Weil, PC will meet with you through Zoom to discuss any legal questions you may have. Register to receive the Zoom link close to the appointment date. Please note: Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Attorney Salisbury will not provide legal representation in any legal matter discussed.
• Virtual Author Talks – to register, go to: https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma
Thursday, November 7th at 7 p.m. – A Navajo Investigators Search for the Unexplained: In Conversation with Stanley Milford, Jr.
• Saturday, November 9th at 2 p.m. – Event in Spanish - evento en español- Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora
• Thursday, November 14th at 4 p.m. – On Childhood Migration from Central America: In Conversation with Javier Zamora
• Wednesday, November 20th at 7 p.m. – Native Rights & Culture in Fiction: A Conversation with Mona Susan Power
