Bellingham Public Library News & Events for June
For updates about library programs and services, please see the library website,www.bellinghamlibrary.org.
Additional details about library programs are available on the library calendar at https://bit.ly/4eJRLSh
The library will be closed Thursday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday.
Children’s Programs
Summer Reading 2025 – Level Up at Your Library
Track how much you read either by the number of minutes or number of books and win prizes as you make your way through the game board–styled reading tracker! Summer Reading runs June 23rd until August 16th.
STEAM Saturday – Saturday, June 7th, 11 a.m. to noon
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for some family STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities! For families - No registration needed!
Science Heroes: Adventures of the Missing Color – Monday, June 23rd, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Celebrate science with hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories! For families. This program is supported by the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, Friends of the Bellingham Library, and a grant from the Bellingham Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Kids Coding Club – Tuesday, June 24th, 4-5 p.m.
A beginner coding club for kids! Please register.
The Write Stuff – Tuesday, June 24th from 6-7 p.m.
A creative writing program where the group will publish a book together at the end!
For grades 3-6 - Please register.
Summer Story Time with Junior Librarians – Wednesday, June 25th from 10:15-11 a.m.
Summer story and craft with our Junior Librarians (summer volunteers in grades 3-6). For ages 2-5 (siblings welcome)
Green Thumb Club – Wednesday, June 25th from 1-2 p.m.
A weekly program where families can plant different types of seeds during each session and watch them grow throughout the summer! Please register .
Krafty Kids – Thursday, June 26th from 1-2 p.m.
A weekly craft program for families! Please register for each week.
Fri-Ya Open Play – Friday, June 27th from 10:15-11 a.m.
Open-ended art and activities for ages 0-5. No registration needed.
Ongoing Children’s Programs
The Baby Bunch – Mondays at 9 a.m., for infants 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Ring a Ding – Mondays & Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. – no class 6/23
Read to Freedom the Reading Dog – Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. Check the calendar for details and to sign up!
Sensory Story Time – Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
Join us for a story, sensory activities, and open play! For children ages 2-5 of all abilities (younger siblings always welcome). Please register for each session.
Lego Builders – June 2nd, 16th and 30th from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
An open hour to build with Legos - use a design or your imagination! For Grades K to 3 – Creations will be displayed for two weeks.
Alphabet Stories – Wednesdays & Fridays through June 13th from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Congratulations to all graduates of Alphabits 2024-2025! We have finished all 26 letters - now let’s put them all together, read some stories about the alphabet, and make some crafts that incorporate all the letters in your name. No registration needed - For ages 2-5.
Adult/Child Book Clubs – For kids in grades 1-3, 4-6 or 7-10 and an adult in their life who loves to read. Meets monthly. If you are interested in joining, those in grades 1-3 should contact Melissa Denham, [email protected], grades 4-6 should contact Amanda Maclure, [email protected], and grades 7-10 should contact Diane Nelson, [email protected] . Check the library calendar for details
Adult Programs
Summer Reading for Adults – Bellingham Library Bingo!
Adults (ages 18+) – Pick up a Bingo Card at the Library in late June and read books over the summer that meet the bingo card description and be entered to win prizes!
Yoga for the Seasons
Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. No class on June 10th. Check the library calendar for details.
Book Discussion Group – Generally meets the 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Attend in person or on Zoom. Contact Cecily Christensen, [email protected], for more information.
• June 2: This Other Eden by Paul Harding
• July 7: The Little Liar by Mitch Albom
• August 4: The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer
A Novel Idea: A New Book Club for Adults – Tuesday, June 3rd from 6:30-8 p.m.
A Novel Idea is a new book club designed for adults who love to read. Light refreshments. This month, we are discussing The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. If interested, please contact Diane Nelson at [email protected].
English Conversation Groups
Practice speaking English with other adult English language learners in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends. Conversations will be facilitated by a library staff member or volunteer. Drop in classes offered weekly on the following dates/times:
Monday, June 2nd from 1-1:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10th from 6-6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18th from 11-11:45 a.m.
Thursday, June 26th from 5-5:45 p.m.
Needlecraft Night – Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m.
Do you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any of the other fiber arts? Come and join us on Wednesdays. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own materials.
Writing Group for Adults – Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m.
Writers, readers, listeners – come join us! 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. Contact Marjorie Turner Hollman at [email protected].
Library Board of Trustees Meeting – Thursday, June 12th at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at the library.
Friends of the Library Meeting – Tuesday, June 10th at 7 p.m. Email [email protected] for Zoom link.
Bellingham Genealogy Club – Monday, June 30th from 6-7:30 p.m.
Bring your laptop or use one of our Chromebooks on the fourth Monday of the month to work on your family history in the company of other family historians! For the summer this program will be run by new library staff member and Framingham State University graduate and history major, Molly Garten. Free library resources available. Registration preferred.
Virtual Author Talks – to register for these talks, go to: https://libraryc.org/bellinghamma . Recordings of these talks are also available on the library website in the days following the event.
Wednesday, June 4th from 2-3 p.m. – Virtual Talk with Smithsonian Scientists
Tuesday, June 10th from 2-3 p.m. – Online Talk with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell
Tuesday, June 24th from 4-5 p.m.– Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate
New Online Resource!
The library is now subscribing to Fiero Code, a learn-to-code platform that uses gamification to teach coding skills to people of all ages. Patrons with a Bellingham Library card can access Fiero Code at: https://app.fierocode.com/sign-in?club=1450. Learn about our Kids Coding Club starting on June 24th!
