Sunday Closure for July and August The Library will be closed Sundays starting July 6 to August 31, 2025. Open hours from 1:00 – 5:00p.m. will resume on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The John M. Parrott Art Gallery is closed on Sundays and Mondays throughout the year.
Join our French Conversation Circle and practice your French speaking skills. There is no registration for this free, drop in program. The French Conversation Circle meets in the second floor cookbook nook on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm. For more information, please contact the Information Services Dept at 613-968-6731 x 2037 or email us at infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Note - […]
Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the second floor cookbook Reading Nook. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or […]
Registration is FULL with waitlist. Belleville Public Library's Novel Nights Book Club meets on the first Wednesday evening of the month in the 2nd floor Board Room. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Please email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca to be added to the waitlist. Click here to learn more about our Book Clubs.
The Collective meets every other Thursday in the Library’s 2nd floor Board Room. Join other writers to chat about your work, get ideas, and gain insight on how to improve your writing. Writers’ groups are a great place to encourage yourself and others to meet your writing goals, whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction. Registration […]
Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels. Guided workshop – admission is free! Space is limited so please register. To register: email gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca or call 613-968-6731 x2040
Opening Reception for "SheScapes: Fibre and Paint" Debby Smith & Marta Smith Saturday, September 6, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments. Exhibition on display in Gallery 2 from September 6 to October 4, 2025
Opening Reception for "Rise of the Golden Moon" Angela Wiggins Solo Exhibition Saturday, September 6, 2025 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. Singer/songwriter Jonathan Maracle will be performing during the reception. Exhibition on display in Gallery 1 from September 6 to October 4, 2025
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for this high energy program. Come ready to dance, sing and play instruments! All ages. Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby, followed by free play. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books. Ages birth - 18 months. Mondays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035.
Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets on Mondays at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. […]
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, finger rhymes, felt stories, and music during this interactive program. Ages 19 months to 4 years. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Mom’s Amaryllis Acrylic, 11×14 inches Welcome back to our Tuesday Workshops, and to my Mom’s birthday! We celebrate my lovely Mom by painting her favourite flower, her amaryllis. We will use a simple palate of acrylic paint, and be inspired by some watercolour techniques to paint this delicate yet bold flower. Each 3-hour workshop, led by Rachel […]
Join our French Conversation Circle and practice your French speaking skills. There is no registration for this free, drop in program. The French Conversation Circle meets in the second floor cookbook nook on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm. For more information, please contact the Information Services Dept at 613-968-6731 x 2037 or email us at infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Note - […]
Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the second floor cookbook Reading Nook. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or […]
Join us for a bi-weekly evening of chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome. For children & youth aged 9 - 17. This is a drop-in program. Biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity. Try some art experimenting with apples, baking soda, vinegar, water and paint. The Saturday Kids' Club runs every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the 1st Floor Children’s Program Room. […]
Follow the Thread Information Session with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith Join the SheScapes Artists for an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials. Saturday, September 13, 2025: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions and curiosity! This is a free event, all are welcome.
At Belleville Public Library, we are happy to help secondary school students obtain their community hours. We try to accommodate as many teens as we can in helping them expand their professional experience through community aid. At this one hour training session, teens will be introduced to the library, it's collections, and some of the […]
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for this high energy program. Come ready to dance, sing and play instruments! All ages. Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby, followed by free play. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books. Ages birth - 18 months. Mondays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, finger rhymes, felt stories, and music during this interactive program. Ages 19 months to 4 years. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Fireflies Watercolour, 4.5 x 12 inches As we head into fall, let’s look back to one of my favourite summer moments—watching the fireflies. In this workshop, we will make use of masking fluid, along with a Payne’s Grey based colour palette to depict these fascinating nighttime critters. Each 3-hour workshop, led by Rachel Harbour, includes […]
Skylar Children will read individually to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog (and her handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where young readers can feel comfortable, confident — and have fun! Dogs are the best and most forgiving listeners. For Beginner/Reluctant Readers ages 5 and up. Sessions are 15 minutes each at 4:00, 4:15, […]
Pepper Children will read individually to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog (and her handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where young readers can feel comfortable, confident — and have fun! Dogs are the best and most forgiving listeners. For Beginner/Reluctant Readers ages 5 and up. Sessions are 15 minutes each at 4:00, 4:15, […]
Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the second floor cookbook Reading Nook. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or […]
Junk journaling returns! Come and fill a few pages of your journal with our craft and journal supplies! Never junk journaled before? No worries, we have extra journals to get you started. No registration required. Ages 13-17.
Ruby Children will read individually to a St. John Ambulance therapy dog (and her handler) in our 1st Floor Program Room where young readers can feel comfortable, confident — and have fun! Dogs are the best and most forgiving listeners. For Beginner/Reluctant Readers ages 5 and up. Sessions are 15 minutes each at 4:00, 4:15, […]
The Collective meets every other Thursday in the Library’s 2nd floor Board Room. Join other writers to chat about your work, get ideas, and gain insight on how to improve your writing. Writers’ groups are a great place to encourage yourself and others to meet your writing goals, whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction. Registration […]
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity. Pencil us in for some back to school themed crafts! The Saturday Kids' Club runs every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the 1st Floor Children’s Program Room. All ages. […]
Meet authors from the Bay of Quinte region! Entry is free. Most authors will have books available for purchase. Author applications are open from July 28 to August 10. Click here for details.
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for this high energy program. Come ready to dance, sing and play instruments! All ages. Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby, followed by free play. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books. Ages birth - 18 months. Mondays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035.
Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets on Mondays at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. […]
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, finger rhymes, felt stories, and music during this interactive program. Ages 19 months to 4 years. Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Registration is FULL with waitlist. The Afternoon Book Club is the place to be for great books and plenty of lively discussion. We meet in the Board Room on the second floor of the library. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Please email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca to be added to the waitlist. Click here to learn more about our […]
Join our French Conversation Circle and practice your French speaking skills. There is no registration for this free, drop in program. The French Conversation Circle meets in the second floor cookbook nook on Tuesday evenings at 6:00pm. For more information, please contact the Information Services Dept at 613-968-6731 x 2037 or email us at infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Note - […]
Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the second floor cookbook Reading Nook. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or […]
Wednesday, September 24: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m Life Drawing from a Nude Model There will be no instructor at this workshop. We supply the model, you supply the drawing materials! Registration required - ages 18+ Suggested donations of $5 will be accepted and appreciated! Contact the Gallery for more information and to register: gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca 613-968-6731 […]
At Belleville Public Library, we are happy to help secondary school students obtain their community hours. We try to accommodate as many teens as we can in helping them expand their professional experience through community aid. At this one hour training session, teens will be introduced to the library, it's collections, and some of the […]
Join us for a bi-weekly evening of chess fun! Players of all skill levels are welcome. For children & youth aged 9 - 17. This is a drop-in program. Biweekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop-in program. 1st Floor Children's Program Room.
*Queer Space* is an inclusive social gathering for members of the LGBTQ2SIA+ community taking place monthly at the Belleville Public Library. If you are over the age of 16 and looking to meet new people, make friends, ask questions, or simply spend an evening amongst other queer people, we’d love for you to join us. Don't […]
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity. Branch out with our fall tree crafts! The Saturday Kids' Club runs every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the 1st Floor Children’s Program Room. All ages. Drop-in program. For […]
Follow the Thread Information Session with Artists Marta Smith and Debby Smith Join the SheScapes Artists for an exploration of fibre art techniques, tools and materials. Saturday, September 13, 2025: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Bring your questions and curiosity! This is a free event, all are welcome!
Over 4 weeks, learn basic coding and programming skills with Micro:Bit, a pocket sized computer! Ages 8-12. Led by a teen Science Fair winner and a Belleville Public Library staff member, this workshop runs over 4 weeks from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday: September 27, October 4, October 11, and October 18. Concepts and skills […]
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for this high energy program. Come ready to dance, sing and play instruments! All ages. Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035
Engaging activities specially formulated for you and your baby, followed by free play. Enjoy a tickle and some bouncing, lots of songs and some board books. Ages birth - 18 months. Mondays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Floor Children's Program Room. This is a drop-in program. For more information, click here or please call 613-968-6731 #2035.
Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club is for ages 18 and up. The club meets on Mondays at 5:30pm. Bring your own chess board or borrow one from the library and meet with fellow chess players for a friendly game. All skill levels are invited to this informal, self-led program. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. […]
Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Creative Fibres is a social circle for all fibre arts: knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, cross stich, embroidery, felt work, and more! Creative Fibres meets every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the second floor cookbook Reading Nook. To register call (613) 968-6731 ext. 2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. Drop ins are welcome, but we encourage you to register if you'd like notifications about any updates or […]
Registration is FULL with waitlist. Belleville Public Library's Novel Nights Book Club meets on the first Wednesday evening of the month in the 2nd floor Board Room. Spaces are limited and registration is required. Please email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca to be added to the waitlist. Click here to learn more about our Book Clubs.
The Collective meets every other Thursday in the Library’s 2nd floor Board Room. Join other writers to chat about your work, get ideas, and gain insight on how to improve your writing. Writers’ groups are a great place to encourage yourself and others to meet your writing goals, whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction. Registration […]
Bring your creativity & supplies to this guided drawing session. You will be amazed at what you can create! Open to all skill levels. Guided workshop – admission is free! Space is limited so please register. To register: email gallery@bellevillelibrary.ca or call 613-968-6731 x2040
In this workshop we will design with Canva, use the Cricut Maker to cut your personalized design out of infusible ink, and use the Cricuit Mug Press to transfer your design into the surface of the mug. All materials are included. Cost is $5. Cash only. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call the […]
Looking for a great family hang out on a Saturday morning? Children of all ages can enjoy a fun art or science activity. Create cute woodland creatures! The Saturday Kids' Club runs every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the 1st Floor Children’s Program Room. All ages. Drop-in program. For more information, click here or […]
Jazz at the Library with Howard Rees and Duncan Hopkins Free jazz concert! Saturday, October 4, 2025 starting at 2:30 p.m. More information coming soon.