Author Archives: Director Library

About Director Library

Happy to be here and to open the library to all in need. I love talking about stories, drawing, farming, and hiking. Come in for books, conversations, and to share in the atmosphere of our historic small town library. A magical place of stories and wonder.

Smart Snakes with Chad Edwards

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Director Library

Smart Snakes with Chad Edwards (Professor Von Scales) will be presenting on: Monday August 12th from 1pm to 5pm Upstairs in the Belmont Library. There will be a host of reptiles and arachnids that you can see and interact with … Continue reading →

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Tanglewood Nature Center

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Director Library

August 22nd we will have Tanglewood Nature Center visiting our library from 11 to 12. Come hang out at the Belmont Free Library with their friendly critters.

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Thank you

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Director Library

Thank you so much to Mary K. Worth for her visit and fantastic reading of her stories. Her influence and inspiring presence brought over fifteen visitors to the library. In total we had 30 visitors today! A new record! Thank … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Library

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Director Library
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Visiting Author Mary K. Worth

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Director Library

Mary Kay is a native of Portville, NY, and now lives in Lakeland, FL. Following 30+ years in public education, Mary Kay has nine titles: HEY ELEPHANT! WHERE ARE YOU?, Banele – the Girl from Swaziland, Mountains Trees Plant and … Continue reading →

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The Starquest!

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Director Library

Join us for our new summer event across all the 48 libraries in the STLS System! Pick up a packet at any library to get started, with maps, a list of the libraries in each county, and your Starquest Milestone … Continue reading →

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Quote for Pondering

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Director Library

“Time for Kentrosaurus to hatch. Time to plant the millet. Time for the magnolia buds to open. Professor Denison, I’m afraid you persist in thinking of time as numbers. You think of meaningless units of time – weeks, hours, minutes … Continue reading →

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Children’s Summer Book Challenge

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Director Library

We have a collection of children’s books that are waiting for a new home! Visit the library twice a week and earn a book! This event will be occurring all summer long any time the library is open (Mondays 1 … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July Card Making Event

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Director Library

Annie Vandenbosch will be leading a demonstration and craft hour on how to make beautiful homemade Christmas cards. Meet us for Christmas in July, on July 25th at 12 PM to 1 PM here at the Belmont Free Library. Hope … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the New Allegany County Museum with Ron Taylor

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Director Library

Ron Taylor has brought the Allegany County Historical Society from the dust and back into the light. Saving our history from being lost and revamping the whole community. On August 1st, at 1 PM to 2 PM, come by the … Continue reading →

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