We want to invite you to the Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Belen public Library. The meeting will be Saturday, September 17th from 1pm-2pm at Books on Becker (513 Becker Ave.). You will be able to chat with your fellow book lovers and library supporters, enjoy light refreshments, look for treasure among thousands of ever-changing books, and enter … Read More
Volunteers Needed for After-School Children’s Programming
We’ve heard your requests and would love to be able to offer additional services for our youngest patrons! To provide Children’s Programming and After School access to the Children’s Room until 6pm we are looking for Volunteers! Volunteers must be 18 years old or over, pass a background check and drug screening with the City of Belen, and be available … Read More
Belen Harvey House Museum to Hold Coco Chanel Inspired Fashion Show!
Tickets will go on sale next week for an amazing fundraiser to benefit the Belen Harvey House Museum. On Sunday, September 18th from 1 – 4pm there will be a Coco Chanel inspired fashion show, Afternoon Tea, and Movie & Clothing Sale! The incomparable Ms. Van Ann Moore will be the Mistress of Ceremonies as Coco Chanel herself. You won’t … Read More
Children’s Room Closed – Aqua Kids Postponed
The Children’s Room will be closed today, Thursday June 23rd and the Aqua Kids program will be rescheduled to another date. We apologize for the inconvenience and will make an announcement as soon as we have a new time. Thank you!
New Edition of Strange Magazine Seeking Submissions
It’s time to start putting together our new edition of Strange Magazine. In honor of PRIDE month, this time around, the edition will highlight written works and art of the LGBTQIA+ community in Belen. Please turn in submissions to the front desk at the Belen Public Library or email them to Danny Garcia. Submissions will be accepted until June 14th.
You’re Invited, “Operation Never Forget”
You are cordially invited to honor our Veterans this Memorial Day. Monday, May 30, 2022 – Please arrive by 9:30am Activities will commence at 10am and will finish at noon. Belen’s Eagle Park Veterans’ Memorial.
Help Support Belen Summer Reading Program
One of our favorite places to eat and hang out, Hub City Brewery, is holding a fundraiser to benefit our Summer Reading Programs! All you need to do is eat at Hub City Brewery on June 25th between 5-8 pm. They’ll be serving their full menu, if you order the $1 hot dogs, all proceeds will go to help kids … Read More
Calling All Artists!
Hello Belen! We are looking for artists who want to display their work in our lecture hall during our Open House on May 25th. If you would like to have your art displayed, please bring it to the Library before May 24th. We are so excited to see what our amazing Belen artists have to share with the community! If … Read More
Summer Kick-Off Open House
Wednesday, May 25th from 4-7pm we are throwing an Open House to kick of summer and welcome our patrons back in! Live music, food trucks, door prizes, author reading, VR and Arcade games, Adult Makerspace preview, Video Booth (show off YOUR star quality!), snacks, sign up for Summer reading, an amazing Art Show, and reconnect with your library all in … Read More
Register for Summer Reading
This year’s summer reading programs for adults, teens, and children will begin on June 6, 2022 and run through July 31, 2022. The theme is Oceans of Possibilities and we are so excited to have a traditional, in-person summer reading season again! Children’s Summer Reading Registration Teens’ Summer Reading Registration Adults’ Summer Reading Registration You can see our full calendar … Read More