Belleville Public Library's Adult Chess Club meets every second Monday 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.  2037, or send us an email at infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. ​

Open for nominations now until July 15, 2023

Do please walk, drive, cycle, jog around our Town and take note of good looking front gardens.

Do write the addresses down and submit to the following before July 15th.

Email your nominations to:  frontgardenbhs@gmail.com 

You may nominate your own garden. a friend's or neighbour's or family member's garden

 or that of a total stranger.  You may nominate more than one garden.

Gardens will be judged shortly after July 15th.

Each of the ten winners will be asked to display a sign from us saying they have won 

and receive a cheque for $25.

Drop in at Belleville Public Library and use our Cricut equipment:

• Maker cutting machine
• Mug Press
• Easy Press 2

Use of the equipment is free and first come, first served. Bring your own supplies or purchase from our selection of materials.  Library staff will be available to assist you in using the software and equipment.  

For more information about the drop in program, including the equipment, materials and how to prepare your project, visit our visit our Cricut Maker page on our website. 

Upcoming Drop-In hours: 

• Wednesday, July 5, 5:30-7:30 pm
• Saturday July 8, 2:30-4:30 pm
• Tuesday, July 18, 2:30-4:30 pm

We invite you to join the BPL Adult Summer Reading Club 2023!

Complete fun reading challenges, enter to win prizes, and discover (or rediscover) joy in reading this summer. Pick up your BPL Adult Summer Reading booklet from the second floor Information Desk starting June 24.

Use your booklet to track the books you read and the challenges you complete. Bring your booklet to the second floor Information Desk to report your reading and enter the draws.  There will be several draws throughout the summer. Visit us as often as you’d like to claim entries and tell us what you've been reading. 

Be sure to have your entries in before these dates. All entries will stay in the ballot box after each draw.

• Thursday July 13: Mid-Summer Prize 
• Thursday August 3: Mid-Summer Prize #2
• Thursday August 31: Grand Prize 

All are welcome to join the club. A valid Belleville or Quinte West library card is required to enter the prize draws.

Visit the Adult Summer Reading Club page on our website for details and booklists. 

Welcome to Belleville Public Library 2023 Summer Programs! This year's theme is The Great Canadian Adventure. Our summer programs run from July 3 to August 17. We will be offering children's programming every day except for Fridays, Sundays and Holidays. Visit bellevillelibrary.ca/summer2023 for full details of events. Summer Reading Club materials can be picked up from the Readers' Advisory desk on the first floor of the library.

Most of our summer events are drop-in. However, some events require registration due to supplies, technology needed and room capacity limits. For these events, we please ask that you pre-register. Visit bellevillelibrary.ca/summer2023 to register for events.

Two years after renowned painter Tom Thomson’s mysterious death, his friend, his mentor and his lover gather to share memories of Canada's most famous artist. But did any of them really know the man? Through their diverging songs and stories, a new portrait of an iconic Canadian emerges.

Featuring spectacular high-definition imagery of Tom Thomson and Group of 7 artworks from the Art Gallery of Ontario, unforgettable characters and a rousing folk music score by the Shipyard Kitchen Party band, this original Canadian musical will entertain audiences of all ages.

“Brilliant! The actors, singers and musicianship were unbelievable! Loved the presentation, story and especially the twist ending!” - Roy MacGregor, Globe & Mail

“A delightful and insightful celebration of the life and times of a legendary Canadian cultural icon, filled with humor, passion and great music. I can’t wait to see it again!” – Eddie Schwartz, Order of Canada, Juno Winner

A fun event for seniors or adults with disabilities in the community. Held on Thursday July 20 (rain date July 27) from 12-2pm at Robert Simpson Park. BBQ includes hamburger, fries, drink and icecream. Gillan Rutz will entertain. Tickets $10 available from the agency office until July 18th.

Our Davedi Club Italian Family Picnic is back this year, Benvenuti, All welcome! Sunday July 16, 2023. Free Admission all day. Bring your own lawn chair. From 2 pm, we will have face painting, bouncy castle, activities, Children’s Games, Bocce Ball, entertainment by Paul Pruneau & The Journeymen for the whole family. There will be food and beverage available. For more Information, please call the Club for details. 705-474-4190