Hungry to try new recipes, techniques and foods?  Join us as we bite into the most delicious type of books – cookbooks! Each month we will discuss a specific cuisine or ingredient. Before the meeting, participants are encouraged to check out a cookbook based on the month’s theme and try out a recipe.  The Cookbook Club meets at 3 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

At our August meeting we will beat the heat with Frozen Desserts.  

Register for the August Cookbook Club at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vc-GprzIoGtFKFkLwcgGzcJgPiCMrjaCe

For more information, please contact Jenny Pust at 613-968-6731 x 2034 or email jpust@bellevillelibrary.ca. 

Binge books, movies, and TV? We have the club for you!  Join us as we gush over trending shows, films and books.  Each month focuses on a different series or theme, and the best part is YOU choose what you read or watch! Dip your toes into a new genre or share your passion about a well-loved series. Beyond the Book meets at 5:30 pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

In August we will swoon into the Romance genre. Rom-Coms, Bridgerton, Enemies-to-Lovers, Regency, Dukes in Kilts – it’s all on the table.

Register for August’s Beyond the Book Club at:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcOuvrD4iG9X5vBca692QdSyHweXxJJ2c

For more information, please contact Jenny Pust at 613-968-6731 x 2034 or email jpust@bellevillelibrary.ca. 

Binge books, movies, and TV? We have the club for you!  Join us as we gush over trending shows, films and books.  Each month focuses on a different series or theme, and the best part is YOU choose what you read or watch! Dip your toes into a new genre or share your passion about a well-loved series. Beyond the Book meets at 5:30 pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month.

Our July theme is Read (and Watch) Canadian.  From Eden Robinson, Richard Wagamese, Louise Penny and Terry Fallis, to Schitt’s Creek, Corner Gas and Kim’s Convenience, you’ll be sorry if you miss it!

Register for July’s Beyond the Book Club at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuduqrrjotHdRGN_AKMQkTObjh8QdzcqhQ

For more information, please contact Jenny Pust at 613-968-6731 x 2034 or email jpust@bellevillelibrary.ca. 

The Belleville Public Library will offer the BPL Writers’ Collective through Zoom while we are in social distancing. This virtual writers’ group gives the opportunity 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.

The group will be meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please register for this FREE event by clicking on the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEscuCvqDMiEtHKQqwYMUBWCROHsz_EQAYk

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions about this program, please email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca

The Belleville Public Library will offer the BPL Writers’ Collective through Zoom while we are in social distancing. This virtual writers’ group gives the opportunity 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.

The group will be meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please register for this FREE event by clicking on the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqceGtrzkoHtfkDcW2AJgjT0ejqFtRJ3Uf

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For questions about this program, please email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca

Calling all gardeners!

Back to the library by popular demand: Debb, our gardening expert from Connon Nurseries! Debb will talk about early summer planting and summer maintenance. Don’t forget to bring your gardening questions.

This free Zoom webinar takes place on Tuesday June 22 at 3 pm.

Register in advance at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DaF5r-5yTPm72BvGNsaEdQ

In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day the Belleville Public Library is honoured to partner with FNTI and welcome artist, researcher and educator Simon Brascoupé, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. Simon will discuss the teachings of three books: Giving Thanks by Chief Jake Swamp, All Our Relations by Tanya Talaga, and Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. We hope that you will join us in listening to Simon, to not only celebrate and appreciate Indigenous literature, but to gain an understanding of the diverse Indigenous experiences and cultures in Canada.

This Zoom webinar takes place on Monday June 21 at 3pm. 

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tT9hhHL_TuO3e_Lr7PYx-Q

Join facilitator and Death Doula Lisa for a directed discussion about death and dying. Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 pm. Death Cafes are part of a global movement to bring awareness to our finite lives. Email Lisa loleary@phpl.ca by May 17 to receive your Zoom invite.