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Welcome to Wireless!
10/11/2007
We are happy to announce that the Belmont Library now has a wireless internet connection available to the public! Bring in your laptop and easily hop online from anywhere in the building. Your laptop will need to have a wireless card installed in order to access the internet. Most wireless software will automatically detect our network and guide you through the connection process .

	Shakespeare Comes to Belmont! On Sunday, September 7th at 4 p.m., New England Shakespeare Festival will present "Much Adoe About Nothing" (a comedy) in Bandstand Park behind Belmont Public Library. (In case of rain, the show will be held at the Corner Meeting House.) Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on, snacks or goodies to share, and be ready to enjoy a fantastic, funny performance! This theatrical adventure is courtesy of the Library and the Sargent Fund. Admission is free. Don't miss it! ************************************************* New England Shakespeare Festival, New England's own professional, family-friendly classical theater company, celebrates its fifteenth season with touring performances of Shakespeare's "Much adoe about Nothing" [sic], the Bard's classic comedy of deception, disgrace, and the ultimate triumph of love. New England Shakespeare, a touring company based in Deerfield, NH, is dedicated to telling Shakespeare's wonderful stories by staging his plays in the original, Elizabethan style. "Much adoe about Nothing" features a cast of veteran Shakespeare performers and is directed by Demitra Papadinis, New England Shakespeare's founder. "In a way, this is Shakespeare's most truthful romantic comedy," says Papadinis. "It isn't about storybook love - it's about real love, complete with all the disappointments and upheaval that real lovers go through. In this play, it's clear that love is work - but very worthwhile work." At the center of the play are several pairs of lovers: the besotted Claudio and Hero, the brazen Margaret and Borachio, and the battling Beatrice and Benedicke. In the midst of all the passionate tumult, the couples eventually find their way to happiness - but not before faked deaths, secret identities, salacious scandal and foiled evil plots all transpire. Expect an evening of unexpected plot twists and laughter in this witty and insightful comedy. For more information about New England Shakespeare Festival, visit their website at www.newenglandshakespeare.org/**.
	Looking for ... Proposals for exterior painting and refurbishment The Library is now accepting proposals for exterior painting and refurbishment. For a list of specifications, stop by the Library, or click here.
	Book Discussion Groups A Book Discussion Group offers individuals an opportunity to read and share ideas and opinions of books in a friendly, relaxed environment. It encourages participants to read different types of books that they might otherwise overlook, and it gives everyone a chance to enjoy talking about the books that are read. In August, both book discussion groups are reading The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks. We have several books still available and invite you to join us either Tuesday, August 19th at 7 p.m. or Thursday, August 28th, at 2 p.m. in the Children's Room at Belmont Public Library for a lively and informative discussion.
	Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers This early preschool story time introduces toddlers and very young preschool aged children to language and books through songs, stories, finger-plays, and sign language. There are also very easy crafts for little fingers to practice gluing, coloring, and painting. Wednesday and Friday morning Story Times will return in September! Check back here for the date or call the Library. See you soon!
	Meredith Village Savings Bank Book of the Month at Belmont Public Library Meredith Village Savings Bank has become a partner with the Library in promoting literacy in the community by offering 2 new books each month to the Library. Celebrate what it means to be a Yankee with two collections of both hilarious and familiar tales by local authors: Rebecca Rule's latest book, Could Have Been Worse: True Stories, Embellishments, and Outright Lies, and Tomie dePaolo's Front Porch Tales & North Country Whoppers. Borrow these great new books and enjoy!!

Question of the Week

Abraham Lincoln's favorite play was by Shakespeare. Which play was his favorite?

Hamlet

Much Ado About Nothing

Romeo and Juliet

Macbeth

The Tempest

Total Votes: 1

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September is Library Card Sign-up Month!!
8/26/2008
Take advantage of the books, audiobooks, passes, magazines and movies available at Belmont Public Library! If you don't have a Library card here already, come in and fill out an application card. It is free to all residents. Applicants under 14 years of age must have a parent/guardian with them to sign the application. Please bring some form of ID such as a Driver's license, passport, or student ID.

Monthly Meeting of Board of Trustees
8/26/2008
The Board of Trustees will meet on September 9, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda: Librarian Report, Secretary & Treasurer's Report, Acceptance of last month's meeting. The budget for 2009 will be finalized. This meeting and all regular meetings are open to the public. Anyone concerned with continued growth of the Library's services in the community is encouraged to attend. Minutes of previous meetings and reports are available to read at the Library.