Public Library

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 .

	Looking for ... Proposals for exterior painting and refurbishment The Library is still accepting proposals for exterior painting and refurbishment. For a list of specifications stop by the Library. This project will hopefully begin in the spring.
	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 November, both book discussion groups will be reading The Education of Little Tree, by Forest Carter. We have several books still available and invite you to join us either Tuesday, Novermber 18th at 7 p.m. or Thursday, November 20th at 2 p.m. in the Children's Room at Belmont Public Library for a lively and informative discussion.
	Much "Adoe" in Belmont! *The New England Shakespeare Festival performers take a bow after a wonderful performance of Much Adoe About Nothing* in Bandstand Park behind the Library. For more information about New England Shakespeare Festival, visit their website at www.newenglandshakespeare.org/**.
	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. Story Time will be held on Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Room. We hope to see you there!
	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. This year's ballot is already exciting, but imagine if a little boy was running for president, too -- and won! President Pennybaker, by Kate Feiffer does just that. Is it your turn to host Thanksgiving? Let the editors and contributors of Fine Cooking help you out with How to Cook a Turkey and All the Other Trimmings. 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: 8

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Monthly Meeting of Board of Trustees
10/28/2008
The Board of Trustees will meet on November 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Items on the agenda: Librarian Report, Secretary & Treasurer's Report, Acceptance of last month's meeting. 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.