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PJ Storytime
PJ Storytime
Tuesday April 23rd
at 6:30 pm
Children of all ages, and their caregivers, are welcome to put on their pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a fun storytime full of books and music.
Under Construction
Teen Room
It is still under construction, but
it’s just about completed.
Thank you for being so patient.
Teen Room
Cinco De Mayo Crafternoon
Cinco de Mayo Crafternoon
Viernes, Tres de Mayo
4:00 pm
Para los grados K-6
En la celebración del 5 de mayo, disfrutemos de la lectura de un cuento en español  con la Sra. Anabel y luego de manualidades relacionadas con ésta fecha.

In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, please join Ms. Anabel as she reads a story in Spanish and we do a related craft.

Registration is required for this event.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Read to a Therapy Dog
First Tuesday of the Month
From 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Starting April 2nd
Reading to therapy pets helps bolster children’s self confidence, which reduces their anxiety.

Please join us and our friends at Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, in the Children’s Room, for your chance to read to a therapy dog.

Registration is required. Please visit or call the Children’s Department to register for your 15 minute time slot.

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Programs

Kids – There are children’s programs for art, storytime, afterschool activities, monthly craft kids, and more! Check our programs and calendars for upcoming events you may want to join!

Teens – There is a Teen Advisory Board, Homework Heroes, SteamPunk Engineers, Career Information, SAT Study Groups, Programming Instruction, etc. Registration may be required. Check the calendar and program pages for more information.

Adults – There are lectures, discount programs, ESL instruction, book discussions, and information and activities. Look at the program pages and calendar to find things you want to do.

The Library’s Catalog has been updated. New features, include dynamic carousels showing new acquisitions and options under “My Account” for holds and lists. Login and see what’s new!

Download eBooks and digital audiobooks to your desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphones, or eReader.

Download eBooks and digital audiobooks to your desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphones, or eReader.

Ebsco

Practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses and exam preparation for professional development and school.

Pronunciator

A fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with Personalized Courses, movies, music, and more.

Comprehensive citizenship courses for both new American and new Canadian citizens

Hoopla

Enjoy hit streaming movies, eBooks and online graphic novels from Marvel and DC.

Pals Plus

Local libraries share a library catalog of books, DVDs, CDs, and eBooks, audiobooks and magazines.

About The Library

The Belleville Public Library has been in existence for over 100 years and is the jewel of Washington Avenue which runs the course of the Township of Belleville, NJ between Nutley and Newark.

It serves a diverse population of approximately 36,000 residents and is located less than 10 minutes from Essex County’s beautiful Branch Brook Park.

The library provides a host of programs and activities for all ages and serves a variety of cultures.

We provide access to a collection of about 36,000 books and other materials for leisure as well as personal edification.