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The Belleville Public Library The Belleville Public Library has been serving the Belleville community for over 123 years. Welcome to the Belleville Public Library page!

We are excited to communicate with the Belleville community online! Please feel free to leave comments on our posts or message us directly with any questions you may have. Our goals; to advance knowledge, inspire learning, build community and support creativity. What can you expect from our page?

- Weekly Book Recommendations: We will publish a book recommendation every week selected by staff (You're always welcome to suggest topics, too!).

- Fun Links: We hope to share useful (and cool!) web links with our Facebook community.

- Events: You can find upcoming library or gallery events on our Facebook wall.

- Library Announcements: We will announce major developments at the library or gallery on our page (and other info we want you to read!). We encourage all Belleville area residents to join us in making our page a success. If you are looking for information about the John M. Parrott Art Gallery (which is also part of the Library), please visit the Gallery's page or our website. https://bellevillelibrary.ca/johnmparrottartgallerys9

Thanks for visiting!

🕵️‍♂️ CANLIT CONFIDENTIAL 🕵️‍♀️First, let's solve last week’s mystery!🏒 LAST WEEK’S REVEAL:It was none other than Ilya R...
10/13/2026

🕵️‍♂️ CANLIT CONFIDENTIAL 🕵️‍♀️

First, let's solve last week’s mystery!

🏒 LAST WEEK’S REVEAL:
It was none other than Ilya Rozanov from Rachel Reid’s smash-hit Game Changers series (including Heated Rivalry)!

🔍 THIS WEEK’S CLUE:
Can you name this Canadian literary figure?

"I’m a young East Coaster that heads west to the oil sands, trading cartoons for hard hats. My sharp wit and quiet observations reveal the human cost behind big money dreams."

💬 Think you’ve got it?
Drop your guess in the comments below! Check back next week for the answer, or stop by the library to place a hold on the book! 📖✨

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🦃A friendly reminder that Belleville Public Library and the John M. Parrott Art Gallery w...
10/12/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Closure 🦃

A friendly reminder that Belleville Public Library and the John M. Parrott Art Gallery will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.

We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving filled with good food and good company!

There’s no such thing as "not into horror"—you just haven't met the right cursed house, creeping shadow, or unhinged nar...
10/11/2026

There’s no such thing as "not into horror"—you just haven't met the right cursed house, creeping shadow, or unhinged narrator yet. 🪓👀

Whether you think you only like "psychological suspense" or you're just afraid of the dark, there is a gateway book out there waiting to ruin your sleep schedule.

Looking for tools to support focus, stress relief, or emotional regulation? Try our Sensory Kits! 🎧✨Designed to soothe, ...
10/10/2026

Looking for tools to support focus, stress relief, or emotional regulation? Try our Sensory Kits! 🎧✨

Designed to soothe, engage, and ground the senses, these kits offer a variety of tactile and visual tools so you or your young ones can explore what works best for you.

We offer 3 Youth Kits and 1 Teen/Adult Kit, featuring items such as:

🎧 Noise-reduction ear muffs

⏳ Calming liquid motion tubes

🧘 Textured stress balls & worry stones

🖐️ Flexible fidget sticks & textured mats

🌀 Marble maze mats (Youth kits)

🧩 Specialized fidget sets (Teen/Adult kit)

Borrowing Details:

📅 3-week loan (non-renewable | $1.00/day late fee)

💳 Free to borrow with a valid Belleville Public Library card

📦 Pickup & Return: Must be picked up and returned directly to the Circulation Desk (please do not return in the outside drop box!)

🎯 Place a Hold: Reserve online through our catalogue or call us at 613-968-6731 ext. 2035.

It's Final Cart Friday!!! Check out these titles on this weeks' Final Cart. My Beloved - Jan KaronDeath at a Scottish ...
10/09/2026

It's Final Cart Friday!!! Check out these titles on this weeks' Final Cart.

My Beloved - Jan Karon
Death at a Scottish Halloween - Lucy Connelly
Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt - Ben Reeves
The Bright Years - Sarah Damoff
Welcome to the Kokoro Cat Clinic - Syou Ishida
The Dog Park Murders - Angela Barker
The Bookshop Murders - Jennifer Gladwell
The Cinnamon Spice Inn - Harper Graham
Dragons, Heists, and other Retirement Plans - Meg Pennerson
The Body in the Garden - Katharine Schellman
Love Felt Like This - Julie Olivia
Lower City - Alex Spring
As the Snow Gathers - Mere Joyce
'Tis the Season to be Scary - Vicki Delany

For more new titles at our library, visit our catalogue - https://belleville.bibliocommons.com/explore/recent_arrivals

Ever wondered about the stories hidden in your family tree? 🌳✨With Ancestry Library Edition, you get FREE access to bill...
10/08/2026

Ever wondered about the stories hidden in your family tree? 🌳✨

With Ancestry Library Edition, you get FREE access to billions of historical records right here at the Belleville Public Library.

Get access to:

📜 Census & voter records

💍 Birth, marriage, and death certificates

🚢 Immigration & passenger lists

🎖️ Military records and historical photos

How to access:
Simply drop by the library, connect to our Wi-Fi on your own laptop or log onto one of our public computers, and start searching.

🍂 Fall is here! Time to get cozy, get creative, and make the most of the season. 🍁Whether you're looking for a fun weeke...
10/07/2026

🍂 Fall is here! Time to get cozy, get creative, and make the most of the season. 🍁

Whether you're looking for a fun weekend project, something to do with the kids, or a way to embrace those crisp fall days, we've got a book for you!

📚 Booklist: belleville.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/2023653159/3124577297

🍂📚

We are excited to host Canadian Handywoman Tammy Watson for a hands-on workshop! Build confidence using the essential h...
10/07/2026

We are excited to host Canadian Handywoman Tammy Watson for a hands-on workshop! Build confidence using the essential hand tools every homeowner should know. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!

Wednesday, November 4 from 6:00-7:30pm.

Ages 18+. Cost is $15 per person. Space limited! To register, call (613) 968-6731 Ext. 2037 or email [email protected]

📚 CanLit Confidential: Who Am I? 📚🔎 Last week’s mystery revealed!The character was Duddy Kravitz from The Apprenticeship...
10/06/2026

📚 CanLit Confidential: Who Am I? 📚

🔎 Last week’s mystery revealed!
The character was Duddy Kravitz from The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz by Mordecai Richler. 🍁

Now, on to this week’s mystery…

🏒 “They call me the ‘Russian Robot’ of the NHL. I’m the captain of the Montreal Centaurs, known for my icy post-game interviews and my lethal slap shot. I’m the villain in everyone’s story—except for one person.”

🤔 Who is this famous Canadian literary character?

Think you know? Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

We’re Hiring: Part-Time, Temporary Library Assistant I! 📚🎨Are you passionate about community connection, information ser...
10/05/2026

We’re Hiring: Part-Time, Temporary Library Assistant I! 📚🎨

Are you passionate about community connection, information service, and exceptional customer care? Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery is looking for a enthusiastic, team-oriented Library Assistant I to join our team!

Position Details:

Type: Part-time, Temporary (Up to 8 months)

Hours: 42 hours per 2-week pay period (includes evening and weekend shifts)

Pay Rate: $28.32 / hour

🗓 Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026

👉 How to Apply:
Send your application to Audra Kent, Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] or drop it off at 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Visit bellevillelibrary.ca/about-us/job-opportunities to view the full job posting.

Address

254 Pinnacle Street
Belleville, ON
K8N3B1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16139686731

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