We challenge kids of all ages to complete our scariest scavenger hunt yet: find ten pictures of library spokespets and local therapy dogs in their Halloween costumes to win a prize. Find SUPER LEVI for a bonus prize.
Toddler Tuesday is a toddler sized storytime for children ages 18 months-3 years followed by an informal playgroup in our children’s room. The fall Toddler Tuesday session is Tuesdays at 6:30 PM from September 10th through November 26th. New families are always welcome!
Family Fun Nights are back at the library starting on Monday, October 7th at 6:30 PM and continuing at the same time through Monday, November 18th. There is no Family Fun Night on Veteran’s Day (November 11th).
Family Fun Night is a free storytime with other fun activities for families with children ages 3 and up. Very young children will need help from an adult or older child to complete craft activities.
New families are always welcome, and no sign-ups are needed.
Our Fall Used Book Sale begins on Saturday, October 19th from 9 AM-2 PM and continues during regular library hours (1-8 PM) from Monday, October 21st through Thursday, October 24th. The sale concludes on Saturday, October 26th with Bag Day discounts from 9 AM-2 PM.
Two rooms loaded with gently used books of all types. All proceeds benefit the library. Share with a bookworm in your life!
The Friends of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library meet on Thursday, October 24th at 2 PM. Friends of the Library help the library with fundraisers, programs, and day to day operations at the library. New members are always welcome!
We’ll be back at Cosmic Charlie’s in Bellwood on Saturday, October from 19th 11 AM to 1 PM for another adult Lego Brunch. Stop by to relax, unwind, and play with Legos! It’s free to play (although donations are always appreciated) just bring your creativity and maybe a few friends. We hope to see you there!
Levi and Mrs. Bush are visiting the library with therapy dog friends for a special Family Fun Night on Monday, October 28th at 6:30 PM. Meet live therapy dogs in Halloween costumes and enjoy doggy stories and crafts!
Family Fun Night is for kids of all ages, but very young children will need help from an adult or older child for craft activities.
Cast a vote for deliciousness with our annual Election Day Soup Sale on Tuesday, November 5th from 10 AM until we sell out. We’ll have soups of all types available in quarts and pints, as well as some baked goods. All proceeds benefit the Bellwood-Antis Public Library.
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to join us for an evening of Lego freestyling on Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 21st from 6-8 PM on both dates. No signs up are needed, but we ask that a grown-up stay in the library while children build.
The library hosts a Seniors for Safe Driving Class on Tuesday, November 12th from 2-6 PM. Most insurance companies will give senior drivers a discount on their car insurance for completing this one day class. To register, call 1-800-559-4880 or register online at https://www.seniorsforsafedriving.com/
The Friends of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library are holding a fundraiser at the Altoona Valley Dairy Restaurant (2724 Plank Rd) on Thursday, November 14th. Pick up a flyer at the library, and when you present it while dining at the Valley Dairy Restaurant anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM on November 14th, 20% of your bill will be donated back to the library.
This fundraiser is only at the Altoona Valley Dairy Restaurant, and you must have a flyer for the library to receive the donation. Flyers are available at the checkout desk.
The Bellwood-Antis Community Trust meets at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library on Thursday, November 14th, 2024. BACT is all about making the Bellwood-Antis Community an all around better place to live, work, and play. New members are always welcome!
Schuylkill nature photographer David Hand will present incredible still pictures and videos of the magnificent Marbled Salamander and its life cycle at the November Audubon Society meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 7 PM at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library.
David has devoted many hours to finding and examining salamander nests and eggs. He has documented every stage of the salamander’s development from embryo to adult. His article on the subject appeared in Reptile Magazine. Sit back, relax, and visit the watery, wonderful world of this interesting species.
Our Christmas Bazaar begins in November and continues during regular library hours (Monday-Thursday from 1-8 PM and Saturday from 9 AM-2 PM) until we close for our winter break. Shop gently used holiday merchandise and costume jewelry anytime we’re open. We accept donations of Christmas decorations & other Christmas items (no clothing, please) anytime we are open. New items added weekly!
Teachers, parents, homeschoolers, and anyone else who wants to read to children or help children read: we are happy to put together themed collections of books you can take home or use in the classroom! Your wish list of books can be as general as “I need books on snowflakes” or you can request specific titles by using our online catalog at https://bellwood-antis.sparkpa.org/. Give us 2-4 weeks in advance, and we can also order your books from libraries in Blair, Bedford, Cambria, Huntingdon, and Lackawanna Counties. To get started, talk to a librarian, or e-mail your requests to bellwoodantispubliclibrary@gmail.com.
The library’s ongoing costume jewelry sale is your one stop shop for affordable bling! We have vintage pieces, signed pieces, and as-is odds and ends ideal for crafters. All jewelry is for sale for a freewill donation. Shop anytime the library is open: 1-8 PM Monday-Thursday and Saturdays from 9 AM-2 PM. Donations of used and new costume jewelry for this ongoing fundraiser are appreciated. Drop off donations anytime the library is open.
The library is home to a number of community organizations with meetings and programs that are open to the public. Visit our community meetings page for information on these programs.