Since 1938, the American Librarian Association has annually awarded exceptionally wonderful children’s picture books the prestigious Caldecott Award.
Named in honor of 19th century illustrator Randolph J. Caldecott, these books are among our very favorite children’s books: get to know some of them in this month’s scavenger hunt for children, now available in our children’s room.
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 winter Toddler Tuesday session is Tuesdays at 6:30 PM from January 14th through April 15th. New families are always welcome!
Sips & Snacks in the Stacks is more than just a wine-tasting: not only will you try samples of wine from local wineries and winemakers, you’ll enjoy gourmet appetizers and live music from Davey B. and Music Man. The 2025 Sips & Snacks in the Stacks is on Saturday, January 25th from 7-10 PM. Tickets are still only $25 per person. Buy tickets from a library board member or at the checkout desk.
Family Fun Nights are back at the library starting on Monday, February 3rd at 6:30 PM and continuing every Monday (minus President’s Day on February 17th) through March 31st. Family Fun Night is an evening of stories, crafts, and other fun activities families with young children are sure to enjoy! Very young children will need help from a grown-up or older sibling to complete certain activities. No sign ups needed: new families always welcome!
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to join us for an evening of Lego freestyling on Thursday, February 6th and Thursday, February 20th 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 presents a free vaccine clinic on Monday, February 10th from 2-4 PM. A pharmacist will be here to adminster vaccines for flu, covid, RSV, shingles, tetanus, or pneumonia. To book a vaccine, contact the library at 814-742-8234 or bellwoodantispubliclibrary@gmail.com. This clinic is made possible with support from the Center for Independent Living, Gloria Gates Care, the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative, and Community Pharmarcy Compounding and Wellness Center.
The Bellwood-Antis Community Trust meets at the Bellwood-Antis Public Library on Monday, February 10th, 2025.
BACT is all about making the Bellwood-Antis Community an all around better place to live, work, and play. New members are always welcome!
The Friends of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library meet at the library on Thursday, February 20th at 2 PM. Library Friends help the library with fundraisers and other projects dedicated to making the library a better place for everyone. New members are always welcome!
The Friends of the Bellwood-Antis Public Library are holding a fundraiser at the Altoona Valley Dairy Restaurant (2724 Plank Rd) on Tuesday, February 25th. 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 February 25th, 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.
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.