Belmont Library offering events for all ages in February

BELMONT — The Belmont Public Library offers a wide variety of events and activities to patrons.

Connect with friends old and new in February. On Friday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m., gather at the library for coffee and conversation. The librarian will be on hand with book and movie recommendations from the library's collection, but we will make time to just talk, too. Hot drinks and snacks provided. On Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m., the library tabletop gaming group (Belmont's Guild of Gamers) will meet to try out the card game Fluxx, where the rules change at every turn. Recommended for ages 13+.

The book group meets to discuss The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls on Friday Feb. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary Walls had four children. In the beginning, they lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and above all, how to embrace life fearlessly. Rose Mary, who painted and wrote and couldn't stand the responsibility of providing for her family, called herself an "excitement addict." What is so astonishing about Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity.

Looking to sharpen your craft skills? Expert or novice, all skill levels are welcome to experiment with various crafting and artistic interests on Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Supplies are provided. In February, we are collecting yarn in an attempt to "yarnbomb" the library in March—cover public spaces with knitted or crocheted creations. February's crafts are focused on handmade cards. Valentine's cards supplies will be available during library open hours Feb. 7-14, for all ages.

LEGO Build is a family drop in event on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.-noon. Come enjoy building with your friends. Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day on Feb. 4 as well. TYCLD is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Also, join us Wednesdays for family story time at 10:30 a.m. Themes include winter weather, friendship, and imagination.