BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — Greater Boston — Belmont X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5dd275b642a3d04b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Page of Enlightenment History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nHybrid - online a nd in-person\nWaverley Oaks Meeting Room -112\nBelmont Public Library - 33 6 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nWe all know the ada ge\, "those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Do n't be a victim - instead join librarians Lauren Pfendner and Chris Trembl ay for an engrossing read of historical nonfiction every month. November's selection is The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough. In this selection M cCullough recounts the events leading up to and the fallout from one of th e most horrific manmade disasters in human history.\nThis book club for ad ults & teens will be held online through Zoom and in person in the Waverle y Oaks Room. Register to receive the link to join for Zoom\, or to let us know you'll be in person.\nQuestions? Email Chris Tremblay at ctremblay@mi nlib.net.\nRegister online between 10/8/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 6:30 P M. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/pa ge-of-enlightenment-history-book-club-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium =referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27d117c7cafc83ba@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261109T043925Z DTSTART:20261114T000000Z DTEND:20261114T010000Z SUMMARY:A TABLE TO HOLD THE WORLD launch event DESCRIPTION:Join Pangyrus and Belmont Books for the launch of our newest an thology\, A Table to Hold the World: Celebrating the Immigrant Roots of Am erican Cuisine. Bringing together vibrant essays\, poems\,... LOCATION:Belmont Books\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-books/a-table-to- hold-the-world-launch-event-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f8a3fba60fc596dd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261116T203000Z DTEND:20261116T213000Z SUMMARY:Ginger's Growing Readers - A Book Club for Second and Third Graders DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nChildren's Program Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Be lmont\, MA\, 02478\nJoin our brand new monthly book club just for second a nd third graders! Read the book at home\, and then gather at the library t o discuss the story and do fun activities. This month we will be reading a nd talking about Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo. Staff can help yo u request and check out  a copy. \nThis program is for kids in second an d third grade. Space is limited. Please register. \nSupplies provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. \nThis event is generously spo nsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.\nRegister online betw een 10/20/2026 12:00 AM and 11/14/2026 3:00 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/gi ngers-growing-readers-a-book-club-for-second-and-third-graders-2026-11-16? utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:648d194fd496805c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261109T043925Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:Joanne Chang discusses The Joy of Cookies DESCRIPTION:*** SOLD OUT *** Joanne Chang's discussion of The Joy of Cookie s November 16th at 7 PM TICKETS NO LONGER AVAILABLE This is a ticketed eve nt. Your ticket includes one copy of The Joy of Cookie... LOCATION:Belmont Books\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-books/joanne-chan g-discusses-the-joy-of-cookies-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr al END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4c54967d776057f6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052513Z DTSTART:20261118T160000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z SUMMARY:Page Turners Book Club | For Seniors 60+ DESCRIPTION:Page Turners Book Club at the Beech Street Center\n\nJoin a liv ely discussion on current novels and timeless classics\, fiction\, and non fiction. November’s book is Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield.\n\nN ew members are always welcome!\n\nFor seniors 60+. LOCATION:The Beech Street Center\, 266 Beech Street\, Belmont\, MA 02478\, USA\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/the-beech-street-center/p age-turners-book-club-for-seniors-60-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0adf6c76dc94e2d9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261118T200000Z DTEND:20261118T210000Z SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 3:00—3:30 PM\nChildren's Progr am Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nRead and have fun each week as we explore picture b ooks and their authors and illustrators with the educators from Watertown Family Center.  Please find the program and register at this link -- http s://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7JtWhNRTKxe9xKdFXNQEN9JHUE6Kv7cVQjT reO00OacDjZg/viewform?pli=1\nRecommended for ages 3 to 6.\nWhat is an Auth or study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to com pare and contrast themes in author’s books\, analyze text and illustrati ons\, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and b etween the author's work and your child’s life.\nSign up guarantees spac e for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Childr en's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at dborsuk@minlib.net. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/li ttle-bookworms-author-study-registration-required-2026-11-18?utm_source=ic s&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d43f5ca6d334ac88@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261118T203000Z DTEND:20261118T213000Z SUMMARY:Joey’s Junior Book Club (for Kindergarten and First Grade) (PLEAS E NOTE NEW DATE) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 3:30—4:15 PM\nChildren's Progr am Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nJoin our monthly book club just for kindergartners and first graders! Read the book at home\, and then gather at the library to discuss the story and do fun activities. This month we will be reading and talking about They all Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel.\nThis program is for kindergarten and first graders and their grownups. Space is limited. Please register.\nSupplies provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public L ibrary. \nRegister online between 10/20/2026 12:00 AM and 11/18/2026 3:00 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/jo eys-junior-book-club-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-please-note-new-date -2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f78e2c8fa77d52b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052513Z DTSTART:20261120T180000Z DTEND:20261120T230000Z SUMMARY:Belmont Day School’s Annual Book Fair is back at Belmont Books! DESCRIPTION:Belmont Day School’s Annual Book Fair is back at Belmont Book s! Join us on Friday\, November 20\, from 1 to 6 p.m.\, for an afternoon o f book shopping while supporting BDS!\n\nBe sure to enter the code BELMONT DAY26 in the coupon field at checkout so that a portion of EVERY purchase made in the store goes directly to BDS.\n\nHappy shopping\, and thank you for supporting our school! LOCATION:Belmont Books\, 79 Leonard Street\, Belmont\, MA 02478\, USA\, Bel mont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-books/belmont-day -schools-annual-book-fair-is-back-at-belmont-books-2026-11-20?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1ae71fc5a96ce8e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261123T233000Z DTEND:20261124T003000Z SUMMARY:Equal Justice Book Group DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nWaverley Oaks Meeti ng Room -112\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nBelmont Against Racism in partnership with the libra ry bring you the Equal Justice Book Group. We will discuss Homegoing by Ya a Gyasi. \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Belmo nt Public Library.\nRegister online between 10/26/2026 9:00 AM and 11/22/2 026 6:30 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/eq ual-justice-book-group-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:af8ae69a88fb5535@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261109T043925Z DTSTART:20261124T230000Z DTEND:20261125T013000Z SUMMARY:Board Game Night at the Belmont Public Library DESCRIPTION:Calling all tabletop game enthusiasts! We invite you to bring f amily and friends to our library for an evening of fun. Bring your own gam e to share\, or borrow one from the library collection. ... LOCATION:Belmont Books\, 336 Concord Ave\, Morrissey Hall - 119\, Belmont P ublic Library\, Belmont\, MA 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-books/board-game- night-at-the-belmont-public-library-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c0549337db1c950a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261202T200000Z DTEND:20261202T210000Z SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 3:00—3:30 PM\nChildren's Progra m Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nRead and have fun each week as we explore picture bo oks and their authors and illustrators with the educators from Watertown F amily Center.  Please find the program and register at this link -- https ://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7JtWhNRTKxe9xKdFXNQEN9JHUE6Kv7cVQjTr eO00OacDjZg/viewform?pli=1\nRecommended for ages 3 to 6.\nWhat is an Autho r study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to comp are and contrast themes in author’s books\, analyze text and illustratio ns\, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and be tween the author's work and your child’s life.\nSign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Childre n's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at dborsuk@minlib.net. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/li ttle-bookworms-author-study-registration-required-2026-12-02?utm_source=ic s&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59137efc1ab64d66@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261205T190000Z DTEND:20261205T200000Z SUMMARY:Teen Author Talk: Hemie Yao DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nWaverley Oaks Meet ing Room -112\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nBelmont Public Library welcomes Teen Fantasy author Hemie Yao! She will be speaking about her writing process as a young auth or\, and the ancient Chinese mythology that inspires her series\, The Unto ld Truth of Club Menshen.\nAuthor Bio: Hemie Yao published her debut novel at the age of twelve in 2023. Daughter of a Chinese immigrant\, she lives in New Hampshire and grows up in a mixed culture background. She loves to immerse herself in nature\, art\, and fictional worlds.\n \nRegistration requested. Please let us know you're coming!\nRegister online between 10/ 1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/4/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/te en-author-talk-hemie-yao-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49c1b7567ec2aa9a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052512Z DTSTART:20261209T200000Z DTEND:20261209T210000Z SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 3:00—3:30 PM\nChildren's Progra m Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nRead and have fun each week as we explore picture bo oks and their authors and illustrators with the educators from Watertown F amily Center.  Please find the program and register at this link -- https ://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7JtWhNRTKxe9xKdFXNQEN9JHUE6Kv7cVQjTr eO00OacDjZg/viewform?pli=1\nRecommended for ages 3 to 6.\nWhat is an Autho r study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to comp are and contrast themes in author’s books\, analyze text and illustratio ns\, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and be tween the author's work and your child’s life.\nSign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Childre n's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at dborsuk@minlib.net. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/belmont/belmont-public-library/li ttle-bookworms-author-study-registration-required-2026-12-09?utm_source=ic s&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR