Centre County Library (Bellefonte)

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200 North Allegheny Street
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-1516
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Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Thursday - Bellefonte Hooks & Needles
Skeins of Yarn

The Centre County Library Hooks and Needles are a group of knitters, crocheters, and crafty people who meet once a week to share their projects, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fiber arts.  They have worked on several charitable projects, including patchwork lap blankets out of knitted or crocheted 8x8in squares for the Alzheimer's ward at Centre Crest, and 4x7in prayer patches for soldiers overseas to carry with them.  Hooks and Needles meets every Thursday from 1:00-2:30 in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte.  All skill levels are welcomed, we...

Thursday - Bellefonte - Lego Club
Lego Man in Truck

Did you know that playing with Legos hones creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork?   Come and built with Lego Bricks on Thursday afternoons. 

All ages welcome, we have three sizes of bricks.

This will be our last Lego Club program for this school year.

The Lego Club will be held in the Technology Room.

Go to ReadBuildPlay.com to learn more about how libraries and Lego are working together to build literacy skills in young people.

Friday - Bellefonte - Film Discussion Group
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Join us for a film viewing and discussion immediately following. 

The film selection for June is  Beginners

Rated R

Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Check IMBd for more info.

 

 

Synopsis: It tells the story of Oliver, a man reflecting on the life and death of his father, Hal, while trying to forge a new romantic relationship with a woman, Anna,...

Nutrition Program: Hungry & Overweight: How Is...
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 A community presentation supported by a mini-grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this interactive presentation will focus on the impact of poverty and food insecurity, and how children can be both hungry and overweight at the same time. The session will explore the effects of hunger and overweight on children and identify ways that people in the community can help address the problem.

 

About Hunger in the Community and Academy of...

Thursday - Bellefonte Hooks & Needles
Skeins of Yarn

The Centre County Library Hooks and Needles are a group of knitters, crocheters, and crafty people who meet once a week to share their projects, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fiber arts.  They have worked on several charitable projects, including patchwork lap blankets out of knitted or crocheted 8x8in squares for the Alzheimer's ward at Centre Crest, and 4x7in prayer patches for soldiers overseas to carry with them.  Hooks and Needles meets every Thursday from 1:00-2:30 in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte.  All skill levels are welcomed, we...

Saturday - Bellefonte - The Cruise: Drop In Family...
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We will be reading stories, crafting and blowing bubbles. 

Drop in the MuseumGardenduring these times (weather permitting, alternate location children’s area of the library) to read stories about cars and vehicles and make a vehicle craft.

Come down to the library on Saturday and spend some time looking at books and playing with our toys.

Thursday - Bellefonte Hooks & Needles
Skeins of Yarn

The Centre County Library Hooks and Needles are a group of knitters, crocheters, and crafty people who meet once a week to share their projects, knowledge, and enthusiasm for fiber arts.  They have worked on several charitable projects, including patchwork lap blankets out of knitted or crocheted 8x8in squares for the Alzheimer's ward at Centre Crest, and 4x7in prayer patches for soldiers overseas to carry with them.  Hooks and Needles meets every Thursday from 1:00-2:30 in the Centre County Library in Bellefonte.  All skill levels are welcomed, we...

Friday - Bellefonte - Summer Reading Club Kickoff...
Mouse standing on head near other mice reading a book

Come to our Summer Reading kickoff party that will be held in the Children's Garden behind the Centre County Museum. 

We will have carnival games, snacks, raffle prizes, parachute games and storytime every half hour.  Freckles the Clown will be there and will be making balloon animals.   There is something for everyone.

Pick up your Summer Reading Program bag filled with goodies and learn about fun activities at the library this summer.  We can't wait to see you there.

Monday - Bellefonte - Baby and Toddler Storytime
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Join us for books, music, and literacy enriching activities especially designed for Babies and Toddlers. 

After storytime, stick around and meet other parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers while your child plays with toys.

Out theme today will be: Dinosaurs.

Wednesday - Bellefonte - Preschool Storytime
Librarian Reading to children

Join us for special themed story times this summer.  Enter your child in the summer reading club and earn a free book for every 20 books you read together.

Most story time sessions will include a craft.

Today's theme is: Dinosaurs!

This group is targeted for ages 3-6. 

 Story time progrmas meet...