Friends of the Bellaire Library

10/11/2026

Thanks for everyone who came to our book sale! Our community found so many great finds!

And remember, we always have our FOTBL books on sale inside the Bellaire City Library!

10/05/2026

Find your next favorite read at the Friends of the Bellaire Library Book Sale!

Join us on October 10 from 9 AM–2 PM at the Bellaire Fire Station for a great selection of books, puzzles, goodies, and more!

📖 Hardcover books: $2
📚 Paperback books: $1

Come browse, find something new to enjoy, and support your local library!

09/21/2026

You get to decide what ideas we should bring to the event! There are such a variety to choose from:

VOTE NOW!
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09/08/2026

💎 HELP US REACH 75 LIFETIME MEMBERS!💎

As we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary and 75 years of Friends of the Bellaire City Library - Texas, we’re setting a special goal: 75 new Lifetime Members by October 10!🎉

If you love Bellaire and your Library, you belong here. Let’s make it official!❤️📚

For just $125 for an Individual Lifetime Membership or $200 for a Family Lifetime Membership, you can make a lasting investment in our Library and community.

Your Lifetime Membership includes:

✨ The opportunity to directly support Library programs and experiences
👜 A Friends of the Library logo tote bag
🎟️ Raffle entry for new Lifetime Members, with the drawing held on October 10
📧 A special Friends E-Newsletter

But your support goes even further! For 75 years, Friends of the Library has helped strengthen and enhance our Library through memberships, used book sales, and business sponsorships. Your membership helps make possible:

📖 Summer reading programs, incentives & year-round reading challenges
📱 Digital e-books & reference materials
📚 Adult & teen book clubs
✨ Improvements to young adult spaces
🌳 Outdoor Library spaces & book returns
📣 Collection development & Library promotion

Your membership makes a difference. Join us in celebrating 75 years of supporting the Library and strengthening our Bellaire community! 💎📚

06/29/2026

🦴 Skins & Skulls is back! 🐾

Get up close with real animal skulls and skins while learning about Texas wildlife in this hands-on educational program presented by the Texas Wildlife Association!

📅 June 30
🕥 10:30 AM – Only 18 spots left!
🕦 11:30 AM – 40 spots available

Perfect for curious kids, families, and wildlife enthusiasts of all ages. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to discover the amazing adaptations of Texas animals!

📍Register today before spots fill up!

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Est. in 1951 by the Bellaire Women's Civic Club. A not-for-profit organization, devoted to the establishment, support, and enhancement of the city library.

06/07/2026

🎶📚 Join us for a fun-filled morning with Andyroo at the Bellaire City Library!

Bring the whole family on Monday, June 9 at 10:30 AM for an interactive show packed with music, movement, laughter, and plenty of opportunities for kids to sing, dance, and participate. It's the perfect way to kick off the week with fun and learning!

We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

05/19/2026

🔍 The Literary Lens Book Club: Thoughtful, character-driven literary fiction (starting May 16 at 2PM)

💘 The New Romantics Book Club: Swoon-worthy romance reads (starting June 6 at 2PM)

🕵️‍♀️ The Perfect Alibi Book Club: Thrillers and mysteries full of twists and suspense (starting July 11 at 2PM)

Whether you love deep discussions, page-turning plots, or heartfelt love stories, there’s a book club for you. Join us at Bellaire City Library and find your next great read!

04/25/2026

The City of Bellaire proudly recognizes National Library Week!

Earlier this week, Mayor Pappas presented an official proclamation declaring this week as National Library Week in Bellaire, Texas. This annual celebration highlights the vital role libraries play in strengthening our community, providing access to knowledge, fostering lifelong learning, and offering a welcoming space for residents of all ages.

We extend our appreciation to the staff of the Bellaire City Library for their dedication, creativity, and service. Thank you for continuing to inspire curiosity and connection throughout our city. Join us in celebrating National Library Week by stopping by the library, exploring new resources, and thanking our amazing library team!

04/25/2026

Last weekend, we hosted our annual Friends of the Bellaire Library Book Sale, and thanks to your incredible support, it was a huge success! So many of you stopped by to give books a second chance, and together we raised over $4,000 to support programs, resources, and services offered by the Bellaire Library.

We’re truly grateful for our amazing community and everyone who came out to support us. We hope to see you at our next sale soon!

And don’t forget, we always have a Friends of the Bellaire Library indoor book sale located inside the library. Stop by and check it out anytime!🥰☺️
Bellaire City Library - Texas City of Bellaire, Texas

04/14/2026

Spring cleaning? We can help give your items a second life.

The Friends of the Bellaire Library are now accepting donations for our upcoming sale. We are currently looking for puzzles, gently used games, and recently published books to add to our collection.

Join us for our book sale
Saturday, April 18
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Your donations help support the library and make our book sale even better for the community. Stop by to drop off your items, and don’t forget to shop the sale as well — we’ll have a great selection of books, games, and puzzles available.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there!