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Community Events

There’s something for everyone in the Downtown District!

Catch the latest musical talent at the Empire Theatre, enjoy Friday Night Bites with your friends at the Brake Room, enjoy Preschool Storytime with your little ones at the Belleville Public Library – there’s something for everyone, from the youngest family member to the oldest.

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Early Summer Show at Gallery 121

48 Bridge Street East 48 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario

EARLY SUMMER SHOW – GALLERY 121 – JUNE 3RD TILL JULY 12TH, 2025

Please join the members at Gallery 121 as they present their delightful Early Summer Show. Our Guest Artists are Liz Schell and Carolyn Huff-Winters. Both are award winners in their chosen mediums. Liz’s handmade decorative dolls and tables will brighten the gallery with a colourful pop and sense of nostalgia while Corolyn’s charcoal and mixed media art will intrigue and charm you. The Featured Member Artist, Maureen Swann, will capture your imagination with her found objects sculptures and paintings.
Please join these artists and member artists at our reception being held Saturday June 7th between 2 and 4 p.m. for refreshments.

Free

Scavenger Hunt: Europe

John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON

Each week we’ll have a new scavenger hunt in the Children’s Area. Visit the Readers’ Advisory desk to begin your adventure!

August 11 to August 16: Discover the sights of Europe hidden in the library!

For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/