The Benton Is Now Open

NOW OPEN


  • By Website Group at Apr 17 2011 - 11:37am

Welcome!

The historic Everett C. Benton Library is located at the corner of Oakley and Old Middlesex Roads in Belmont, Massachusetts.

The E.C. Benton Library is a non-profit independent library run by volunteers and supported entirely by donations. Read our story, pay us a visit, or think about volunteering for a shift.
  • By Website Group at Apr 16 2011 - 11:49am

Final Fenway Fiction - A Reading at the Benton, Saturday, May 19, 2 pm

Authors Adam Pachter and Len Abram will read from the recently released third volume in the Fenway Fiction series. This book chronicles the Boston Red Sox and historic Fenway Park. Put on your Red Sox hat and come hear excerpts from stories about Babe Ruth, Big Papi, the World Series, the September swoons and more.

  • By The Benton Library at May 16 2012 - 9:21am

Saturday at the Benton, Saturday, May 19, 12 - 3 pm

The historic Benton Library is open one Saturday a month for reading, browsing, borrowing and computer use.

  • By The Benton Library at May 16 2012 - 9:20am

Friday Night at the Benton, Friday, May 4, 6 - 9 pm

The Benton is open one Friday night a month. Come browse, borrow and use our computers. Games will be available for those who wish to play.

  • By The Benton Library at May 3 2012 - 8:11am

New York Times Best Sellers

The Benton has added the following NY Times Best Sellers to its collection.
• "The Shoemaker’s Wife," Adrianna Trigiani
• "Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse," Troy Denning
• "Phantom," Ted Bell
• "Sacre Bleu," Christopher Moore
• "Stay Close," Harlan Coben

  • By The Benton Library at Apr 30 2012 - 5:20pm

New York Times Best Sellers

The following books have been added to our collection of NY Times best sellers.
• “The Thief,” Clive Cussler & Justin Scott
• “Fair Game,” Patricia Briggs
• “Steve Jobs,” Walter Isaacson

  • By The Benton Library at Apr 15 2012 - 10:20am

Leap Year Tea at the Benton, Feb. 29, 2012, 4 pm

Please join us for tea, cookies, company and a book. The Benton will be open from 2 -7 pm.

  • By Judith at Feb 27 2012 - 11:41am

Valentines and the Community, February 1 - 14

Materials will be available to create valentines for the residents of the Brigham House Assisted Living Facilities. We will also be accepting donations of canned items for the Belmont Food Pantry. All ages are welcome!

  • By Judith at Feb 11 2012 - 5:56pm

The Fruit of Our Labor, Fri., Feb. 3, 7:30 - 9 pm

In conjunction with Belmont World Film, we will show several shorts from the compilation entitled The Fruit of Our Labor. Filmed by native Afghans, these documentaries provide a window into daily life in Afghanistan that goes beyond what we see in the media. Michael Sheridan, who directed this project, will speak. Tickets are free but must be reserved either at the Benton or online at www.MKtix.com/bwf. Space is limited so reserve early.

  • By Judith at Jan 28 2012 - 12:44pm
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