Three snowstorms in consecutive weekends is enough to drive anyone into a dreary state. 

But Spring will be in the air next Friday, March 1, as the Friends of the Belmont Public Library and the Belmont Garden Club will once again sponsor the "Books in Bloom" at the library. 

There will be 20 flower arrangements – there will be a drawing for the flowers at the end of the night – live music, refreshments and art work from Belmont artists to view as residents and library supporters can mingle and dance away the evening. 

At 8:15 p.m., there will be a free drawing for floral bouquets donated by more-than-half dozen local florists. 

Floral arrangements will be on display at the library throughout the weekend: Saturday, March 2nd  9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and  Sunday, March 3rd 1-5 p.m. 

The reception from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. includes a cash bar and live music by Sinti Rhythm.  

Four local artist will have their work on display in the Library's Assembly Room: photographers  Adine Storer and Jane Wentzell; Janice Frishkopf, pencil and ink on paper; and Denise Paquette, watercolors.  

If you have any questions please call 617-484-6841 Anne Lauriat, Publicity Chair, "Books in Boom"  lauriat@aol.com

Tickets are available at the Library's main Circulation desk at $15 in advance and $20 at the event March 1.

Tickets also available at the Beech Street Center Wednesday 8-1 /Thursday 8-1 /Friday 11-4 through George Durante.  

This is an open community event for all ages. 

"Books in Bloom" is co-sponsored by the Belmont Garden Club and the Friends of the Belmont Public  Library. All proceeds support Library programs such as free museum passes and the Author and Music series.