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On Belmont's Weekend Calendar: Summer Reading Kickoff, Benton and Grant Race

Events occurring in Belmont on Saturday and Sunday.

Meet the Authors at the Summer Reading Kickoff

The Belmont Public Library is holding its Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 15 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Library's Young Adult Room. 

Meet these three amazing Young Adult authors:

• Brigid Kemmerer (StormSpark, Spirit)

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• Kim Harrington (ClarityPerceptionThe Dead &  Buried)

• and newcomer, Sarah Fine (Sanctum).

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There will be free treats, Advanced Reader Copy giveaways and raffles for Rancatores and Moozys gift cards.

Benton Anniversary Open House

The Benton Library, Belmont's independently-run library, is celebrating its second successful year of operation on Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. with an Open House. Join the all-volunteer staff at the corner of Oakley and Old Middlesex roads. 

12th Annual Brendan's Home Run 5K

The Father's Day tradition continues as hundreds of runners and walkers will take part in the annual race that starts at the Harris Field track at Belmont High School , 405 Concord Ave., at 9:30 a.m. $22.

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