Monday, February 17, 2025
The Bellmore Memorial Library rang in the New Year a few hours early, in a kid- and family-friendly event, dubbed “Noon Year’s Eve.”
Noon Year’s Eve celebrations are typically held on Dec. 30 or Dec. 31, and include a countdown to 12 p.m., instead of midnight; traditional New Year’s activities like noisemakers and party hats; a “balloon drop” or bubble release at the stroke of noon; and kid-friendly refreshments and entertainment. These parties allow younger children to experience the fun and festivities of New Year’s Eve without staying up later the day of.
At the Bellmore Memorial Library, families gathered to celebrate the New Year with neighbors and fellow library patrons. Noon Year’s Eve is about more the entertainment — it’s about celebrating traditions and new beginnings in an age-appropriate way.
The library created meaningful spaces where families can forge connections while participating in time-honored New Year’s customs — demonstrating how libraries serve not just as repositories of books, but as vital community hubs where neighbors come together to mark important occasions.
