Bel's Library of Friends

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Bel's Library of Friends

A show-and-tell afternoon for Bel's 41st. No spectators here — every guest becomes an entry in the collection, four minutes at a time.

Sunday 30 August · 2pm till the fireflies come out · address with your invitation

Add yourself to the library it's easier than it sounds, promise

Field notes · the idea

Every year a theme. This year, the theme is you.

Bar quizzes, sports days — Bel has thrown them all. For her 41st we're flipping it: instead of Bel entertaining us, each guest brings one small show-and-tell. Four minutes. Teach us something, show us something, tell us something you're proud of.

A slideshow works. So does an object with a story, a taste-test, a live demo, or an educational hot take. Present solo or as a duo with your plus-one. There will be a gong for overrunners, bingo cards for everyone, and an awards ceremony with categories you'll want to win.

Entry No. 07 · hot take

Five things to know before you own a poop machine

An educational rant. Strong opinions, gentle vibes.

this is the bar

Entry No. 12 · object

This spoon has been to four continents

Bring one thing and talk about it for two minutes. That's a talk.

Entry No. 19 · duo

Our kitchen renovation: two perspectives

Co-present with your plus-one. Disagreement encouraged.

Entry No. 23 · demo

How to whistle with your hands

Skills, tastings, party tricks — live demos always win the room.

Read the full field guide rules, effort tiers & a topic generator

Trail map · key dates

The path to the party

Admission free · one talk per reader

The shelves are waiting.

Fifteen minutes now saves a panicked group-chat message later. Tell us you're coming, sketch a title, and pick your spot in the clearing.

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