About Us

The mission of the Bellwood Public Library is to provide resources for the personal, educational, and professional needs of the community with special emphasis on stimulating interest and appreciation for reading and learning at all ages.
The Library tirelessly seeks to accomplish its mission by providing free, equal and equitable access to a balanced and broad collection of materials, programs and services to meet the present and future needs of the diverse community it serves.
The Library proudly serves as a learning and educational center for all residents of the community, giving them the keys to lifelong learning, enrichment, enlightenment and discovery. Libraries transform lives.
Monday - Thursday | 9:30 AM - 8:00 P.M. |
Friday | 9:30 AM - 6:00 P.M. |
Saturday | 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M |
Sunday | 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
Closed Sundays Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
See a list of Holiday Closings
Tues. Jan. 1 | New Year's Day |
Mon. Jan. 21 | Martin Luther King, Jr., Day |
Mon. Feb 18 | Presidents Day |
Fri. Apr.19 | Good Friday |
Sun. Apr. 21 | Easter Sunday |
Mon. May 27 | Memorial Day |
Thurs. July 4 | Independence Day |
Mon. Sep. 2 | Labor Day |
Mon. Oct. 14 | Columbus Day |
Mon. Nov. 11 | Veterans Day |
Wed. Nov. 27 | Thanksgiving Eve (close at 5:00 p.m.) |
Thu. Nov. 28 | Thanksgiving |
Tues.Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve |
Wed.Dec. 25 | Christmas Day |
Tues.Dec. 31 | New Year's Eve |
Street Address:
600 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
Title: | Name: | Term Expires: | |
President | Mrs. Dorothy Clark-Smith | 2023 | Contact |
Vice President: | Ms. Deborah Giles | 2023 | Contact |
Treasurer | Mrs. Gloria Ward | 2019 | Contact |
Secretary | Ms. Constance Riales | 2023 | Contact |
Trustee: | Ms. Mary Clements | 2021 | Contact |
Trustee: | VACANT | 2021 | Contact |
Trustee: | Pastor Michael Horton | 2019 | Contact |
The Library Board meets in the Library at 6:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, except July and August.
All meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to members of the public who wish to observe.
Current Year Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
For Past Years, visit the Archive
Board Meeting Schedule 2019:
January 8, 2019
**Thursday, February 21, 2019**
March 12, 2019
April 9, 2019
May 14, 2019
June 11, 2019
September 10, 2019
October 8, 2019
November 12, 2019
December 10, 2019