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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
| Mon. Jan. 1 | New Year's Day |
| Mon. Jan. 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr., Day |
| Mon. Feb 19 | Presidents Day |
| Fri. Mar. 30 | Good Friday |
| Sun. Apr. 1 | Easter Sunday |
| Mon. May 28 | Memorial Day |
| Wed. July 4 | Independence Day |
| Mon. Sep. 3 | Labor Day |
| Mon. Oct. 8 | Columbus Day |
| Sun. Nov. 11 | Veterans Day |
| Wed. Nov. 21 | Thanksgiving Eve (close at 5:00 p.m.) |
| Thu. Nov. 22 | Thanksgiving |
| Mon. Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve |
| Tue. Dec. 25 | Christmas Day |
| Mon. 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: | Mrs. Janice English | 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 Trusees are open to members of the public who wish to observe.
Current Year Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
For Past Years, visit the Archive
