About Us

Mission Statement

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.

Hours

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

2018 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

Location and Directions

Street Address:

600 Bohland Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104

Library Board of Trustees

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