The Main Library and West End Branch are currently closed due to a power outage. Updates will be posted as soon as power is restored.

Belmont

On October 25, 1955, Belmont Branch Library opened at 3100 Ellwood Avenue and dedicated in a ceremony that honored former director Thomas Ayer.
804-646-1139

3100 Ellwood Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Branch Manager - Hayley DeRoche
Closed

Hours

Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm:
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm:
Sunday closed
Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm:
Tuesday 10:00am - 6:00pm:
Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm:
Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm:

Available Services

  • public access

    • Features

    Printing/Copying

    Prints are $.15/page for B&W, $.50/color. Copies are $.15/each, B&W only.

    Faxing

    Local (including 800 numbers): free
    Long Distance: free

    Notary

    Notary services are available. Please call ahead for availability.

    Parking

    Parking lot has a total of 16 spaces and 2 handicapped spaces. There is some on-street parking around the library.

    Wi-fi

    Free

    Westlaw Patron Access

    Access Westlaw Database

    Upcoming Events at Belmont

    Sand Dough Sensory Play for Toddlers & PreK

    Fri

    20

    Jun
     10:30 am - 12:00 pm

     Belmont Meeting Room

    Drop in anytime during this open play session to enjoy ocean-themed sensory play with Play-Doh, sand dough, shells, and more. Roll, cut, slice, poke, and press your way through our imaginary ocean scene and see what sea creatures may ju...

    Library Yarns

    Mon

    23

    Jun
     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

     Belmont Meeting Room

    If you like to knit or crochet, join this fun time of creativity at the Belmont Library. Bring your portable handwork project for an informal group experience. Teens and adults are welcome.

    Nerdy Wordy Adult Spelling Bee

    Mon

    23

    Jun
     6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

     Belmont Meeting Room

    Back by popular demand! Think you're the best speller in Richmond? Want to have fun and meet other dictionary devotees? Then come on down and enter our Adult Spelling Bee to match wits for some nerdy wordy fun! You can play sol...

    Meeting Room

    Details

    Belmont Library offers one event space to the public. The Belmont Meeting Room offers a lectern, ceiling-mounted LCD projector, pulldown screen, 5 tables, and 20 chairs. There are four outlets located throughout the room.

    Guidelines

    Guests are expected to configure tables and chairs, and also return them to their original configuration.  Rooms are booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, and maximum of 2 months in advance.