All Richmond Public Library locations will be closed February 17th for Presidents' Day.

Belmont

In March of 1955, Council approved an ordinance for acquisition of land at Belmont and Ellwood for a new library branch. The architectural firm of Budina and Freeman was commissioned to prepare plans for the new branch. The groundbreaking occurred in April of that year.

804-646-1139

3100 Ellwood Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23221


Branch Manager - Hayley DeRoche
Open
closing at 6:00pm

Hours

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

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

    Preschool Storytime

    Tue

    11

    Feb
     10:30 am - 11:15 am

     Belmont Meeting Room

    Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.

    Toddler Time

    Wed

    12

    Feb
     10:30 am - 11:00 am

     Belmont Meeting Room

    Join us for fun and interactive stories, music and play for ages 18-36 months with their caregiver. Please note that once capacity (15 children plus their caregiver) is reached, you will be asked to try again next week.&...

    Belmont Crafters - Cloud Lamp

    Wed

    12

    Feb
     4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

     Belmont Meeting Room

    Join the Belmont Crafters this month to make your own cloud lamp. All supplies will be provided. This program is for adults 18+. Registration is required do to limited space.  

    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.