Due to a water line bursting, our North Avenue Branch is closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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 - Barbara Booth
Closed

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 10:00am - 8:00pm:

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 and Toll-free: $.50/page Long distance: $1.00 (out-going only).

    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

    Upcoming Events at Belmont

    Preschool Storytime

    Tue

    24

    Jan
     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

    25

    Jan
     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.

    Book Babies

    Thu

    26

    Jan
     10:30 am - 11:00 am

     Belmont Meeting Room

    Join us for a fun and interactive story, music and play for babies from birth to 17 months with their caregiver.

    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.

    One-to-one Computer Help

    Call us to schedule your one-to-one help session to learn more about computers or other technology.

    Convenient to Carytown, Arts and Museum District

    Belmont is within walking distance to local shops, restaurants, and museums.  Visit Carytown’s many locally owned stores and boutiques or grab a bite to eat in one of its unique restaurants.  A few blocks away, you’ll also find the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Museum of History and Culture.