Our library needs a new home — and YOU can help make it happen!
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Our library building is failing and now it’s urgent.
There are constant failures — big and small — in critical library building systems (vintage 1965). These failures have already led to multiple library closures and could have disastrous consequences for the resources inside. The problems with the building cannot wait any longer.
At a cost of tens of millions, repairing the old building is not a responsible option.
If we want to keep a Library in Belmont, we need to replace the building.
Library Milestone Moment – Fundraising Reaches the $5M Mark
We are excited to announce that the Belmont Library Building Project has received an historic $2 million grant intention from the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation, bringing fundraising for a new library building to a milestone moment – $5 million and counting.
Preview the new Belmont Public Library design
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The new library building is designed to meet the programmatic needs as defined through a public process during the feasibility study. The design includes:
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Learn about the New Library Building and the Design Process
View the New Belmont Public Library Building
Our Library is an essential part of our community. See the new building design that creates a dynamic community space that matches the energy of the activities inside.

The Existing Building is Failing
What's wrong with the library building?
Failures in the building systems (electrical, HVAC, and plumbing for example) have already led to multiple library closures. At a cost of tens of millions, repairing the old building is not a responsible option.

High Demand for Belmont Public Library Resources + Programs
Belmont Public Library is 10th highest circulating library in Massachusetts
Our library is a highly valued and utilized resource in our community.