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Belmont Public Library Rules and Policies

Library Rules:

  • Turn off pagers and cell phones. No cell phone calls in the Library please.  
  • Patrons are requested not to eat, chew gum, or consume beverages in the Library. No tobacco products may be used in the Library.
  • Internet use is for 30 min. If no one is waiting, use may be extended an additional 30 min. for a total of 60 min. each day.  
  • Photocopier, fax, and computers are turned off 15 min. before closing. No exceptions.  
  •  Loudness, and/or language considered profane, obscene or abusive will not be tolerated. Behavior that is disruptive or disturbs other patrons or Library staff will not be tolerated.  
  • Adult Internet users must read and be familiar with the Library’s Internet Use Policy. A copy is kept near the computers or may be requested at the circulation desk.  
  • A parent or adult guardian must accompany children under 10 years of age.
  • We are happy to give Library Cards to children 6 years old and older, but children under 14 years of age must have the Card application signed by a parent/legal guardian.
  • Children under 18 years of age may not use the internet until/unless they and a parent/legal guardian read and sign the Library’s Internet Use Policy.
  • Any illegal behaviors will result in immediate police intervention. Any threatening or dangerous activity will result in police intervention. 
  • No pets are allowed inside the Library during open hours.
 Thank you for helping to keep Belmont Library a safe and pleasant place for everyone!
 
Belmont Public Library Bulletin Board and Exhibit Space Policy:
 
Belmont Public Library bulletin boards and exhibit spaces are intended primarily for promotion of Library services and activities. However, consistent with the Library’s role as a community information resource, these areas are available to organizations and individuals engaged in educational, cultural, informational, intellectual, and charitable activities on a space available basis. The Library will not accept for posting, display, or exhibit, commercial materials or advertising by profit-making agencies, groups, or individuals, campaign posters for candidates or issues, or items of a personal nature. In accepting items for posting, display, or exhibit, the Library does not endorse the content of the material or the organization submitting the material.


Monday:  12 - 6

Tuesday: 12 - 7

Wednesday: 10 - 4

Thursday: 12 - 7

Friday: 10 - 4

Saturday: 9 - 1

Closed on Sundays and all legal holidays