Library

The mission of the Belmond Public Library is to provide access to information, technology, and services that will meet the informational, cultural, and recreational needs of all persons in our community and the surrounding area.

The Library is much more than a place to check out books. The Belmond Public Library offers many services, which include:

• Books, magazines, & DVDs available for checkout
• Newspapers
• Large print books
• A wide selection of audiobooks
• Interlibrary loan
• 5 computers with internet access
• WiFi
• Children’s programs throughout the year
• Book clubs
• Reader’s advisory
• Local reference items
• Genealogy
• Test proctoring
• Copying & scanning
• Faxing
• Conference room
• Meeting room
• Programming for families & adults
• Puzzles for checkout
• Access to BRIDGES online library (ebooks, digital magazines, audiobooks, & videos)
• Online resources: Brainfuse HelpNOW & Vet/Job NOW

Staff

Library Director: Sonya Trager
Children’s Librarian: Amy Bates
Technical Services Librarian: Dawn Barkema
Library Clerk: Irene Richards

Library Board of Trustees

Don Dye
Dave Gildner
Charlene Nelson
John Sifert
Kate Simonson
Rita Schachtner
Dianna Suntken