Bellevue Branch Library

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Bellevue Branch Library

The Bellevue Branch Library opened in January 2015 as one of Nashville's most modern public library facilities. Open seven days a week at 720 Baugh Road, it features electric car chargers, a drive-thru book return, Studio NPL maker space, a driver's license kiosk and two public artworks — all serving the fast-growing communities of far southwest Nashville.

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🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10am–8pm
Tuesday 10am–8pm
Wednesday 10am–8pm
Thursday 10am–8pm
Friday 10am–6pm
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 2pm–5pm

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 720 Baugh Road, Nashville, TN 37221

Phone: (615) 862-5854

Website: library.nashville.gov

Plus Code: 868M3397+Q6 (Nashville, TN)

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📖 About Bellevue Branch Library

The Bellevue Branch Library opened in January 2015, bringing a modern, purpose-built facility to the Bellevue area on Nashville's far southwest side. The building was designed with sustainability and community in mind: electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot, a drive-thru book return for no-stop convenience, group study rooms, and a Studio NPL maker space. Two permanent public artworks enrich the interior — Beverly Stucker Precious's Great Beginnings, inspired by a learning-tree concept, and Brenda Stein's Rise Above, a sculpture featuring nearly 90 birds symbolizing community resilience. The branch also houses an on-site Office of Homeless Services satellite and hosts monthly visits by Nashville's Office of Homeless Services, making it a social-services hub as well as a library. Motor vehicle registration renewal and a driver's license kiosk are available for residents who want to combine errands with a library visit. The NPL Quilters and Pokémon Meetup groups give the branch a loyal community of regulars.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Opened January 2015 — one of Nashville's newest and most modern branch libraries
  • Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons (2–5 pm)
  • Electric car chargers and drive-thru book return in the parking lot
  • Studio NPL maker space plus driver's license kiosk and motor vehicle registration renewal
  • Two permanent public artworks: Great Beginnings and Rise Above by Nashville artists

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Bellevue cardholders unlock Tennessee's statewide and NPL digital collections at no charge:

&📚 Libby / OverDriveBorrow eBooks & audiobooks instantly with your NPL card.
&🎧 hooplaStream or download movies, music, comics & audiobooks — no waitlists.
&🎦 KanopyFree streaming of art-house films, documentaries & Great Courses.
&📄 Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL)Statewide databases — magazines, newspapers, homework help & business research — free for all Tennesseans.
&📰 PressReaderRead full digital editions of thousands of newspapers & magazines worldwide.

📚 Services

  • Studio NPL maker space
  • Electric car chargers
  • Drive-thru & outdoor book returns
  • Driver's license kiosk
  • Motor vehicle registration renewal
  • Children's World Language Collection
  • Community garden & seed exchange
  • Group study rooms & meeting rooms
  • Public computers, mobile printing & free Wi-Fi
  • Photocopiers (B&W and color)
  • Office of Homeless Services satellite hours
  • Bike rack & free parking

🎸 Programs

  • Baby Story Time
  • Bellevue Quilters
  • Pokémon Meetup
  • Teen Studio
  • Summer reading program
  • Office of Homeless Services office hours

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did the Bellevue Branch Library open?

Bellevue Branch Library opened in January 2015. It was built as a modern, purpose-designed facility to serve the growing Bellevue and southwest Nashville community, and it features electric car chargers, a drive-thru book return and Studio NPL maker space.

Is Bellevue Branch open on Sundays?

Yes. Bellevue is open Sunday 2–5 pm, making it one of the NPL branches with Sunday access. The full weekly schedule is Mon–Thu 10 am–8 pm, Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat 10 am–5 pm, Sun 2–5 pm.

Can I charge my electric vehicle at Bellevue Branch?

Yes. Bellevue Branch Library has electric vehicle charging stations in its parking lot — an amenity not offered at most NPL branches. The lot is free to use while you visit.

What are the public artworks at Bellevue Branch?

The branch displays two permanent works: Great Beginnings by Beverly Stucker Precious, inspired by a learning-tree concept, and Rise Above by Brenda Stein, featuring nearly 90 birds as symbols of community resilience.

🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.

📚 This library has study rooms. See how library study rooms work — booking, time limits and quiet vs group rooms — and find other libraries with study rooms libraries with study rooms by state.

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