Bellmore Memorial Library
🏢 Nassau Library System · Bellmore, New York
Bellmore Memorial Library
Founded in 1948 to honor the veterans of two world wars, Bellmore Memorial Library has grown from a single volunteer-staffed room in a schoolhouse to a full-service Nassau County library open seven days a week — with a Library of Things, museum passes, study rooms and free notary services at its home on Bedford Avenue.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:30am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am–9pm |
| Friday | 9:30am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 2288 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710
Phone: (516) 785-2990
Website: bellmorelibrary.org
Plus Code: 87G8MF9F+34 (Bellmore, NY)
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📖 About Bellmore Memorial Library
Bellmore Memorial Library traces its origins to 1948, when civic-minded residents and the local PTA organized a library in one room of an old wooden Bellmore schoolhouse, staffing it with volunteers and seeding the collection with 150 volumes borrowed from the New York State Library. The trustees named it the "Bellmore Memorial Library" to honor veterans of both World War I and World War II, deliberately seeking the support of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. After operating in an unheated two-room apartment on Pettit and Grand Avenues, the library moved into its first purpose-built home — the current Children's wing on Clarendon and Bedford — when that 2,952-square-foot building was completed in May 1953 at a cost of $53,365. A first major addition followed in 1968, and the library today serves some 12,500 Bellmore residents through a collection of more than 72,000 volumes and a robust digital and in-person program calendar. As a member of the 54-library Nassau Library System, a Bellmore card grants borrowing rights across Nassau County and links into the shared Nassau Libraries Vega catalog at search.nassaulibraries.org.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named in 1948 to honor veterans of World War I and World War II, with early support from the local American Legion and VFW posts
- Library of Things collection — borrow lawn games, electronics, instruments and more for up to 7 days (cardholders 18+)
- Museum pass program with reservations up to 60 days in advance, including passes to the American Museum of Natural History, Long Island Children's Museum and Old Bethpage Village Restoration
- Free notary public services on-site (call ahead for availability) — covers acknowledgements, oaths, affidavits, and residential/real-estate letters
- Member of the 54-library Nassau Library System — one card borrows countywide via the shared Nassau Libraries Vega catalog
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bellmore cardholders can borrow, stream and research free through New York's shared digital collections:
📚 Services
- Library of Things — lawn games, electronics, instruments and more (7-day loan, cardholders 18+)
- Museum pass reservations — up to 60 days in advance, one pass at a time, twice per museum per month
- Free notary public service (call ahead for staffing availability)
- Study room reservations
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing via Princh (in-library and mobile app)
- Inter-library loan through Nassau Library System (54 member libraries) and LI LINK (Suffolk County)
🎸 Programs
- Adult fiction and nonfiction book clubs
- Children's storytime and reading programs
- Summer Reading Club with community events
- Teen volunteer and community service opportunities
- Film discussions, crafting classes and concerts
- Year-round programming for all ages
📍 Nearby Libraries in Nassau County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who does the Bellmore Memorial Library memorialize?
The library was named in 1948 to honor the veterans of both World War I and World War II. The founding trustees chose "Bellmore Memorial Library" specifically to gain the support of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, and that name has remained as a lasting tribute to the community's service members.
What is the Library of Things, and who can borrow from it?
The Library of Things is a collection of borrowable items beyond books — including lawn games, electronics and instruments — available to Bellmore Memorial Library cardholders who are 18 or older and in good standing. Items may be borrowed for up to 7 days at a time.
How do I reserve a museum pass, and which museums are available?
Cardholders can reserve museum passes up to 60 days in advance through the library's online booking system. Available passes include venues such as the American Museum of Natural History, the Long Island Children's Museum and Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Each museum pass may be reserved twice per month, and only one pass may be borrowed at a time. Courtesy cardholders are not eligible.
Does the library have different hours on certain days?
Yes — Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the library opens at 10:30 a.m. and stays open until 9 p.m., while Thursday opens a full hour earlier at 9:30 a.m. (also until 9 p.m.). Friday runs 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 1–5 p.m. Summer weekend hours differ: Saturday closes at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday the library is closed.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things 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.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.