Belington Public Library
🏢 West Virginia Library Network · Belington, West Virginia
Belington Public Library
Founded in 1977 in a single room on the second floor of Belington's City Hall, the Belington Public Library has grown into the civic heart of Barbour County's western gateway — open until 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and housing a local-history collection of photographs, genealogical records, and the City of Belington Historical Collection.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 11am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am–7pm |
| Thursday | 11am–6pm |
| Friday | 11am–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 88 Elliott Avenue, Belington, WV 26250
Phone: (304) 823-1026
Website: belington.wvlibrary.info
Plus Code: 87F223F7+FP (Belington, WV)
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📖 About Belington Public Library
The Belington Public Library serves more than 6,600 residents in Barbour County from its home at 88 Elliott Avenue, a short walk from the Tygart Valley River. The library began in 1977 in a modest room inside Belington's City Hall, fulfilling a long-standing community need for local library access in this small Appalachian town. Today it holds a general circulating collection alongside a dedicated local-history archive — photographs, genealogical records, and the City of Belington Historical Collection — making it a destination for family researchers tracing roots in Barbour County and the surrounding Tygart Valley. Through its affiliation with the West Virginia Library Network and Upshur County Public Library, cardholders can search a shared catalog and borrow from partner libraries across north-central West Virginia. Statewide digital access through WVReads brings free e-books and audiobooks to any device via the Libby app.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1977 in Belington City Hall — one of 53 public libraries built across West Virginia between 1965 and 1977 under the Library Services Act
- Home to the City of Belington Historical Collection: historic photographs, genealogical records, and primary-source documents for Barbour County research
- Affiliated with the West Virginia Library Network, sharing a catalog with Upshur County Public Library and other north-central WV partners
- Free statewide WVReads digital library: borrow e-books and audiobooks via Libby at no cost with a Belington library card
- Extended evening hours Monday and Wednesday until 7 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Belington cardholders can borrow e-books, audiobooks, and research tools free through West Virginia's statewide digital collections:
📚 Services
- Circulating collection of books, audiobooks, and DVDs
- City of Belington Historical Collection: photographs, genealogical records, local documents
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi
- Printing, copying, and fax services
- Interlibrary loan through the West Virginia Library Network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- WVReads and Libby digital lending orientation
- Children's storytime and youth programming
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and outreach
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Belington Public Library open, and where was it first located?
The library opened in 1977 in a single room on the second floor of Belington's City Hall. It was among 53 public libraries established across West Virginia between 1965 and 1977 under the federal Library Services Act to bring library access to underserved communities.
Does the Belington library have local genealogy or history materials?
Yes. The library holds the City of Belington Historical Collection, which includes historic photographs, genealogical records, and primary-source documents covering Barbour County and the Tygart Valley region — useful for family researchers and local historians.
How can I access free e-books with a Belington library card?
Belington participates in WVReads, West Virginia's statewide digital lending program. Download the Libby app, select Upshur County Public Library as your library, and enter your Belington card number to borrow e-books and audiobooks on any smartphone, tablet, or computer.
What are the latest evening hours at the Belington Public Library?
The library stays open until 7 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday and Thursday hours run 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday closes at 4 p.m., and the library is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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