Bellevue Public Library
🏢 LiLI — Libraries Linking Idaho · Bellevue, Idaho
Bellevue Public Library
Bellevue Public Library at 117 E Pine Street serves the southern end of the Wood River Valley — the historic 'Gate City' of Blaine County, Idaho, once a booming 1880s silver-mining town. Open Monday through Thursday, it connects residents to the full LiLI statewide digital collection and is part of the emerging Big Wood River library community.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10am–5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 117 E Pine St, BELLEVUE, ID 83313
Phone: (208) 788-4503
Website: bellevue.lili.org
Plus Code: 85M7FP7R+66 (BELLEVUE, ID)
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📖 About Bellevue Public Library
Bellevue, Idaho sits at the mouth of the Wood River Valley in Blaine County, a region whose rapid growth in the 1880s silver-and-lead mining boom led to nicknames like 'Gate City.' Between 1881 and the 1893 silver-market crash, mines near Bellevue produced more than $60 million worth of precious metals. Today the town retains a distinct small-town character separate from the ski-resort communities to the north, and the Bellevue Public Library at 117 E Pine Street is its community hub for reading, research and free digital access. The library operates under the LiLI — Libraries Linking Idaho — network and offers cardholders access to the statewide digital collection. A 2026 levy proposed the creation of the Big Wood River Library District, which would formally unite Bellevue and Hailey's municipal libraries as branches of a county-wide district.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves the historic 'Gate City' of Blaine County — Bellevue was settled in 1882 at the mouth of the Wood River Valley, gateway to Idaho's 1880s silver-mining boom
- Connects to LiLI (Libraries Linking Idaho) — free statewide eBooks, audiobooks, and digital newspapers for all cardholders
- Compact neighborhood library open Monday through Thursday, a reliable weekday destination for students and working adults
- Located 4.8 miles south of the Hailey Public Library, providing Wood River Valley library access from both ends of the valley
- Part of Idaho's proposed Big Wood River Library District — a community effort to create a unified county-wide library system
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Bellevue cardholders can access a full suite of free digital resources through LiLI — Libraries Linking Idaho:
📚 Services
- Free public Wi-Fi and public computer access
- Borrowing of books, audiobooks and DVDs
- LiLI statewide digital collection (Libby/OverDrive, hoopla)
- Interlibrary loan through Idaho's statewide network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Community information and local resource referrals
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime (regular sessions through the year)
- Summer reading program for youth
- Community events and local programming
- Idaho Liberty Bell educational visit (September 2026)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Blaine County & the Wood River Valley
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Bellevue called the 'Gate City' of the Wood River Valley?
Bellevue earned the nickname 'Gate City' because it sits at the southern entrance to the Wood River Valley in Blaine County — the natural gateway through which travelers, settlers and miners passed when accessing the boom towns of Hailey and Ketchum during Idaho's 1880s silver-and-lead mining era. The town was settled and chartered in 1882 and grew rapidly alongside the railroad extension that reached the valley in 1883.
What are Bellevue Public Library's hours?
The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For closures and schedule changes, call (208) 788-4503 or visit bellevue.lili.org.
Can I get a library card if I live outside of Bellevue?
Idaho has statewide library card reciprocity through LiLI — Libraries Linking Idaho, so many Idaho residents can access Bellevue Public Library's digital collection with their home library card. Contact the library at (208) 788-4503 to confirm borrowing rights for your address.
What is LiLI and what digital resources does it give me?
LiLI — Libraries Linking Idaho — is the Idaho Commission for Libraries' statewide digital portal. A Bellevue card unlocks free eBooks and audiobooks via Libby/OverDrive, hoopla streaming media, research databases, and digital newspapers — all available 24/7 from any device.
✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
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