Belmont Public Library
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The former Belmont Town Hall and Public Library in 1899.[1]
The Belmont Public Library is a public library in Belmont, Massachusetts.[2] It is a member of the Minuteman Library Network. It is located on Concord Avenue near Belmont Center.
Buildings
The library has been housed in three buildings.[3]
Originally, it was housed in the Belmont Town Hall, designed by architects Hartwell and Richardson and completed in 1881.
In 1902, a new facility was donated by Henry Oliver Underwood and opened in 1902. The building is on Pleasant Street and now serves as the School Administration Building.
In 1965, the Belmont Memorial Library on Concord Avenue was opened.
Administration
The current library director is Peter Struzziero.[4]
References
- ^ Report of the Free Public Library Commission of Massachusetts. 1899
- ^ "Library Directory - MBLC". mblc.state.ma.us. Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ^ "A Brief History"
- ^ "Belmont Public Library General Information". Archived from the original on 2010-03-07. Retrieved 2010-05-21. Retrieved 05-22-2010
External links
Coordinates: 42°23′40.5″N 71°10′20.5″W / 42.394583°N 71.172361°W