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Using the Library

Using the Library

Services


Library Cards

Free library cards to Belmont residents over six, those who own property within but live outside Belmont, attend Belmont schools, or who work in Belmont. All others may purchase or renew a card for $40 annually.

Apply for a library card in person with proof of address.

Computers

Internet access computers are available for public use as well as wireless Internet for your own device.

The library also offers print/copy/fax services.

  • Color prints/copies $.25/page
  • Black & White copies/prints are $.10/page
  • Faxes are $1.00/page

Databases

Ancestry Library Edition is available inside the library building.

Novelist Plus is available through the NH State Library.

Interlibrary Loans

Looking for a title we don’t have? If you are a Belmont Public Library card holder, we will attempt to borrow it from another library for you through a reciprocal arrangement with other libraries to share materials not found in our own collection.

Youth Services

To get in contact with a representative from our Youth Services team please email youthservices@belmontpubliclibrary.org

Make sure to check our Children and Teens pages for more details!

Attraction Passes

The library has free or reduced price passes to area attractions and museums.  See the list below, along with details for each. Please call ahead to make sure your passes are available for the day you’d like them.


McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

2 passes available per day, reserve by phone or email and pick up at the library. 

Free admission to the Exhibit Galleries for four people. There is an additional charge for planetarium shows. Two passes per day.

Passes are not accepted during special events such as AerospaceFest, nor are they accepted for member only events. 

2 Institute Drive
Concord NH 03301

603-271-7827


Castle in the Clouds

This pass is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

2025 Season May 24-October 19 

Hours of operation: 10am-5:30pm. The mansion closes early on days that special events are taking place on the property. See the website for more detail.

1 pass per day. Free admission of one adult and one youth and a 50% discount for one adult and one youth. Not valid for special events.

455 Old Mountain Road
Moultonborough NH 03254

603-476-5900


NH State Parks

This pass is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

The NH State Parks Library pass is valid for two adults and up to four dependents to enter any day-use state park for free.

The pass is not valid at Hampton Beach State Park, Wallis Sands State Beach, the Flume Gorge, or the Cannon Mountain Tramway, and cannot be used for camping or parking meters.

Reservation required with park pass:

Visitors with pre-paid or discounted access to NH State Parks are encouraged to make online reservations as well. When making a reservation you can indicate that you are a pass/parks plate holder on your order details page and you will not be charged the day-use parking free. There will still be a $1 transaction fee for using the online reservation system. This does not guarantee space will be available when you arrive at the park.

172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH 03301

(603) 271-3556


NH State Parks

Squam Lake Science Center

1 library pass per day, up to four discounted admissions per pass. $14/ticket  during the 2025 trail season.

The 2025 trail season is 5/1/25-11/1/25. Open daily 9:30am-5:30pm. Last admission is at 3:30pm. The library pass may not be used by school groups or other group organizations.

23 Science Center Road
Holderness NH 03246

(603) 968-7194


Squam Lake Science Center

Belmont Public Library Patron Conduct

  • Patrons are requested not to eat in the Library. Covered drinks are acceptable. No tobacco products (including vapor products) may be used in the Library.
  • Public computer use is 30 minutes. Time will be automatically extended unless someone is waiting.
  • Photocopier, fax, and computers are turned off 10 minutes before closing.
  • Language or conduct considered profane, obscene or abusive will not be tolerated, including behavior that is disruptive or disturbs other patrons or Library staff.
  • A parent or adult guardian must accompany children under 10 years of age.
  • We are happy to give Library cards to children 6 years old and older, but children under 14 years of age must have the Card application signed by a parent/legal guardian.
  • No pets are allowed inside the Library during open hours.

Thank you for helping to keep Belmont Library a safe and pleasant place for everyone!

Policies – Reviewed 2022 – General Library Policies