Bellingham Public Library

April 30, 2008

Dear Patrons of the Belligham Public Library,

As your new library director, I want to let you know that my door is open! Please stop by and ask for me and introduce yourself.

I look forward to leading the library in serving the residents of the Town of Bellingham. We strive to provide the programs and services that enhance the quality of life in town.

Call 508-966-1660 or email me with comments or suggestions.

Bernadette D. Rivard
Library Director

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Welcome to the Bellingham Public Library
We are members of the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System (CMRLS) and the Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Regional System (C/W MARS). We are administered by the Bellingham Public Library Board of Trustees, a group of five community members, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the state agency that supports, improves and promotes library services throughout the Commonwealth.

Hours and Location 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA 02019 508-966-1660 (Fax 508-966-3189) Mondays 9:30 a.m - 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays 9:30 a.m - 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays 9:30 a.m - 8:00 p.m. Thursdays 9:30 a.m - 8:00 p.m. Fridays 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Closed Saturdays in July and August Sundays Closed Link to holiday closings and directions to the library

You may now borrow one of two Massachusetts ParksPasses from the Bellingham Public Library at no cost! This pass provides visitors unlimited day-use parking access to state park facilities within the DCR that charge a parking fee, with the exception of Nahant and Nantasket Beaches.

The ParksPass is a hangtag issued for one vehicle. Parking fees currently range from $2.00 at day use areas to $5.00 at inland water areas to $7.00 at ocean beaches. (See the DCR website for a list of state park facilities that charge a parking fee.

The library offers patrons the use of discount passes to area museums and other attractions that may be reserved in advance if you are a Bellingham resident and have a Bellingham Public Library (or other C/W Mars area library) in good standing. Non-residents may call on the day they wish to use the pass, and if available, they may visit the library and sign out a pass. Please call the Bellingham Public Library at 508-966-1660 for more information. Learn about all our passes with links to various museums and attractions.

What you will find on our site
You will find links to our catalog and databases, tools for reference, lists and link for resources and local information. You will find programming information, directions and contact information. You will meet our staff, the Friends of the Bellingham Public Library and the Board of Trustees. We hope you enjoy your stay! Please contact us for any further information or for questions you would like answered.