North Bellmore Public Library — Attraction in Town of Hempstead

Review of Bellmore Memorial Library – Memorial Day 2025 (05/26/25)

Today our group was allowed to use the North Bellmore Public Library’s parking lot with their permission. LICOA staged their members and corvettes there while getting ready to cruise as a group in the parade.

I stopped into the Bellmore Memorial Library after a great morning cruising with the vettes with LICOA members in the Bellmore Memorial Day parade. I’ve passed by this place before, but this was the first time I really got to check it out—and I’m glad I did.

The staff was welcoming, even with the post-parade foot traffic. The library itself is clean, bright, and surprisingly spacious for a neighborhood branch. There was a quiet buzz of activity—people reading, a few kids exploring the children’s section (which looks fantastic, by the way), and even some community members stopping in to cool off and regroup after the parade.

What really struck me was how connected the library is to the community. There were flyers up for local author talks, art programs (something I’ll definitely be looking into with LICOA), and even displays honoring veterans and local history—very fitting for Memorial Day.

This place isn’t just about books—it’s a true community hub. I’ll be back soon, and I might even see about getting involved with their events or workshops. Definitely a gem in the heart...

I love this library, however, it has been extremely loud recently making it difficult to concentrate when studying. This includes both staff and other patrons. When the kids from the elementary school are let out, they are seen running all over the place. This has been an ongoing issue over the years. They use the library as a hangout place. I think a no or quiet talking area should be...

They closed the library for months for renovations, which inconvenienced a lot of people. Now reopened, it's the same basic library, with the same exact layout, and some minor changes that have nothing to do with why people use the library. What most people who go there care about is access to materials, and a quiet place to study and read. We don't go there for...