Est. in 1951 by the Bellaire Women's Civic Club. A not-for-profit organization, devoted to the establishment, support, and enhancement of the city library.
The Friends rely on volunteers for help with two or more outside book sales each year. We also sponsor an ongoing used-book sale at the Friends Corner inside the Library. The Friends support Bellaire Library projects that encourage reading and life long learning, and work to increase the use of the Bellaire Library through public awareness. Numerous programs and purchases for the Bellaire Library have been made possible by the contributions of the Friends, including:
Programming and promotion for children's programs Free-standing bookdrop
Summer reading support and other children's activities Memorial Bench
Educational CD-Roms
Tables
Travel and educational videos
Globes
Snow cone machine
Projector cart
Portable PA system
30-player rhythm set
Lease color copier for public use
World Book Encyclopedia
Set: Milestone Documents in American History
Encyclopedia Americana
Von Nostrand's Encyclopedia of Chemistry
Set: Notable Latino Writers
Set: African American National Biography
Bookpage - free to the public
