Hours, Location & Contact
Address:
224 E. Main St 📍 Open in Maps
Bellevue, OH 44811
Parking:
Free lot behind the building on Sandusky St.
Contact:
Main Phone: (419) 483-4769
Youth Dept: (419) 483-0422
Director's Office: (419) 483-8526
Website: bellevueohlibrary.org
Director:
Courtney McGrath
Digital Resources
Libby / OverDrive
Free ebooks and audiobooks. Borrow on your phone, tablet, or e-reader. Download the Libby app and sign in with your library card. Thousands of titles, always available.
Hoopla
Stream movies, TV shows, music, comics, and ebooks with no waitlist. Available 24/7 with your Bellevue library card. App available on all devices.
Kanopy
Free streaming of indie films, documentaries, classics, and Great Courses. No late fees. Library card required. Visit kanopy.com.
Freegal Music
Stream and download over 15 million songs in all genres. Keep downloaded tracks forever. Free access with your library card.
Ohio Digital Library
Access to a statewide collection of digital content including newspapers, magazines, and research databases. Visit ohiodigitallibrary.org.
INFOhio
Free digital learning resources for Bellevue City School students. Databases, ebooks, and tutoring resources. Visit infohio.org.
Digitized Gazette Archives
Search over 280,000 pages of the Bellevue Gazette and other local historical newspapers (1867-2015). Free at bellevue.advantage-preservation.com.
Ancestry Library Edition
Free in-library access to Ancestry genealogy databases. Research your family history using library computers.
HeritageQuest Online
Trace your lineage using census records, city directories, and local histories. Access from home with your library card.
Fold3 Military Records
Access U.S. military records including stories, photos, and personal documents from the Revolutionary War onwards. Free with your library card.
ProQuest Newspapers
Digital access to the Sandusky Register and other regional newspapers. Available on library computers.
Chilton Library
Step-by-step automotive repair procedures, diagnostic codes, maintenance schedules, and vacuum diagrams. Free with your library card.
Ohio eLibrary
Research databases including encyclopedias, journal articles, and reference materials. Free with library card.
Programs & Events
Kids & Family Programs
Baby Storytime
Free drop-in early literacy session. Features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive play. Meets weekly in the youth department.
Summer Reading Program
Annual reading challenge featuring community events, reading trackers, and prizes for all age brackets. Registration opens in June.
Pokémon Club
Meet up with fellow Pokémon trainers to trade cards, play games, and complete themed activities. Check calendar for specific dates.
Teens & Adults
Magic: The Gathering
Casual play and deck-building nights for players of all skill levels. Meet other local players and learn the game.
Historical Fiction Book Club
Monthly book discussion circle focused on historical novels. Books are available for checkout at the front circulation desk.
Genealogy & Local History
One-on-one staff assistance with Ancestry Library Edition, census records, local family microfilms, and local history research.
Looking for specific dates & events?
Check the library's official LibCal calendar for all current classes, clubs, storytimes, and youth activities.
📅 View Live Event Calendar (LibCal) →Other Library Services
Meeting Rooms
Available for community groups and public events free of charge. Reservations are required; call or inquire at the desk.
Printing & Copying
Self-service copier/printer in the lobby. Black and white prints/copies are $0.15/page, and color is $0.25/page.
Free Faxing & Scanning
Faxes sent free at the main desk (Fax: 419-483-0158). Scan to email for free at the 2nd-floor Scan EZ station.
CLEVNET Consortium
Borrow materials from over 40 library systems across Northeast Ohio. Search and request millions of titles online.
Library of Things
Borrow unconventional items such as tools, gadgets, yard games, and learning kits. Check catalog for inventory.
Computers & Wi-Fi
12 public computers with internet and printing access. Free high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the building.
Homebound Delivery
Free delivery of books and media to Bellevue residents unable to visit due to illness, age, or disability.