04/03/2026
Update on our book sales:
LIBRARY BOOK SALES CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR
The major renovations that are required to make the basement meet fire and safety codes are going to take at least a year to complete. The library was built in 1887 and the basement needs a complete overhaul to meet codes. Unfortunately, it means that the basement will be closed to the public during this renovation. The Trustees Board and the Friends Board are working together on a plan to create a space that will be safe for everyone for many decades to come.
If you can, please hold onto your books until the renovation is complete or until we find a way to accept and store them. We currently have no dedicated storage space available. We are looking at a number of possible options for conducting smaller book sales until the basement is ready, but have yet not found a suitable space.
Thank you to the people of Belchertown and the surrounding towns for your years of patronage at our books sales. We are as sad and disappointed as you are about the necessary cancellation. However, we look forward to many years of continuing the book sales in a safer and cleaner environment upon the completion of the basement renovation.
