Belhaven Public Library

Regular story times are usually held the first Wednesday, Thursday and first Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. The Pre-K programs are planned in coordination with the school calendars. Story times begin in October and continue through April. Schedules are posted. Toddler programs are held the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. 

The main area has a large collection of books including research materials, best sellers, new releases, general reading, books on CD, and DVDs. There is an area for laptop or study use. There is also a "Trading Post" for travelers who need a paperback that does not have to be returned. The children's area has a dedicated computer with educational programs donated by the Beaufort County Partnership for Children. The area also has games, puzzles and multi-level reading material. In the center of the library is a corral of computers wired for Internet and general use. The upper mezzanine has a table and chairs for workspace and a computer for word processing. The Civil War book collection of the late Edwin O'Neal is housed on this level. The Friends of the Library have an ongoing book sale area at the library. Services include: free Internet access including Wi-Fi, photocopying, reference, Interlibrary Loan, tax form distribution, and one meeting room for use by nonprofit organizations.