Belleville West
Library & Media Center
Location
4063 Frank Scott Parkway West
Belleville, IL 62223
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Quick Resources
Library Socials
#ProjectLitMaroons and #ProjectLitBEAST had a great time discussing #SunbearerTrials and getting a tour at the @stlouispubliclibrary today.
Lots of new nonfiction books hitting the shelves this week! Also, the BW library will be closing for inventory in less than a month so get those books checked out while you still can!
Lots of great things happening at #bellevillewest this week! Join @bw_spectrum_ in their weeklong celebrations and fundraise with @harambee1997 on Thursday!
Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! Today is the 19th Annual Shakespeare Festival in the BW library! We’re celebrating the Bard with games, crafts, performances, karaoke, and more. Make sure to thank the English department for all their hard work in making this happen!
Happy School Librarian Day!! To celebrate we are putting out so. many. new. books. It’s a perfect day to curl up with your next read & we’ve got something for everyone.📚🤓
Read Under the Stars is underway in the #bwlibrary201
Welcome back from Spring Break, Maroons, and HAPPY SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH! Celebrate at your #bwlibrary201!
The #bwlibrary201 hosted its first Dog Days with Sarah Grady’s adorable pups!
New books out this week! Come check out a book so you’re set for Spring Break. 📚💐
The first annual #citiesinharmony event. Don’t miss it!
New books out this week!
Sign up in the #bwlibrary201 today!
Any Gilded Ones fans?? The final book of the trilogy is out now! Check out The Eternal Ones and much more in our new books hitting the shelves this week. See you in the library!
Join your @bwcounselors in the library for this event hosted by the BW Student Union next week!
Lots of new books hitting our shelves this week. Whether you like nonfiction, fantasy, or something in between, we’ve got you covered! 📚
Saturday was the Lunar New Year!! We are officially in the year of the Wood Dragon. Check out this new graphic novel from the author of Dragon Hoops to celebrate.🐉
The @bwpageone Poetry Slam is underway! #bwlibrary201
Did someone say new books?? The BW Library has you covered. Come on in and check out the new books hitting our shelves this week! 📚
Meet our Staff
Dr. Soune Ursani
Library Director
Ms. Kati Richardson
Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Leigh Reidelberger
Library Administrative Assistant
Our Mission
The mission of the school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective and efficient users and creators of ideas and information:
- By providing services, information and technology to support the academic, artistic, and recreational needs of the staff, students and learning community
- By promoting literature appreciation and information literacy
- By providing a stimulating environment, which encourages a love of reading and learning
Contact
Library Expectations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many books can I check out?
A: You can check out three books at a time.
Q: How can I check Destiny Discover to see if I have any fines or when my books are due back?
A: Go to Destiny Discover, select Log In in the upper right-hand corner, log in using your school login information, and select the three bars in the top right corner, then select Checkouts, Fines, or any of the other options you are looking for.
Q: Does the library take debit card?
A: Unfortunately, we do not.
Q: What if the library does not have the book I want?
A: If you think it is a book we should add to our collection, fill out this form as well.