Belhaven Public Library

After the original library sustained severe damage due to hurricanes from 1996 - 1998, the Directors determined that expansion was no longer feasible and that a new building would need to be constructed.

EDA's Architects and Engineers designed a new elevated building to provide much needed additional space as well as to protect the library from future flood damage.

The library was a community effort & includes a hand painted porch floor & a stained glass window highlighting the history of Belhaven.

 

 

 

The library provides handicap accessibility to all areas including the mezzanine on the upper floor.

 

 

The new library offers:

  • Children's reading area
  • Computer stations
  • Separate reading areas
  • Screened front porch
  • Large meeting room
  • Large mezzanine ovelooking main floor
  • Compatibility with the surrounding buildings
  • A view of the Pamlico River & an appropriate "nautical" feeling