The Digital Community Scrapbook is a local history project composed of photos provided by the Belmont community to commemorate the old library building in anticipation of the new library opening. This project encourages the sharing of memories associated with the library in order to preserve this chapter of its history.
To submit photos please use the link and complete the prompts. You will receive an email after you submit your photos to confirm that we have received your submission.
If you only have a physical photo and do not have a means to scan it, bring it to the Reference desk at the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street). There will be a form for you to fill out there when you drop off your photo. A Library Staff member will later scan your photo and inform you when you can retrieve it.
Everyone in the Belmont Community is welcome to submit photos. You can submit as many photos as you would like. Before you submit, please make sure that your photo:
The Digital Community Scrapbook is a publicly accessible document. Please note that inclusion into the completed scrapbook is not guaranteed. All photographs depicting people submitted to the project must certify the consent of all subjects and / or their legal guardian(s) to be included in the work. The Project team will make the best effort to adhere to known intellectual property and privacy rights. However, due to the nature of this collection, we are not always able to identify intellectual property and/or privacy information. We are eager to hear from any rights owners so that we may obtain accurate information. Please contact us to request corrections or removal of materials from public access.
You must be at least 13 years of age to participate in the Digital Community Scrapbook. If you are under 18 years of age, you must obtain the permission of a parent or guardian to participate in the Digital Community Scrapbook.
Is there a limit to how many photos I can submit?
There is no limit to the number of photos each person can submit.
Can I submit multiple photos at once?
Yes, you can submit multiple photos at once. You will need to submit a new form each time but if you complete them right after each other your personal information will automatically be filled in for you.
Can I bring a physical photo to a library location instead of submitting it online?
If you only have a physical version of the photo you can bring it to the Reference desk at the Beech Street Center (266 Beech Street). There will be a form to fill out along with an envelope in which to put the photos in and that will be scanned by a library staff member. Please note if you want the photo returned to you.
Will all photos submitted end up in the scrapbook?
We will try to include as many photos as possible but not all photos submitted will end up in the scrapbook. This will be decided by library staff.
Can I submit a photo with people in it?
Yes! However, we ask that you check with them first before contributing that photo to the Project. If you change your mind in the future, just let us know and we can take the photo down. Please do not submit photos of people without their permission or photos of children without the permission of their guardians.
Is there a deadline to submit photos?
The deadline is October 20th, 2025.
Where will the photos be stored?
The photos will all be stored on the library website through a company called Biblioboard. This allows the scrapbook to be easily accessible online.
How will I be able to see the completed scrapbook and who will have access to it?
The scrapbook will be accessible on the library website and access will not be restricted in any way.
When can I see the scrapbook?
The scrapbook will be available to be viewed on the library website when the new library opens.
If you have any other questions about the Digital Community Scrapbook, contact Reference and Local History Librarian Logan Manchester at [email protected], or call Library Staff at 617-993-2870.