The Everett C. Benton Library is a non-profit independent community library that serves about 27,290 residents in Belmont City, Middlesex County. The library is operated by the Friends of the Benton Library and maintains 43,000 volumes and 7,500 cataloged books, including children and teen collections, bestsellers, and mysteries. It also offers services and programs for children and adults and is located on Oakley Road.