Great Neck Area Library
🏢 Virginia Beach Public Library · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Great Neck Area Library
Situated off Bayne Drive in the Great Neck neighborhood near the Lynnhaven Inlet, this branch of the Virginia Beach Public Library serves the affluent North Beach corridor with a full collection and evening hours Monday through Thursday.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: (757) 385-0150
Website: libraries.virginiabeach.gov
Plus Code: 8785VX87+7P (Virginia Beach, VA)
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📖 About Great Neck Area Library
The Great Neck Area Library, located at 1251 Bayne Drive in Virginia Beach's Great Neck peninsula, is one of ten branches of the Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL). It serves the neighborhoods surrounding the Lynnhaven Inlet—including the Great Neck, Alanton, and Bellamy Manor communities—with books, DVDs, audiobooks, periodicals, and digital resources. Virginia Beach cardholders access Libby for e-books and audiobooks, Hoopla for instant streaming media, Kanopy for documentary and independent films, and the New York Times digital edition. The statewide Find It Virginia portal, funded by the Library of Virginia, adds databases, language-learning programs, and research tools at no charge. The branch provides public computers, printing, copying, Wi-Fi, and reservable meeting rooms for study and community gatherings.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Serves the Great Neck peninsula—one of Virginia Beach's most established residential communities near the Lynnhaven Inlet
- Part of the ten-branch Virginia Beach Public Library system, one of the busiest library systems in Hampton Roads
- Evening hours Mon–Thu until 7 p.m. for after-school and after-work visits
- Full digital suite: Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, New York Times, and Find It Virginia statewide databases
- Meeting rooms available for community groups, tutoring, and events
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Virginia Beach cardholders can borrow and stream for free through VBPL's digital collection and Virginia's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers with internet access and Microsoft Office
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the branch
- Reservable meeting rooms for community and study use
- Interlibrary loan through the VBPL system
- Free notary service by appointment at select VBPL locations (call 757-385-0150)
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Tax forms and literacy support
🎸 Programs
- Storytime and early-literacy programs for young children
- Summer Reading Challenge via Beanstack
- Battle of the Books for students
- Technology education classes and one-on-one tech help
- Adult and teen programs and author events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Great Neck Area Library, and what are its hours?
The library is at 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23454, near the Great Neck peninsula. Hours are Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday.
Does the Great Neck branch have meeting rooms?
Yes. Reservable meeting rooms are available for study groups, community gatherings, and small events. Contact the branch at (757) 385-0150 or visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov for details and booking.
What neighborhoods does the Great Neck Area Library serve?
The branch serves the Great Neck peninsula and surrounding north-Virginia Beach neighborhoods near the Lynnhaven Inlet, including Alanton, Bellamy Manor, and Lynnhaven Colony communities.
Can I access digital resources remotely with a VBPL card?
Yes. With a Virginia Beach Public Library card you can use Libby (e-books and audiobooks), Hoopla (instant streaming, no waitlists), Kanopy (films), the New York Times digital edition, and Find It Virginia—free statewide databases—from any device, 24/7.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
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