Oceanfront Area Library
🏢 Virginia Beach Public Library · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Oceanfront Area Library
Just a short walk from the Atlantic shore, the Oceanfront Area Library at 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard is the northernmost branch of the Virginia Beach Public Library, serving the resort-area communities near the iconic Virginia Beach Boardwalk with a convenient drive-up window and full evening hours four days a week.
🕑 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: 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: (757) 385-0150
Website: libraries.virginiabeach.gov
Plus Code: 8786R2V8+QH (Virginia Beach, VA)
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📖 About Oceanfront Area Library
The Oceanfront Area Library is one of ten branches of Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) and the branch closest to the city's famous Atlantic Ocean resort strip. Located at 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard in Virginia Beach's 23451 zip code—the ZIP that covers the Oceanfront and Old Beach neighborhoods—the library serves both year-round residents and the communities closest to the boardwalk. Like several VBPL branches it features a drive-up window open an hour before the building itself (9 a.m. Mon–Thu, 9 a.m. Fri–Sat) for quick holds pickup and returns without leaving your car. The branch provides the full VBPL digital suite including Libby for e-books and audiobooks, Hoopla for instant on-demand content, Kanopy for streaming films, and access to Find It Virginia—the Library of Virginia's statewide portal of free databases. Reservable meeting rooms, public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi are available on-site.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Closest VBPL branch to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Boardwalk resort area
- Drive-up window open from 9 a.m.—one hour before the branch—for fast holds pickup Mon–Sat
- Full digital access via Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, New York Times, and Find It Virginia databases
- Evening hours Mon–Thu until 7 p.m. serving year-round residents of the Oceanfront corridor
- Meeting rooms and public computers available for community and personal use
📱 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
- Drive-up window (9am–7pm Mon–Thu; 9am–5pm Fri–Sat) for contactless holds pickup and returns
- 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
🎸 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
How close is the Oceanfront Area Library to the beach?
The library at 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard (23451) is in the Oceanfront neighborhood, about half a mile inland from the Atlantic Ocean and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk—making it a convenient stop before or after a trip to the shore.
Does the Oceanfront branch have a drive-up window?
Yes. The drive-up window opens at 9 a.m.—one hour before the branch itself—Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. and Friday–Saturday until 5 p.m., so you can pick up or drop off items without leaving your car.
What are the Oceanfront Area Library's hours?
Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday.
Does the Oceanfront library serve just tourists, or is it a full-service branch for residents?
It is a full-service public library branch for year-round Virginia Beach residents and cardholders. The branch offers a complete collection, digital resources, public computers, meeting rooms, and the full range of VBPL programs—the same as any other branch in the system.
📋 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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