Brunswick County Library
🏢 Meherrin Regional Library System · Lawrenceville, Virginia
Brunswick County Library
Brunswick County Library anchors the Meherrin Regional Library System in Lawrenceville, Virginia, combining passport services, an exceptional local-history collection, and extended Monday evening hours for Brunswick County's working families.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 133 West Hicks Street, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Phone: (434) 848-2418
Website: youseemore.com
Plus Code: 8784Q552+3Q (Lawrenceville, VA)
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📖 About Brunswick County Library
Brunswick County Library at 133 West Hicks Street is the headquarters branch of the Meherrin Regional Library System, a two-county public library serving Brunswick and Greensville counties in Southside Virginia. The system's combined collection exceeds 94,000 volumes circulating more than 131,000 items annually to a population of nearly 37,000. Inside the Lawrenceville building, the Dr. William McCaddin Pritchett Local History Room houses original working papers for Dr. Pritchett's book on Civil War soldiers from Brunswick County, along with microfilmed Clerk of Court records (wills, deeds, and marriage documents) and a digitized collection of local high school yearbooks spanning 1940 to 1977. The library also holds the Meherrin Regional Library System administrative offices. Passport applications and renewals are accepted by appointment, and the digital library offers an extensive suite of statewide and licensed databases through Find It Virginia.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Passport application & renewal services available by appointment
- Dr. William McCaddin Pritchett Local History Room — Civil War records, deeds, wills, microfilm
- Brunswick & Greensville High School yearbooks (1940–1977) digitized online
- Meherrin Regional Library System HQ — 94,000+ volume collection
- Kanopy movie streaming and Libby eBooks free with your library card
- Monday evening hours to 8:00 PM for working families
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Find It Virginia gives Brunswick County cardholders free access to dozens of statewide databases, eBooks, genealogy tools, and Kanopy streaming.
📚 Services
- Passport application and renewal (by appointment)
- Free WiFi and public computers
- Printing, copying, scanning, and fax
- Dr. William McCaddin Pritchett Local History Room
- Microfilm reader — Clerk of Court records (wills, deeds, marriages)
- Meeting room rental
- Interlibrary loan
- Homebound delivery available
🎸 Programs
- Summer Reading Program for children and adults
- Early literacy story times
- Adult educational programs and book discussions
- Genealogy research assistance
- Community meeting events hosted in library space
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a passport appointment at Brunswick County Library?
The library accepts passport applications and renewals by appointment only. Call (434) 848-2418 during library hours to schedule. Bring your completed DS-11 or DS-82 form, proof of citizenship, a government-issued photo ID, a passport photo, and the applicable fees.
What records are in the Dr. William McCaddin Pritchett Local History Room?
The Pritchett Local History Room holds Dr. Pritchett's original research on Civil War soldiers from Brunswick County, microfilm of the Brunswick County Clerk of Court records (including wills, deeds, and marriage records), and digitized yearbooks from Brunswick High School, Lawrenceville High School, and Brunswick Academy spanning 1940–1977.
Can I access genealogy databases from home with my Meherrin card?
Yes. Ancestry Library Edition is available on library computers in-branch. Remote access to Heritage Hub (newspaper genealogy records 1824–present) and other NewsBank genealogy collections is available through your Meherrin card at the Find It Virginia portal (finditva.com).
What is Find It Virginia and how do I use it?
Find It Virginia is a statewide portal giving all Virginia library cardholders free access to EBSCO research databases, Consumer Reports, Gale Legal Forms, Kanopy streaming, Libby eBooks, language-learning software, tutoring via Brainfuse, and dozens of other resources. Visit finditva.com and authenticate with your library card number.
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