Public Libraries in Bedford, Virginia

Q: Where is the public library in Bedford, Virginia?

The Bedford Central Library is located at 321 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523. It is the headquarters branch of the Bedford Public Library System.

Q: How do I get a Bedford library card?

Virginia residents can get a free library card at any Bedford Public Library System branch. A card lets you borrow physical materials, use public computers, and access eBooks and the Find It Virginia databases.

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Public Libraries in Bedford, Virginia

The Bedford Central Library is the headquarters of the Bedford Public Library System in Bedford, Virginia.

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Bedford Central Library

Bedford Public Library System

📍 321 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523

📞 540-586-8911

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🕑 Hours

Monday	9 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday	9 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday	9 AM – 6 PM
Thursday	9 AM – 8 PM
Friday	9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday	10 AM – 6 PM
Sunday	Closed

Hours may change on holidays — confirm before visiting.

The Story of the Library in Bedford

The Bedford Central Library at 321 N Bridge Street serves as the headquarters of the Bedford Public Library System, which provides public library service throughout Bedford County. Alongside the Central Library, the system operates the Big Island, Forest, Moneta/Smith Mountain Lake, Montvale and Stewartsville branches, serving a county population of roughly 75,000 residents.

About Public Libraries in Bedford

Bedford is served by the Bedford Central Library, the headquarters branch of the Bedford Public Library System, which operates six locations across Bedford County, Virginia. Any Virginia resident can get a free library card, which unlocks borrowing of books, movies and audiobooks, public computers and Wi-Fi, and access to the system's digital collections and statewide online resources.

With a free Virginia public library card, residents can use Find It Virginia, a statewide collection of databases from the Library of Virginia offering newspapers, magazine and journal articles, encyclopedias and reference tools at no cost from home or the library.

📚 What You Can Access

📚 Books, DVDs and audiobooks for all ages
📱 eBooks and audiobooks through the library’s digital collection
💻 Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
🔎 Find It Virginia statewide research databases
👶 Children’s storytimes and youth programs
🤝 Meeting and study spaces for the community

🏛️ Quick Facts

Library	Bedford Central Library
System	Bedford Public Library System
Address	321 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523
Phone	540-586-8911
Library card	Free for Virginia residents
State resource	Find It Virginia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the public library in Bedford, Virginia?

The Bedford Central Library is located at 321 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523. It is the headquarters branch of the Bedford Public Library System.

What are the Bedford Central Library hours?

The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 AM–6 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM–8 PM, and Saturday 10 AM–6 PM. It is closed on Sunday. Call 540-586-8911 to confirm holiday hours.

How do I get a Bedford library card?

Virginia residents can get a free library card at any Bedford Public Library System branch. A card lets you borrow physical materials, use public computers, and access eBooks and the Find It Virginia databases.

Does the Bedford library offer eBooks and online resources?

Yes. Cardholders can borrow eBooks and audiobooks from the library’s digital collection and use Find It Virginia, the Library of Virginia’s free statewide databases, from home.