Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library
🏢 Virgin Islands Public Library System · Annas Retreat, U.S. Virgin Islands
Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library
The Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library is the principal public library of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, located off Route 384 in Annas Retreat near the Tutu Hills neighborhood. Named by a 2011 act of the Legislature for Governor Charles Wesley Turnbull — educator, historian and the sixth governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands — the library replaced the historic Enid M. Baa building in Charlotte Amalie as the territory's main St. Thomas facility when it opened in 2012.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 12 Frydendahl Road (Route 384), Annas Retreat, VI 00802
Phone: (340) 774-0630
Website: usvipubliclibraries.com
Plus Code: 77CQ84W2+2R (Annas Retreat, VI)
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📖 About Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library
The Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library is the primary public library serving St. Thomas and the surrounding islands of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is administered by the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM) of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR). The library was named by Virgin Islands Act 7246, signed on April 9, 2011, in honor of Dr. Charles Wesley Turnbull (1935–2022) — a Charlotte Amalie native who served as professor at the University of the Virgin Islands, Commissioner of Education and, from 1999 to 2007, as the sixth elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The same act awarded Turnbull the Virgin Islands Medal of Honor, the territory's highest civilian recognition. The facility replaced the older Enid M. Baa Library downtown as the main St. Thomas public library when it opened in 2012. Note: The library was closed for renovations in August 2023 (roof replacement and structural work by Four Star Construction). DPNR projected completion in late 2025; call (340) 774-0630 or visit usvipubliclibraries.com to confirm current hours before visiting.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Named by Act 7246 (April 9, 2011) for Dr. Charles Wesley Turnbull, sixth governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands and recipient of the V.I. Medal of Honor
- Principal public library of St. Thomas — the main branch of the Virgin Islands Public Library System on the island
- Located in Annas Retreat near Tutu Hills, accessible from Route 384 (Frydendahl Road)
- Part of the DPNR Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM) network serving St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John
- Digital access available 24/7 through hoopla — all V.I. cardholders can stream and download for free
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
V.I. Library System cardholders have free 24/7 digital access through:
📚 Services
- Circulation of books, DVDs and audiovisual materials
- Public computer access and internet
- Reference and research assistance
- Library card registration for V.I. residents
- Interlibrary loan within the V.I. Public Library System
- Children's and young adult collections
- Digital resources via hoopla (24/7 streaming)
🎸 Programs
- Children's storytime and youth literacy programs
- Summer reading program
- Adult programs and community events
- Digital literacy workshops
- Friends of the St. Thomas Public Libraries events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Charles W. Turnbull, and why is the library named after him?
Dr. Charles Wesley Turnbull (1935–2022) was born in Charlotte Amalie and went on to become a distinguished educator, historian and the sixth elected governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands (1999–2007). The Virgin Islands Legislature named the library in his honor by Act 7246 on April 9, 2011, and simultaneously awarded him the V.I. Medal of Honor — the territory's highest civilian recognition.
Is the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library the main public library for St. Thomas?
Yes. The Turnbull Regional Library in Annas Retreat is the principal public library of St. Thomas. It replaced the older Enid M. Baa Library in Charlotte Amalie as the main branch when it opened in 2012. The library is administered by DPNR's Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums.
Was the Turnbull Library closed for renovations?
Yes. The library closed in August 2023 for renovation work by Four Star Construction, including roof replacement and structural repairs. DPNR projected the work would be completed in late 2025. Call (340) 774-0630 or visit usvipubliclibraries.com to confirm the current status and hours before your visit.
Can I access library resources online even if the building is closed?
Yes. All registered V.I. library cardholders have free 24/7 access to hoopla, which lets you stream movies, music, TV shows, comics and audiobooks without waitlists. Use your library card number to log in at hoopladigital.com, or search the system-wide catalog at vi.sirsi.net.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.