Hampshire County Public Library
🏢 Hampshire County Public Library · Romney, West Virginia
Hampshire County Public Library
The Hampshire County Public Library has served residents of one of West Virginia's oldest counties from downtown Romney since 1935 — starting as a volunteer project of the American Legion Auxiliary in the courthouse basement and growing into a full community hub at 153 W. Main Street. It stays open until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and offers digital lending through Libby and hoopla alongside its physical collection for nearly 5,500 Hampshire County residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–5pm |
| Thursday | 9am–7pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 153 W. Main Street, Romney, WV 26757
Phone: (304) 822-3185
Website: hampshirecopubliclib.com
Plus Code: 87F386VR+3Q (Romney, WV)
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📖 About Hampshire County Public Library
The Hampshire County Public Library is the public library of Hampshire County, West Virginia, serving the county seat of Romney and the roughly 5,500 residents of this historic Eastern Panhandle county. Free library service in Romney dates to 1935, when the American Legion Auxiliary started a volunteer reading program in the courthouse basement. The library changed locations several times over the following three decades before settling into its current home at 153 W. Main Street in 1967. Romney itself is one of the oldest towns in the United States, platted in 1762, and the library reflects that deep historical character. Today it provides access to physical collections, public computers, digital borrowing through Libby (via the Listen Eastern West Virginia consortium) and hoopla, plus the statewide WV InfoDepot research platform — all at no cost to cardholders.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Free library service in Romney since 1935, begun as a volunteer project of the American Legion Auxiliary in the courthouse basement
- Moved to its current location at 153 W. Main Street in 1967, serving nearly 5,500 Hampshire County residents
- Open until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for after-work visits; Saturday morning hours 9am–1pm
- Digital lending via Libby (Listen Eastern West Virginia consortium) and hoopla with your library card
- Access to WV InfoDepot — West Virginia's statewide research and database platform, available to all residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Hampshire County cardholders can borrow and research digitally through state and consortium resources:
📚 Services
- Physical book, audiobook and media lending
- Public computers and free internet access
- Davis House food and hygiene assistance resources on site
- Interlibrary loan
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Children's catalog (Kid's Catalog) via TLC Delivers
🎸 Programs
- Children's programs and story activities
- Community events and special programs
- Food and hygiene resource days through the Davis House
- Adult programming and educational events
📍 Nearby Libraries in West Virginia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Hampshire County Public Library and how did it start?
Free library service in Romney dates to 1935, when the American Legion Auxiliary began a volunteer reading program in the Hampshire County courthouse basement. The library moved several times before settling into its current home at 153 W. Main Street in 1967, where it has served the county ever since — nearly 90 years of public library service.
Which evenings is the library open late?
The library stays open until 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, making it convenient for working residents. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday hours are 9am–5pm; Saturday is 9am–1pm; and the library is closed on Sunday.
How do I access eBooks and audiobooks with my Hampshire County library card?
The library uses the Listen Eastern West Virginia consortium on OverDrive — go to listeneasternwv.overdrive.com or use the Libby app and choose Upshur County Public Library as your library to access the shared collection. Hoopla is also available at hoopladigital.com using your library card number; each cardholder gets 15 free digital checkouts per month.
What is WV InfoDepot and do I need a library card to use it?
WV InfoDepot (wvinfodepot.org) is a free statewide digital resource platform provided by the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History. It offers career and test prep, homework help, genealogy and West Virginia history databases, and more. It is available to all West Virginians and does not require a library card to access.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.