Public Libraries in Virginia Beach, Virginia
8 public libraries in Virginia Beach, Virginia — real hours, addresses, phone numbers and free digital resources.
The municipal library system serving the independent city of Virginia Beach, established in 1930. It operates 10 locations including the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, seven area libraries, the rural Pungo-Blackwater Library, a TCC/City joint-use library and the Wahab Public Law Library, plus outreach services.
Library branches at a glance
| Branch | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library | 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach VA 23452 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–8:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Bayside Area Library | 936 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach VA 23455 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Great Neck Area Library | 1251 Bayne Drive, Virginia Beach VA 23454 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Kempsville Area Library | 832 Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach VA 23464 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Oceanfront Area Library | 700 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach VA 23451 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Princess Anne Area Library | 1444 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach VA 23456 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Pungo-Blackwater Library | 916 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach VA 23457 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
| Windsor Woods Area Library | 3612 South Plaza Trail, Virginia Beach VA 23452 | 757-385-0150 | Mon–Thu 10:00 AM–7:00 PM · Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Sun closed |
Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Central Library opened in January 1988 as the 90,000-square-foot main hub of the Virginia Beach Public Library system on Virginia Beach Boulevard. On December 10, 2008, the Virginia Beach City Council voted unanimously to rename it the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library in honor of Meyera E. Oberndorf, the city's first female and longest-serving mayor.
Services: Main hub of the VBPL system with departments, collections and services not found at other branches; meeting rooms and creative equipment available for reservation.
Bayside Area Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Services: Offers drive-up service (Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm).
Great Neck Area Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Kempsville Area Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Oceanfront Area Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Services: Offers drive-up service (Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm).
Princess Anne Area Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Services: Offers drive-up service (Mon-Thu 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-5pm).
Pungo-Blackwater Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Located in the rural Pungo area and attached to Creeds Elementary School on Princess Anne Road.
Windsor Woods Area Library →
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Free Digital Resources
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