Bayside Area Library
🏢 Virginia Beach Public Library · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bayside Area Library
Tucked into the Haygood Shopping Center off Independence Boulevard, the Bayside Area Library serves the north-central neighborhoods of Virginia Beach with weekday hours until 7 p.m. and a convenient drive-up window that opens an hour early at 9 a.m. for quick holds pickup.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 936 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: (757) 385-0150
Website: libraries.virginiabeach.gov
Plus Code: 8785VV98+WV (Virginia Beach, VA)
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📖 About Bayside Area Library
The Bayside Area Library is one of ten branches of the Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL), serving the Bayside district and surrounding north-central Virginia Beach neighborhoods. Located at 936 Independence Boulevard in the Haygood Shopping Center, it offers a full collection of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines alongside public computers, printing, and free Wi-Fi. Cardholders have access to VBPL's digital library through Libby for e-books and audiobooks, Hoopla for instant streaming, and Kanopy for films, as well as the statewide Find It Virginia portal funded by the Library of Virginia. The branch features a drive-up window—open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday—making it easy to pick up and return items without leaving your car. Reservable meeting rooms are also available for community groups and events.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Drive-up window open one hour before the branch itself—9 a.m. Mon–Thu for early holds pickup
- Part of Virginia Beach Public Library's ten-branch system serving one of the largest cities by area on the East Coast
- Full digital collection via Libby (e-books), Hoopla (instant streaming), and Kanopy (films & documentaries)
- Meeting rooms available for community groups, tutoring, and small gatherings
- Access to Find It Virginia—free statewide databases and digital content for all Virginia library cardholders
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Virginia Beach cardholders can borrow and stream for free through VBPL's digital collection and Virginia's statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Drive-up window (9am–7pm Mon–Thu; 9am–5pm Fri–Sat) for contactless holds pickup and returns
- Public computers with internet access and Microsoft Office
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the branch
- Reservable meeting rooms for community use
- Interlibrary loan through VBPL system
- Free notary service by appointment at select VBPL locations (call 757-385-0150)
- Tax forms and reference assistance
🎸 Programs
- Storytime and early-literacy programs for young children
- Summer Reading Challenge via Beanstack
- Battle of the Books for students
- Technology education classes and one-on-one tech help
- Adult and teen programs and author events
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Bayside Area Library's hours, and is there a drive-up window?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; it is closed Sunday. The drive-up window opens earlier—9 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday–Saturday—making it easy to grab holds without parking.
Does the Bayside branch have meeting rooms I can reserve?
Yes. The Bayside Area Library has reservable meeting rooms available for community groups, tutoring sessions, and small events. Contact the branch at (757) 385-0150 or visit libraries.virginiabeach.gov for booking details and any associated fees.
What digital resources come with a Virginia Beach library card?
With a VBPL card you can access Libby for e-books and digital audiobooks, Hoopla for instant streaming (no waitlists), Kanopy for films, the New York Times digital edition, and Find It Virginia—a statewide portal of free databases and language-learning tools funded by the Library of Virginia.
Is the Bayside Area Library in the Haygood Shopping Center?
Yes. The branch is located inside the Haygood Shopping Center at 936 Independence Boulevard, Virginia Beach VA 23455, offering convenient parking and easy walk-in access from the shopping center.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.