Crewe Library
🏢 Nottoway County Public Library System · Crewe, Virginia
Crewe Library
The Crewe Library anchors the Nottoway County Public Library System from its location on Tyler Street in the heart of Crewe, Virginia — a railroad town whose name reflects its history as a locomotive repair hub for the Norfolk & Western Railway. Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, it serves Nottoway County residents with in-person and digital collections and is the administrative home of the three-branch system.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 414 Tyler Street, Crewe, VA 23930
Phone: (434) 645-8688
Website: nottlib.org
Plus Code: 87935VGH+GF (Crewe, VA)
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📖 About Crewe Library
The Crewe Library is the flagship branch of the Nottoway County Public Library System, which was founded in the spring of 1940 when an anonymous benefactor donated a building of colonial design stocked with 4,000 volumes to Nottoway County. The system has since grown to three branches serving a combined population of roughly 15,000 residents in a largely rural area of south-central Virginia. The Crewe branch doubles as the system's administrative office and holds a combined digital collection of more than 940,000 items accessible online around the clock. Cardholders also gain access to the statewide Find It Virginia portal — the Library of Virginia's gateway to databases, genealogy resources, and eBooks funded for all Virginia residents.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Flagship and administrative branch of the Nottoway County Public Library System, founded in 1940
- Located in Crewe — a town whose name comes from its role as a major Norfolk & Western Railway locomotive repair center
- Extended evening hours Tuesday and Wednesday until 8 p.m. for after-work visits
- Combined digital collection of more than 940,000 items accessible 24/7 to cardholders
- Access to Find It Virginia — the Library of Virginia's statewide database and genealogy portal for all residents
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Crewe Library cardholders can read, listen, and research free through the Nottoway County system and statewide Virginia resources:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing, copying, scanning & free Wi-Fi
- Interlibrary loan through the Nottoway County system and Virginia network
- eBooks and downloadable audiobooks via Libby and hoopla
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Access to genealogy resources including Ancestry (Virginia records) at the library
- Yoga classes and community programming
🎸 Programs
- Weekly yoga classes at the Crewe branch (free)
- Children's and youth storytimes and reading programs
- Summer reading program
- Digital literacy assistance for online learning and job resources
- Community events in partnership with Nottoway County
📍 Nearby Libraries in South-Central Virginia
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How did the Nottoway County Public Library System begin, and when was it founded?
The system was founded in the spring of 1940, when an anonymous benefactor donated a building of colonial design stocked with 4,000 volumes to Nottoway County. The Crewe branch has grown into the flagship and administrative center of the three-branch system.
Why is the town called Crewe, and what is its connection to the railroad?
Crewe was named after Crewe, England, a famous railway town. The Virginia town grew up around its role as a major locomotive repair hub for the Norfolk & Western Railway in the late 19th century, and the railroading heritage is still part of local identity.
What is Find It Virginia and can Crewe Library cardholders use it?
Find It Virginia is the Library of Virginia's free statewide gateway to databases, genealogy records (including Ancestry's Virginia content for home use), legal forms, and more. Any Virginia library cardholder — including Crewe Library cardholders — can access it from home or at the library.
What are the library's evening hours and is it open on Fridays?
The Crewe Library stays open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Monday and Thursday hours are 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday is 10 a.m.–2 p.m., and the library is closed on Fridays and Sundays.
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