South Jefferson Public Library
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South Jefferson Public Library
South Jefferson Public Library began in 1984 as a 480-square-foot outpost on a donated lot in Summit Point — and by 2004 the community had rallied to build an expanded facility at 49 Church Street housing over 10,000 volumes, two computer rooms, and a public meeting room, serving 17,800 residents across southern Jefferson County's apple-orchard countryside.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 49 Church Street, Summit Point, WV 25446
Phone: (304) 725-6227
Website: sojeffersonlibrary.com
Plus Code: 87F462XR+G9 (Summit Point, WV)
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📖 About South Jefferson Public Library
The South Jefferson Public Library traces its roots to 1984, when a small 480-square-foot library opened as a community outpost on a donated lot in Summit Point, a village in the gently rolling farmland of southern Jefferson County. As the surrounding community grew, so did demand for library services. On May 13, 2003, a groundbreaking was held for an expanded, purpose-built facility on a one-acre donated lot in Summit Point's village center. The new building opened in February 2004, housing over 10,000 volumes, books on tape and CD, a dedicated children's area, two computer rooms, and a public meeting room. Today the library serves 17,800 residents across the southern portion of Jefferson County — West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle — and is part of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries (MBCPL) network, sharing a catalog with partner libraries including the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library. One notable feature of the schedule: the library is open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m., one of the few small West Virginia public libraries to offer Sunday hours.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1984 as a 480-square-foot community outpost; expanded into a purpose-built 10,000-volume facility that opened February 2004
- Open on Sundays 1–5 p.m. — one of the few small West Virginia public libraries offering Sunday service
- Serves 17,800 residents across the orchards and farms of southern Jefferson County in the Eastern Panhandle
- Part of the MBCPL network: shared catalog with Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library and Martinsburg-Berkeley County system
- Free WVReads e-books and audiobooks via the Libby app with your South Jefferson library card
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
South Jefferson cardholders have free access to e-books, audiobooks, and research resources through the library's digital collection:
📚 Services
- Circulating collection of over 10,000 volumes, books on tape and CD
- Children's area with age-appropriate books and materials
- Two public computer rooms with internet access
- Public meeting room available for community use
- Library card issuance and account management
- Interlibrary loan through the MBCPL network
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
🎸 Programs
- Story Hours with Miss Kristin: preschool and homeschool sessions
- Book Club (meets monthly)
- Current Art Exhibit
- Summer Reading Program
- Community events and artist receptions
📍 Nearby Libraries in Jefferson County, WV
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the South Jefferson Public Library open, and how has it grown?
The library started in 1984 as a modest 480-square-foot community outpost on donated land in Summit Point. Community support drove a groundbreaking for a larger facility on May 13, 2003, and the new building at 49 Church Street opened in February 2004. It now houses over 10,000 volumes, a children's area, two computer rooms, and a public meeting room.
Is the South Jefferson Public Library really open on Sundays?
Yes — the library is open Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., which is uncommon for small West Virginia public libraries. The full weekly schedule is Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m., and closed on Fridays.
What is the MBCPL network, and can I pick up holds here from other member branches?
MBCPL stands for Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries, a network of public libraries in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle that share a catalog. As a member, South Jefferson patrons can search holdings across the network — including the Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library — and request items for pickup at Summit Point.
What story-hour programs are available for young children?
The library offers Story Hours with Miss Kristin for both preschool-age children and homeschool families. The library also has a dedicated children's area stocked with age-appropriate books and materials. Contact the library at (304) 725-6227 or visit sojeffersonlibrary.com for current schedules.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.