A beautiful library with a nice coffee shop and gift shop. Easy parking nearby. We enjoyed the…read moreWhisk coffee shop in this incredible setting. I would love to come back and spend more time in the library.

One of the most impressive libraries I've ever been. Not only is it beautiful but it is an amazing…read moreplace to locate your family history. They have film, books with indexed information, a large area is dedicated to genealogy and history. This was a very helpful visit and great experience. If you have time because you'll need it and your family comes from Virginia this is a good place to find information. The staff is friendly and helpful giving you pointers, they can lead you to locating information. I was able to find a document from the early 1800s regarding the marriage of my ancestors, it was amazing. This Library offers more than just books for you to view it offers a window into history, life and Virginia the good and the bad.

I was out of town and needed to print a shipping label to mail off an package, so I went to the…read morelibrary. I asked the front desk guy if printing was free and he said it was. I signed in and he gave me a sheet of paper with credentials and explained how to sign-in on the computers. I picked a computer, logged in and was able to print off my label without any trouble. Nice friendly staff and a very clean library. Glad you know I have this place to go if needed when I visit again. Kuddos!

With a brand new location, 30 Internet-accessible computers for patron use, twice-weekly story…read moretimes for children, and plenty of seasonal programs, the Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library is a great resource. Why did I rate the library so poorly? The library shelves were empty. I understand that the library is pushing hard to increase their collection -- I'd be happy to review the library again once they've had some time to expand.

At the drive up window or check out desk, staff members are friendly and courteous…read more Well stocked and holds are filled quickly. Thanks, Libbie

As a student, this is my go-to place to study. It's in a nice, quiet area and contains a lot of…read moresource material that is good for research for assignments. The staff is very helpful and will never turn you down when you need assistance. The building is also nice and clean and has fast, free wifi access.

I came here on a weekday early afternoon to get some work done. Ample parking, super friendly…read moreemployees who greeted me when I entered. There's some free books for grabs as well right upon entering near the bathrooms. Wifi is fast, there's some couches and tables with chairs around. Didn't really check out the book selection, but seems like there were a lot of them!

I was looking for a place to do school work/study and decided to try this local library out. It's…read morenice because it's outside of downtown so not as busy and there's a parking lot which is a major plus. It's small though and there's only one area where you can sit and do work which feels up fast. However if you get there before it gets too busy then you're set. I'd come back though again.

I love my local library!!…read more ***LOCATION*** As the name suggests, this spot is located in Westover Hills. It's right on Westover Hills Blvd. near Devonshire rd. ***EXPERIENCE*** I always have a good experience here. It's an easy spot to walk or bike to. They have a good amount of bike lock space and a little parking lot behind it. The librarians who work here are very kind and helpful. It's a smaller library, but has most of the good stuff (at least in regards to what I'm trying to read). Like all libraries, you can put a book on hold or have a book sent to this library if it's not at this location. They have computers for their online catalog. They also have quite a few computers you can log into for personal use. This library is a great spot to get some work done or (surprise) read a book. I love all the natural lighting that spills into this space. ***PRICE*** It's free! It's a library. If no one has a hold on the book you're borrowing it'll automatically renew. ***BATHROOM*** There are single all gendered stalls you can use that are clean. ***CONCLUSION*** I love this library for its librarians, its space, and its books!

Twin Hickory is a great option for all your library needs from study rooms, kid/teen section,…read morecomputers, two floors, and a little vending machine room with tables so you can get comfy and bring food. The location is quiet and right in the Glen Allen/Short Pump area! I really enjoy the second floor as there is more seating up there and comfier chairs to sit and spread out in. The study rooms I LOVE only thing is you need to reserve them if you want the full hour. It's a simple process. Plenty of parking and even a park nearby. The employees are helpful also.

We used this library as the site of a business meeting, and found it to be terrific! They have…read moresmall conference rooms available for use, and a collection of all the gear and cables necessary to facilitate a quality presentation. There was free Wi-Fi available which worked quite well, and best of all the staff could not have been friendlier. For those more interested in using the facility as, well, a library, no problem there either. They had lots of those... Whatcha-ma-call'ems. You know - those stacks of bound papers with writing all in them. Books? Yes, that's it! Books. I also noticed a large section that appeared to be geared specifically toward those folks out there with little ones. Clean, nice, accessible, friendly, well run. Good spot!

Came to this library for the first time recently to take my little man to story time. We loved it!…read moreThere is a cute room off to the side before you even enter the library where they hold story time and some of the other activities. The teacher was very involved and I loved all the toys that they brought out for the kiddos after the story time. We didn't explore the rest of the library, but I'm looking forward to doing that later. I will say that I love the parking lot here more than my home library. There's a ramp right near some parking spaces in the lot - perfect for moms with strollers!

Get your eBooks at a library; don't buy them! You might need to get on a waiting list if they're…read morereally popular, but it's worth the savings. I like this library. Clean. Good amount of parking. Friendly staff, especially the woman with the accent. No homo.

While most women in the 1930s were occupied with raising children and tending to their families,…read moreVirginia native Maude Langhorne Nelson was leading a valiant struggle to build a public library in Hopewell, Virginia. Library service began in Hopewell area in 1930 when Thomas B. Robertson established a library association with a collection of 2000 donated books and Mrs. Maude Langhorne Nelson offered her services as volunteer librarian. She was so enthusiastic in providing library services to the citizens of Hopewell that she generously gave months of her time to catalog and run the library. With the installation of a pot-bellied stove and orange crates for shelves, they achieved Hopewell's first public library. In 1931, the city took over the library with Mrs. Maude Langhorne Nelson as its first librarian. Mrs. Nelson was instrumental in having the Council appoint a Library Board and supervised the move to a new location. With hardly any funds for anything, she made her own supplies, stretching each dollar to do the work of many in acquiring new books. Mrs. Nelson was known for contributing to any undertakings in Hopewell that involved elevating the minds and ethics of the young and old alike. She remained at this post till she resigned following the death of her husband. In 1949, the library name was changed to honor its first librarian, Maude Langhorne Nelson as a tribute to her outstanding civic contribution. Mrs. Nelson's devotion to the library did not stop when she retired. When the City was considering a new location in 1952, she got the ball rolling with a contribution to the new library building fund. Since then, her name has been synonymous with the library.

I wasn't expecting this in Hopewell at all! This library isn't the largest but it sure is…read morebeautiful and has all the amenities you would want from a library. I went there today for the kids' story time which was amazing but heard they hold all sorts of events that sometimes draws a crowd. They have a nice glass walled conference rooms where I was told they have events like animal encounters like owls and such. They have CD/DVD rentals as well as array of books for all ages. The second floor looks like an upscale Barns & Noble type of setting, with beautiful tables and chairs on a balcony. The whole place has a lot of large windows that allows the natural light to come in. The inside looks roomy, bright, and updated. I haven't been to a library in ages and am glad I did today!

We are so fortunate to have such an exceptional set of libraries in Williamsburg and James City…read moreCounty. In addition to an outstanding collection of books, the library has a theater that shows both new and old movies for free! The seating is comfortable and the screen is large. I saw Oscar-nominated Past Lives, which attracted a good size audience. It was part of their art house cafe series. There is plenty of two-hour parking onsite as well as across the street in the garage. I'll definitely go back to see more movies.

The Williamsburg Regional Library is a great place to stop by, whether you are a local or if you're…read morevisiting the area. This quaint library offers a children, teens, and adults section, with a recent addition of the Kiwanis Kids idea Studio that offers fun interactives. Look for updates on events that occur throughout the year; there are also rooms you could reserve and request a bookmobile to come to your area. There's plenty of parking, and convenient drive-by book drop-off depots. +friendly staff +plenty of parking

This afternoon's library experience was here in Chester. This is a very large and quite modern…read morelibrary. Lots of glass and space, lots of open areas for reading, plenty of places to sit and study. I found a comfortable table in a "talking" area where I could take a Zoom meeting or two without disturbing other patrons. It's nice that the entire library isn't a quiet zone and supports this sort of thing. Of course, the wifi was easy to connect to and I had no trouble with power outlets for the laptop. This was a positive experience. [Review 18091 overall - 1371 in Virginia - 1613 of 2022.]

I adore this library. The staff are all fantastic, they do an amazing job at making wonderful…read moreevents and experiences for the community. It is always neat and clean and welcoming, and the displays are always fun and cute. I REALLY like that the staff are always willing to do a community outreach event and come to the local schools. Like all the libraries, I like that it has a nice selection of books and you can always transfer books between libraries if you need some thing that is not on the shelves.