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.

This evening I attended the Southside Scale Model Builders Club monthly meeting held just south of…read moreRichmond at the Colonial Heights Public Library in Colonial Heights. I really enjoyed seeing and hearing about the models on display plus I picked up a few ideas along the way!!

Three hours here working this morning and it was pretty good. The Colonial Heights library has a…read morefree wifi that was easy to connect and was quite speedy for a few quiet Zoom calls and emails and even a Yelp review or two. I would call this "medium-sized" for a library. Plenty of stacks of fiction and non-fiction with a large collection of periodicals and reference materials. A few staff moving about. The library is quiet and I found a good spot in a corner with a study carrel that had power nearby. No one disturbed me and that's about as good as it gets. [Review 18085 overall - 1367 in Virginia - 1607 of 2022.]

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!

Strictly speaking of the children's section...I can't wait until they are done! I really hope they…read moreare still a work in progress. The area allows for a huge selection. Unfortunately there are dozens of shelves empty and the rest are half full. I don't understand the organization either. Nothing is labelled...yet maybe?? Infant, toddler, and young readers are not exactly sectioned. However, the library is very pretty.

Well there is a new library since I have moved here. I usually go here after the gym on Saturdays…read moreso that I can get in here by 9:30 am and have my pick with the documentary movie section. The Books are sectioned appropriately however, there have been a few times where I think that the attendant just shoved a stack of books on the shelves to say that they were put up. So far I have yet to experience the Cafe as it is always closed but other than that it is a nice library.

This is one of our favorite library locations. There is a decent collection here of nonfiction,…read morefiction, DVDs, CDs, YA books and graphic novels, and children's books. The staff and volunteers are delightful, and there are many programs available. My child loves the makerspace and the open hours there. The instructors are so welcoming, and there are different groups that meet up in the space, like a robotics club. There are many study and meeting rooms that you can book for individuals and groups. You can book online or see what is available when you come in. We've met friends here for gaming dates, and the spaces are well equipped and comfortable. Several sitting/reading nooks are available around the space as well. It's a great place to meet friends.

Big, big library. This is the "central" library for Chesterfield and it shows. It is a huge, modern…read morefacility. Clean and airy and bright. Lots of different styles of seating throughout and I was able to find a spot where I could sit comfortably for about two hours. The library is quiet and peaceful. There's a quiet murmur as some study parties are underway. The librarians are moving about as well. Wifi was easy to connect to and speedy. You do not need to be a local resident to use the wifi or to enjoy the library. [Review 18097 overall - 1375 in Virginia - 1619 of 2022.]

Customer Service slow improvement but still needs to be better!…read more However, Sit & Stitch Workshops should refrain from POLITICAL talk as we attend this social craft gathering for peaceful non-triggering conversations. In addition, library facilitator encountered was unwelcoming & displayed poor customer service unfortunately!

Yes this one if my favorite places to both hang out, have one on one meetings and to have quiet…read moretime.

This is one of many libraries in chesterfield that are very kid friendly! The outside can use more…read morecurb appeal but overall a good library, never seems to be too busy..always clean. They have a nice organized kids section with legos, puzzles, and more to keep little busy. They also display local school art projects etc. My child is always excited to see the class artwork on display. There are plenty of FREE resources here that people do not realize. Free kid & adult classes, events and more. Sometimes registration fills quickly but they also have waitlist. We visit all the libraries to take advantage of the chesterfield resources. You can also check out a state park bag here to use as a local guide & activities when in the park.

I absolutely adore this library!…read more There's plentiful parking, and many seating options to enjoy your books! I love the top picks in the columns, they were very appealing! I also liked the staff picks and teen picks. This space was very welcoming and inviting, I loved how inclusive the year of the dragon display was. I also love the display of children artwork! Overall a wonderful spot to study or find books for everyone!

As far as libraries go I have seen better. This library has been in the making for years. We just…read moregot to go for the first time the other day. I just wasn't impressed. I have a 5 year old. We like to take out a few books at a time to read at night. The kids section just wasn't that impressive. There was a big TV that some kids were playing on and a bin of stuffed animals. You would think a modern library would do a much better job to get kids excited about reading. Maybe I was missing something. It seemed more like an office then a library. Hopefully they will be making some improvements. I will have to check out what they do this summer. Maybe they will have some excitement added and I can change my review.