Took a tour of this library when it first opened & recently returned for a reception for the new…read moretraffic light on a nearby street. The employees are welcoming and the building is well-kept (still!). I love all the resources and play park they have for the local neighborhood children who come to visit on a daily basis. Just be aware that the parking lot is behind the library! Clean bathrooms, vending machines, conference rooms, to include an outside balcony located upstairs. Computers also available.

Beautiful brand new library. When I walked in, I was pleased to see it is set up like a mini…read moreSlover-conference rooms, computers and the best children floor in the city. I went upstairs to complete school work and enjoyed working with a wonderful window view. Self checkout and attentive staff all visible. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood and the city.

What an amazing event for children and parents (grandparents) alike. It was the Fire and Ice event…read moreand everyone had a great time. Sometimes we take for granted the resources we have at our disposal. The library is one of those things. They offer so much to the community and 99% of the time it costs us nothing but a little enthusiasm and time. This event had to do with explaining magic through science. My granddaughter throughly enjoyed it and I would dare to say that all the other children did as well. The library puts out a monthly calendar of all the events they are hosting. I've enjoyed several myself. One of my favorite was a gardening class. They offer something for everyone. Great place to spend some quality time with your little ones.

Joint Use Library is one of the greatest libraries in Virginia Beach. Librarians helped me find…read morewhat I was exactly looking for and they are very helpful.

Enjoyed working with Jennifer and her staff this past Saturday. Ghent Antiques recreated a mock…read moreAntique Road Show! 30 plus items to look at. So much fun! STAFF was great to work with and great help! Hope to do again soon! Dan Hunt Ghent Antiques.

This is a public library in downtown norfolk near Colley avenue. It's small and we usually go for…read morebaby/toddler story time. It does appear to draw a lot of homeless people who will hang out in the library, use the computers, and bathe in the single stall bathrooms. I don't recommend using the bathrooms.

Before attending a Yelp Elite event in the Ocean View area almost two weeks ago, I stopped here for…read morea bit after work to enjoy some quiet time reading. I have slacked off a bit so having a moment to catch up was truly needed. Let's see how it turned out. The library itself is well kept. From the areas I walked in, everything was clean and books were in place. When you enter, there are automatic sliding doors and metal detectors. In the desk area, they even have plugs if you want to charge your phone or laptop, which definitely came in handy for yours truly. I spent the next hour or so reading a book from home or checking out news on my phone. Quiet time well spent before hanging out with friends. Libraries are needed for peace and relaxation and this one provided both. The next time I'm in the area for another event, I'll be sure to stop here :)

There is a Cozy Mornings Book club on the last Tuesday of the month. It is a very nice library by…read morethe beach. I usually go there when I do not want to go to the Slover library in Downtown Norfolk.

I visited this library last Wednesday for the first time to do a vision board for 2026. This…read morelibrary is very small. I usually like to find a place in the library to quietly read and this library doesn't seem to be a good place for that

This medium-sized branch library is located along a busy street that does have street parking…read more That's helpful because it's own lot is quite small and I think is full of librarian's vehicles. The does offer the usual with fiction, non-fiction and a large children's section. A bunch of computers are available for use, though I think you do need to be a resident to use those. As well, do you really want to be touching the keyboard that all sorts of people have been using? I found a table with power and used this library as my afternoon office. The wifi worked well and it was mostly quiet enough that I could get some emails done and such. Because of the size of the library, quiet Zoom meetings weren't going to work from inside but the wifi reached to the van where I was able to complete my last call of the day and then depart. Overall, a great library for quiet study and reading that has a good selection of books available to be borrowed by residents. There's also a "used books" area with books for sale that the library no longer wants on their shelves. [Review 18119 overall - 1388 in Virginia - 1641 of 2022.]

I stopped by here yesterday for the bike expo located at the library in there extra space. I went…read moreinto the library after the expo and was amazed with what I saw. I saw a passport center where you can get your passport done. It was so fresh and so clean and vibrant with colors. There's a maker space you can do an orientation for and learn how to use the cricket or the 3-D art, printer or learn how to use a sewing machine. They also had an ancestry section. I'm looking forward to doing some more research and try to do the ancestry maybe next time I've also booked a passport appointment for next week. I'll update with how it went.

Beautiful library with a genealogy section and beautiful mural upstairs…read more A decent kids section and a small young adult section nice enough to be a good hang out spot for teens This location has a big public computer area and offers free Wi-Fi There is a park that shares the parking lot and even a little community garden There is even a passport office And a good selection of movies to rent I love staff here they are always super kind

I love it here! I…read morelove the convenience of the location how it's near everything! The library is minutes from the mall minutes from a gas station minutes from a gym this is just perfect in my opinion. Very seldom do I use any other services other than the desk area to do independent work. Even though I do have a library membership in case I do decide to check out anything I just love being able to come and work in a neutral environment it's not super quiet in here especially if mothers or Guardians are with children but still it's nothing that's unbearable. The staff is super friendly always helpful. Every time I come in I'm greeted with a smile. The restrooms are always tidy! Upstairs and downstairs areas and handicap accessible. There are Stadium size rooms as well just an efficient building and location that holds a lot of events from graduations to seminars. But if you haven't been here definitely check them out. This past year, I've witnessed some graduates come and take their senior photos and evidently that's something that's allowed I've never seen anyone question them... I Love all the natural light that comes in as well petfect for pictures on a bright day. Have fun and enjoy life :)

My family had been super regulars to the Meyera E. Oberndorf Library aka Virginia Beach Main…read moreLibrary prior to COVID. Recently my wife and I attended an annual genealogy event dubbed "Moonlight Madness". It has been on hold the last three years with the pandemic. A sign up was required and I did not see it advertised. I accidentally ran across it. Unfortunately the event was poorly attended. However, the program was informative for a beginner and the staff was strong. The librarians are experts in the field of genealogy research. After the formal program which was held after library hours we had time to do our own research on provided computers with high speed internet. Staff was available to assist with specific genealogy databases. We were allowed free of charge to receive print offs. Hopefully next year when the event is sure to continue its advertised better for improved attendance. You do not need a program to begin your research into family history. The databases are free to use with a library card. As well there is assistance if needed. The City of Virginia Beach has wonderful resources for its residents at its libraries throughout the town. Look on their website for programing that your family may be interested in. Consider using VB Libraries if you do not already.

*3.5* I genuinely thought my days here were over after under grad was behind me, but here I am…read moreagain chucking out last minute papers while being fueled by caffeine. Pros- I love how quiet this place is and how fast and efficient the computers are. Internet here is never shoddy. Everyone that comes here comes here to study so you really get this studious feel. Minimal distractions. Really the spot for studying. Cons- parking. I don't have classes this semester on campus ! I take most of my classes online or in person at SECEP. This means I don't have a parking pass so guess what !!! I'm always having to bring tons of coins with me and when I'm spending an evening here .. I constantly have to walk out to the meters to put in more coins in and honestly .. it's a hike when you're under a time crunch. Also .. there isn't much metered parking to begin with ? Sometimes I come here (aka finals week) and there's only one metered spot left. Maybe next semester I'll just bite the bullet and buy a parking pass (it's over priced btw in my opinion) for the convenience especially because I really love going here to study but I really hate the parking situation.

If you're a business major you will most likely be visiting this building. Took some classes here…read morewhen I was at TCC, you must have a decal to park here since it is an ODU establishment. For anyone planning on going to TCC and transferring to ODU in the VB area this is something to consider (keep reading). It's also affiliated with NSU, that's as far is I know since I'm not a student there. The classes in currently taking are distance learning and in person. Now that I'm attending ODU, I really learned to appreciate the Higher Ed Center. I commute to ODU's main campus out in Norfolk and it's such a hassle considering the fact that you have to go on the highway, pray you find a parking spot (parking in Norfolk sucks), and make it to class on time. During the winter times the circulation in my legs froze midway walking to the Perry...it's not fun. If you're always on the go, works full time, and wants to save money -attending classes here is your best bet. It's on the smaller side, two stories, they have a tiny ODU/NSU library with computers and tables, Wave Cafe that serves Filipino food, and you can get your parking pass here too ($124/one semester). They do have people that check your decal so beware! I learned my lesson the other day bc I thought I was being slick parking in a discreet area next to a tree. Walked out and saw that darn piece of paper on my windshield and my hard earned $15 bucks out of pocket.

I arrived at Greenbrier Library just before heading to another location for a Yelp Experience…read moreevent. This was actually my 2nd time here but I forgot to check in for the last visit. Let's see how this visit went. The library is on the smaller side compared to most of the libraries I've been to in Hampton Roads. They have two floors with the top mostly with computer tables. There are a few private rooms available if you have a group or if you prefer alone time away from folks. The decor is neat of course and the vibe is pretty quiet. From the side entrance, you run into some artwork. I'm not sure if they're from local artists, but they're really nice to view. Only though I was here for short times, this library has been a good place to rest. The next time I'm in the area, it'll be a go-to for me :)

Super easy to sign up for a library account online. However, you don't get full access (physical…read moreitem borrowing privileges) until you visit a location to complete registration. The circulation desk staff was helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Account holders may check out up to 30 items at a time, with no late fees (lost and damaged fees do apply). Reserving titles online to pick up at a location is easy, and you can transfer books to a site of your choice for your convenience. You also get free access to Libby and Hoopla with your account, which are digital media library apps!

Quite place to study, and work on various things. lot of reference books.read more

This is a nice little library in a nice little neighborhood. However, the librarians appear to be…read moredeaf. There is loud talking all around me and they just stare into space as though they are hard of hearing. People are sitting at a table across the room shouting at each other for 45 minutes about their money problems and the librarians just stare at their computer screens unaware or afraid to intervene. Last time I was here some mother was teaching her elementary school age child something on the computer and all they did was blab to each other the entire time I was there. Quiet study spaces for adults and children are important aspects for a public library. There's a lot to be said for that shushing librarians. I've long believed that one of the most precious resources libraries offer their patrons is simple quiet.