
About Us
VBPL brings people together and provides equitable and convenient access to resources, educational experiences and opportunities to enrich lives.
All VBPL branches will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Beginning Sunday, May 25, Central Library will be closed on Sundays through Labor Day weekend.
VBPL brings people together and provides equitable and convenient access to resources, educational experiences and opportunities to enrich lives.
Virginia Beach Public Library serves residents of the City of Virginia Beach without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. VBPL staff works diligently to ensure that all City of Virginia Beach residents feel welcome in our buildings and that they can find the resources they want and need to achieve their goals and enjoy the highest quality of life.
In addition to operating according to theĀ City of Virginia Beach's mission and values VBPL follows the Core Values of Librarianship and Library Bill of Rights as outlined by the American Library Association.
To view Virginia Beach Public Library's policies, see our policies page.
May 1, 2025
Military families can take advantage of special offers from Virginia Beach Public Library and Parks & Recreation this month.
March 6, 2025
Attend free events centered around community and a love of reading March 7-8.
February 13, 2025
Libraries are known for providing access to books and information, but offer lots of other services, too.