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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.

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Latest Blog Posts

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    Library Debuts New Way to Take Care of Business

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    Virginia Beach Public Library Wins Top Innovator Award

    STEM program that reached 900 preschoolers earns national recognition.

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