Open Access Statement

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.

Latest Library News

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    Library Branches to Close May 2 for Staff In-Service Day

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    Calling all New and Expecting Parents: Register Now for Virginia Beach Public Libraryā€™s Community Baby Shower

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    Itā€™s Easy Being Green (with Resources from Your Library)

    New ā€œGreen Saversā€ Initiative Aims to help Residents Conserve Energy, Reduce Costs
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  • October 9, 2023

    Mini-Golf in the Library: Foundation Fundraiser Promises ā€œHoleā€ Lot of Fun

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