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601 Court Street
Portsmouth
VA
23704
Website
Phone: 757-393-8501
Fax: 7573935107
Mon-Thu 10AM-9PM Fri & Sat 10AM-5 PM
Contact Person: Dir: Susan H. Burton
The Portsmouth Public Library began in 1914 as the result of efforts by the Students Club to provide a library for the citizens of Portsmouth. Most of the books in the original collection were donations from the Seaboard Air Line Railroad and the Portsmouth YMCA. The African-American community established the Community Library in 1945. The land for the new facility was purchased with contributions from the community, and the City provided the building. The two libraries were merged in 1963 and moved to the current building at 601 Court Street. Since then, the Library has seen many changes, including the addition of three branches.
It is the mission of the Portsmouth Public Library to offer access to a comprehensive collection of materials, in a safe and appealing environment, to encourage social, economic, cultural, and intellectual growth. Through the careful use of resources and a knowledgeable staff, the Library will contribute to the overall quality of life and meet the ever-changing needs of the citizens of Portsmouth. By encouraging an atmosphere of lifelong learning through traditional library services and emerging technologies, the library will continue to be a relevant part of our community.
Churchland Branch
3215 Academy Avenue
Phone: (757) 686-2538
Fax: (757) 686-2537Cradock Branch
28 Prospect Parkway
Phone: (757) 393-8759
Fax: (757) 393-5103 Manor Branch
1401 Elmhurst Lane
Phone: (757) 465-2916
Fax: (757) 465-2915
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