Our public library began in 1926 as the first free county library in Virginia. Today the library system includes the Main Library and three branch libraries.
Regarding COVID-19
April 19, 2021 Update: Libraries have reopened. All four locations of the Hampton Public Library are now open to the public Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m. The public may visit for a maximum of one hour per person per day during open hours. Curbside pickup is also available during open hours Monday-Friday for patrons who would prefer not to enter the buildings. Curbside pickup is not available on Saturday. Computer lab hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Saturday 1-4:30 p.m.
Resources during coronavirus restrictions
To provide some assistance during restrictions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the following pages contain helpful links of information, resources and entertainment while Hampton Public Library branches have reduced hours. See the current open hours for each branch
The Library of Virginia has compiled resources for military families from Military One Source, the USO, the Red Cross, and the Virginia Veterans and Family Service.
To provide some assistance during Hampton’s city and school closures, some library vendors have opened access to educational resources to help parents and children through May.
New books; eBooks; paperbacks; books on individual MP3 players, audiocassettes, or CD's; music CD's; DVDs; large-print books; research material; and programs and activities