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If you attended our 2018 Makerfest, please take a moment of your time to fill out this survey. We'd love to hear your thoughts about the event!
Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month to enjoy a good movie. All from the community are welcome to attend; however, please note each movie’s rating. Some material may be inappropriate for children. Our next movie will be on April 24th at 11AM.
Join us for a dramedy based on the NYT & USA bestseller by W. Bruce Cameron. Travel through a reincarnated dog’s life as he discovers the purpose he serves in the lives of his owners. This story is told by the dog’s perspective as he finds the meaning of his existence through the many humans he teaches to love and laugh.
April's film is rated PG for thematic elements and some peril. Run time is 120 minutes.
Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis when he meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru. They team up for one last criminal heist and rediscover just how good it feels to be bad. May's film is rated PG for action and rude humor.
Children are welcome to borrow one of our “cars” while they enjoy the movie. PCPL cars will be available on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to arrive on time.
Bingo is sponsored by the Powhatan Friends of the Library and everyone is welcome to play. The game starts at 11AM on May 14th in the large conference room.
Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Players are welcome to bring their own lunch. Make new friends, win prizes and have a good time at the library!
If you enjoy knitting, needlepoint, crocheting, beading, rug hooking, punch needle or cross stitch, then we hope you'll join our monthly meeting at the Powhatan County Public Library. Handcrafters of all ages and experience levels welcome. The Powhatan Handcraft Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 3:00 PM in the small meeting room.
Please note that no craft will be provided. Bring your project in progress.
TACO is the PCPL's Teen Advisory Creative Organization. TACO meets on Tuesdays every month from 4-6PM to share ideas and create teen displays and events for the library. Winter/spring 2018 meeting dates are January 16, 30, February 6, 20, March 6, 20, April 17, May 1, 15, 29, and June 5.
Please contact Fran McCreight, fmccreight@powhatanlibrary.net with questions regarding TACO.
On the third Wednesday of each month, PCPL will offer an inclusive program for adults with special needs and their caregivers. Each hour-long program will offer something different! Caregivers must remain with attendees during each program.
Mini-Maker Studio is a new creative arts program for the winter and spring months at the Powhatan County Public Library. Join us Saturday mornings January 20, March 17, April 21 and May 19 from 10:30AM - 12:00PM as we explore creative art forms using a variety of materials including wood, fabric, natural materials and clay.
January 20 | Clothespin friends |
March 17 | Book character puppets |
April 21 | Fairy Gardens |
May 19 | Clay exploration |
Ages 5-12 are welcome. These programs are free and registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Powhatan Public Library at 804-598-5670 or email Caroline Shoenthal at cshoenthal@powhatanlibrary.net
Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10:30
Our goal is to provide families with opportunities to introduce children to reading and language in a fun and interactive manner. Storytime attendance helps improve and reinforce early literacy skills.
Family Storytime typically lasts about 45 minutes and includes stories, flannel boards, fingerplays, rhymes, movement, songs and a related craft or activity. Ages 0-Kindergarten welcome.
Please contact Caroline Shoenthal, cshoenthal@powhatanlibrary.net with questions regarding children’s programs.
Zinio Magazines has changed! Zinio has merged with RBDigital to offer you your favorite magazines. You can now access your magazines through the RBDigital app.
The RBDigital app is compatible with Apple and Android devices, as well as Kindle Fire, and can be found in each device's appstore.
You can sign into RBDigital using the same email address and password used for Zinio.
The Zinio for Libraries app will still be available until October 23, 2017, after which you will be asked to change to RBDigital. All of your Zinio magazines will transfer over to RBDigital with you.
Homework Help offers live teachers who can assist students in 3rd - 12th grade with Math, Science, Writing and SAT Prep. Accessible after school in the library or at home with a library card. Login to Literati and look for the words "Homework Help" on the home screen.
Homework Help is available during the school year Monday - Thursday 3:00PM - 9:00PM, and on Saturday 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Homework Help is not available on major holidays.
Book a Librarian Service
Schedule a one-hour appointment with a librarian to assist you with dedicated technology assistance. To book an appointment stop by or call the library at 804-598-5670 or by fill out this online request form.
Services
Stop by the library and fill out a card application. Then explore the 54,000 titles we have to offer, in book, audio or video formats. If we don't have what you want, we can usually get it.
Internet Access
Access high-speed Internet, wi-fi and e-database information.
Programs
Bring the kids for fun-filled story times and sign up early for our summer reading program.
Other Services
- Printer and scanner
- Fax
- Copier
- Proctoring
History
Powhatan County Public Library was established on May 9, 1988. The current library building was constructed in 2001 and dedicated on November 3, 2001. The library is a department of the Powhatan County government.
Purpose
The purpose of the library is to acquire, organize, provide access and offer guidance to a broad range of information, materials, and services. Primarily, this mission is to help fulfill the intellectual, educational, social, cultural, community, and recreational needs of all people in the County.
Funding
The library is locally funded through a revenue appropriation made by the Board of Supervisors of Powhatan County, Virginia. The Library also receives state aid funding from the Library of Virginia.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is appointed by and reports to the Board of Supervisors. The director reports to the governing body, the Board of Trustees, and in an advisory capacity to the County Administrator.
Meetings
Regular meetings of the trustees are held the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
Online Resources
Card Catalog
Overdrive
RBDigital Magazines
Freegal Music
Freading
RBDigital Audiobooks
Tumblebooks (select e-Books)
Rocket Languages
ABCMouse
Research
FindItVA
Literati
Heritage Quest
The Social Welfare History Project
The Social Welfare History Image Portal
PCPS Yearbooks
Social Media
FacebookHours
Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Contact Us
Peggy Martin
Library Director
2270 Mann Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
Directions
Phone: 804-598-5670
Fax: 804-598-5671