Beginning Thursday, April 1st Powhatan County Public Library will extend its open hours during the week. The library will be open with limited occupancy Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The library will remain closed on Sunday. Library programs will continue to remain online at this time. Face coverings are required to be worn inside the library. While Powhatan County remains under a local state of emergency, library public restrooms will remain closed. Library meeting rooms are also unavailable until further notice. Books to Go and Curbside Print services will continue to be available.
Books to Go is a convenient contactless pick-up option for those who prefer to quickly obtain library materials in traditional formats. With Books to Go, patrons may reserve print materials, DVDs, and audiobooks online or by phone.
The library book drop continues to be open 24/7 for patron convenience; however, patrons are asked to return mobile hotspots in the interior return bins during business hours. All returned items are quarantined before they are returned to circulation. The library remains unable to accept donations at this time; however, the Friends of the Library bookstore will be open for browsing during library business hours.