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Email us at library@vbgov.com.  We'll answer your short, factual questions within three business days. Before emailing us, please read the Ask the Library FAQ page for additional information.

If you need a more immediate response, please call the Central Library telephone reference line at (757) 385-0150, or call or visit any local Virginia Beach Public library.

For questions concerning your library account or materials checked out to you, please contact your library or review your account online using My Account in the Library's online catalog.

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From your web enabled mobile device, send a text message with your short, factual question to library@vbgov.com.  We'll reply Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. While this service is free of charge, your cell phone service provider may charge for sent and received text messages. By sending us a text message, you are granting us permission to reply to your text message.

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The Information Services staff is available to assist you in answering your questions. Call the Central Library at (757) 385-0150.  We are available Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. (Closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.)

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