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Virginia Beach Public Library provides you with access to the information that you
need in order to support democracy, fulfill your civic duties at the local, state and national levels and fully participate in community decision-making.

Your Government

It’s easy to find out who your representatives are and what they stand for by using the Commonwealth of Virginia's Citizen's Involvement Guide. 

Your voice can make a difference. Speak directly to local, state and national government leaders. 

Sign up for Virtual Town Hall and share your opinions on City of Virginia Beach's projects and initiatives. 

It’s your responsibility to understand how government works. Learn more about government at the local, state and national level.

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To fully participate, you need to be aware of current issues and events. Find out what’s going on in the city, region, state, nation, and world.

The Virginia Beach Public Library offers valuable resources to assist you with staying current and informed. 

Take it one step further and participate in community discussions.  The Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement and HamptonRoads.com’s event calendar keep track of what’s happening locally.

Citizenship: Rights & Responsibilities

United States citizenship is offered to individuals by birth and through naturalization. 
Are you studying to become a U.S. citizen?  Take a practice citizenship test at Learning Express Library.  It's one of many free resources offered by your library. 

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comes with many rights, privileges and responsibilities.  The right to vote is one of the most important responsibilities of every American citizen.  Learn more about voting and elections at the local, state and national levels.

Your tax dollars support all levels of government.  Tax forms, rules and electronic filing are available from the Internal Revenue Service and the Virginia Department of Taxation. 

If you need help, please ask library staff.


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