The 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 to fully participate in community decision-making. |
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Get Involved
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.
Citizenship 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.