To continue providing residents with the best possible services and accommodate how libraries are used today, VBPL is updating eight of our 10 buildings – all except the Wahab Public Law Library (updated in 2018) and the TCC/City Joint-Use Library (built in 2013). Renovations are underway at Central Library, and are complete or nearly complete at Princess Anne, Bayside and Kempsville Libraries. Updates as of September 2019 include:
Bayside & Special Services LIbrary
The children's area has been reconfigured with a new, enclosed storytime room that is nearly double the size of the original storytime room. A new reception area in Special Services provides a more comfortable area to review reading preferences with customers. There is also new furniture and fresh paint.
Central Library
The new children's area, which will be located on the first floor rather than the second floor, is getting walls and plumbing for new children's bathrooms. Carpet and cabinets are being replaced in the meeting space and kitchen.
Kempsville Library
Renovations include a newly enclosed children's area, updated bathrooms, new paint and carpeting. The spacious service desk now includes extra self-checkout stations, and a third study room was added
Princess Anne Area Library
Study rooms have been rebuilt at the front of the building to improve sound. New children's and teen areas have been expanded, and the children's room is enclosed. The building also has new carpeting and furniture.