Friends of the Library

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Friends of the Virginia Beach Public Library have been raising funds and supporting Virginia Beach Public Library since 1976. They volunteer precious time to run the Friends Book Shop, sort and sell ​books and much more. In the last decade, they’ve granted nearly $1 million to support the library and key programs including:

  • ​Summer Reading Program
  • Teen Services
  • Early Childhood Literacy centers, computers and programs
  • Services for the Visually Impaired​

 Pay Membership Dues Online

 Be a Friend!

If you love your library, join the Friends. Dues are an important part of the Friends budget and they're tax deductible. Volunteering is optional, featuring rewarding opportunities to help your library and to make new friends. ​

 ​ Donations In Honor/In Memory

You can make a donation​ to the Friends in memory of or in honor of a loved one or friend. Your gift will be acknowledged with letters to the honoree and/or family members per your instructions. Donations are accepted at any Virginia Beach Public Library; you may also mail a check to Friends of Virginia Beach Public Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452.​

 Friends Book Shop at Central Library

Find great bargains on books, videos and more. Proceeds support your library.

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​Hours of Operation*​

 
Mon, Weds, Thurs     10 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday                    10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday      10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Sunday (Sept. - May) 1:30 -  4:30 p.m.

*Hours may vary. Before making a special trip, please call 385-0130. ​

 Online Book Sales

​Used Books: Friends Sidewalk Sale

New Books: Friends Bookstore

Proceeds support your library.


 

 Keep in Touch

Learn about Book Shop deals and Friends news; find the Friends on Facebook 

 

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter.​

Be sure to visit the Library's News Page to get the latest on Friends-funded programs and sign up for email news from VBPL.​

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