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Powhatan County Library



2270 Mann Rd. Powhatan, VA 23139
(Located in the Fighting Creek Park)

(804) 598-5670 - Phone
(804) 598-5671 - Fax
www.powhatanva.gov - Click on the library button
Library director: Peggy Martin


The Library offers a variety of material and library services. Fiction, non-fiction, reference, large print books, audio books and movies, as well as magazines and newspapers, comprise the adult, young adult and children's collections.

Children's story hours are held year round each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning at 10:30 am for children up to 5 years old. Pattycake Playtime, a lapsit program for children under three, is held each Wednesday morning at 10:30. During the summer, the Library holds its annual summer reading program featuring special presenters and activities for school age children. Game night for teens is hel the 1st and 3rd Friday from 3pm to 6pm.

The Library offers two meeting rooms for public use. Both rooms are available during Library hours by reservation. The large room is also available after hours by reservation. Contact the Library for details.

During tax season, the Library hosts volunteer tax assistants such as the AARP and provides federal tax forms. The Library also provides copying and fax services at minimal charge.

The Friends of the Powhatan Public Library is a group of citizens interested in supporting the library through fundraisers such as book sales, volunteer programs and publicity campaigns. Anyone interested in becoming a Friend of the Library should contact the Library.

Books may be returned after hours to the book drop located inside the wall, near the front door. Patrons also may renew by phone or online using their card and pin numbers at www.powhatanva.gov - under "View Your Account".

Library hours are:
Monday from 9 am to 8 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm

Family story hours are held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 am.

The Library is closed on Sundays and County holidays.