Public Library Resources During COVID-19 in Hampton Roads (Updated)

Hampton Roads is full of public library locations which are fantastic resources for families. You may be used to going to storytime classes, coding workshops or other programs with your kids, but most of these events are on hold as the entire community focuses on increasing social distancing and decreasing the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Here is a roundup of the local libraries, their current policies/response to COVID-19 and links to their online content. 

There are some GREAT learning tools and entertainment resources that can be accessed at home on your devices for FREE with just your library card! Enjoy!

Chesapeake Public Library

Chesapeake Public Library: fully open as of April 5, 2021.

• Online services are still the safest option.
• Curbside Pickup is available at all locations.
• Business services are available at all locations.

If you have a library card in Chesapeake you can access online books, magazines, videos and more by using this link: https://chesapeakelibrary.org/

Hampton Public Library

From Hampton Public Library: Hampton Public Library buildings open to the public as of Monday, April 19 at 10:00 am!

If you have a Hampton Library Card you can access online books and magazines here: https://hampton.gov/2040/E-Books and be sure to check out the full list of online resources available (including movie streaming) here: https://hampton.gov/2017/Online-Resources

Newport News Public Library

From Newport News Library: NNPL branches will reopen Monday, April 12th. We’re excited to welcome our community back and to share the new services we’ve been working on.

If you have a Newport News Library Card you can access ebooks, e-magazines, audiobooks and streaming movies/music here: https://library.nnva.gov/101/Stream-Download  If you don’t have a Library card you can apply for an E-Membership online to get instant access to our virtual collection.  Just click on the Get an E-Card link. If you have materials that are due back, you may continue to drop them off using the outside book drops. 

Norfolk Public Library

From Norfolk Public Library: 

If you have a Norfolk Library Card you can access online books, magazines, videos, audiobooks, music and learning tools online here: https://www.norfolkpubliclibrary.org/books-more 

The Norfolk Public Library is also Live Streaming some storytime events on their Facebook Page!

Poquoson Public Library

From Poquoson Public Library: The library building is now open to the public, with some limitations. Wearing a facial covering is strongly encouraged while visiting any municipal building in the City. To assist those who may not have or may have forgotten their own, disposable masks and hand sanitizer are provided. Curbside pickup is available from 10:30am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday. The library offers computer access (with a one hour limit), notary services by appointment. Please call 757-868-3060 to make an appointment. Meeting and study rooms are not available at this time.

Check out their Take and Make Kits for kids!

Portsmouth Public Library

From Portsmouth Public Library: We have certainly missed all our patrons, and have been working diligently to bring you curbside service! Our first priority is the safety of our patrons and staff, so all pickups are designed to be contactless. Should you wish to place a hold on an item please click here. Once your hold is ready, you’ll be notified and you can call to schedule your appointment.  Should you have reference questions, please feel free to give us a call during our open hours. Churchland & Main will have appointment times available Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm Manor & Cradock will have appointment times available Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am – 4 pm.

If you have a Portsmouth Library Card you can access movies, TV shows, full music albums, e-books, e-audiobooks and comic books here: https://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/172/E-Books-and-Magazines

Portsmouth Public Library is also hosting some storytime events on their Facebook Page!

Suffolk Public Library

Suffolk Public Library: 

If you have a Suffolk Library Card you can access ebooks, audiobooks, e-magazines, stream music, movies and TV shows here: https://www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/178/eBooks-More if you don’t have a library card you can call and sign up for a library card over the phone to get instant access to digital materials (757-514-7323 M-F, 9am-5pm)

YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpkh_vhPHfCzYyztYx0psTJ8j0UD8bS-8

Virginia Beach Public Library

From Virginia Beach Public Library: ​​​​​​​​​​(Updated 5/5/2021)

York County Public Library 

From York County Public Library:  (Updated 11/2/2020)

If you have a York County Public Library you can access online resources including ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies and more here: https://www.yorkcounty.gov/698/Digital-Collections

Williamsburg Regional Library

From Williamsburg Regional Library: 

If you have a Williamsburg Library Card you can access online resources here including ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies and more here: https://www.wrl.org/downloads/ 

Military Families

If you are a Navy, Marine Corps, or US Coast Guard Family be sure to check out their online library system here: https://www.navymwrdigitallibrary.org/. This service is open to Active Duty, retired, and Reservist members (and dependents), Civilians and Non-Appropriated Fund Employees, and Contractors if eligible for MWR privileges.

Other services have online library services available as well, more information can be found on these links:

• Army: http://mwrlibrary.armybiznet.com
• Air Force: https://www.my.af.mil/
• DoD service members & families: MilitaryOneSource.mil
• Marines: Additional resources for Marines are also available here: https://mccs.ent.sirsi.net