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All libraries will be closed on May 25th & 26th for Memorial Day.

 Veteran in Front of a Flag

Celebrate Memorial Day - Know Your Community Veterans 

Local military veterans are encouraged to come and share their stories of military life and combat experiences. U.S. Marine veteran Joseph Bruni will also share his experiences as a World War II veteran. Grissom Library, Saturday May 24th at 2:00 pm.



Great Debators DVD Cover"The Great Debaters" Film Discussion and Screening

Meet Nate Parker, Hampton Roads native and star of the Denzel Washington movie, "The Great Debaters", at a film discussion and screening on May 17 at 1pm at the Main Street Library. More...

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City of Newport News FY09 Proposed Operating Budget 

The FY09 Proposed Operating Budget is now available online and print copies are available at all Newport News public libraries.  

Man in SuitDream Makeovers

2008 is the year of Dream Makeovers at your library. Programs will be held throughout the year describing how to improve your garden, your home, your finances, your car, and more.

Computer Lab

Free Computer Classes

Sign up for free computer classes at the Grissom, Main Street, and Pearl Bailey libraries. Learn about computer basics, the Internet, spreadsheets and word processing, how to use a USB memory stick, online job searching and resume writing, and much more. Classes are offered every month and registration is required.

 

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Facility & Space Needs Analysis

The final report of the Facility & Space Needs Analysis is now available.

 

 

 

Historical Booklets

 

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Checkout the Newport News Digital Library. This is a new digital collection of historic postcards, booklets, and more all about early Newport News. 

Database Spotlight - Learn about colleges and financial aid, study online for the SAT, GED, ASVAB or other job and school placement tests with TERC.

Try our online Personalized Reading List and receive a recommended reading list by e-mail!

 

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Grissom Library
366 DeShazor Drive
Newport News, VA 23608
(757) 369-3190

Main Street Library
Bookmobile
Library for the Blind
110 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4858

Pearl Bailey Library
2510 Wickham Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-8677

West Ave. Library
2907 West Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 247-8505

Public Law Library
2500 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 926-8678

Library Administration
e-mail
700 Town Center Drive
Suite 300
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 926-1350