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Newport News Public Library System

Provides access to online resources and databases, renew your books online, and kids and teen page, Ask-A-Librarian, and more.

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All libraries will be closed on November 27 & 28 for Thanksgiving. 

Bookdrop at West Ave. Library temporarily closed.

  

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Save some money and help the Peninsula Foodbank at the same time. From Nov. 29 -  Dec. 31 all Newport News Libraries will be accepting non-perishable food items or personal items in place of a fine for overdue materials. 

 

EmploymentJob Search Assistance Available

The staff of the Business Information Center at the Main Street Library are offering orientation sessions on how to use the Virginia Employment Commission site, VAworkconnect.com. Registration is required and space is limited. 

 

Playaways

Playaways Now Available

Playaways, a pre-loaded self-playing digital audio book, are now available for check out at all Newport News libraries. These small hand-held players hold up to 80 hours of content and allow the listener to move between chapters or alter the speed of the narrator's voice.  

  

Facility & Space Needs Analysis Report

The final report of the Facility & Space Needs Analysis study is available online. This report makes recommendations regarding the future of the Newport News Public Library System and the various branches and services.

 

  

 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. 

Featured Resource - Looking for a kid-friendly resource? Try Kids Info Bits. Learn about animals, health, inventions, science, math, sports, and art in this easy to use tool.

 

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

 

Locations & Hours

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Renew Materials:
With Staff (757) 247-8505
By phone 24/7 (757) 597-2917
Online

Ready Reference
(757) 247-8875
Newport News Info. Assistance
(757) 926-8000

Library Closing Schedule

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

Main Street Library
Business Information Center
Bookmobile
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
2501 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