I stopped by here yesterday for the bike expo located at the library in there extra space. I went…read moreinto the library after the expo and was amazed with what I saw. I saw a passport center where you can get your passport done. It was so fresh and so clean and vibrant with colors. There's a maker space you can do an orientation for and learn how to use the cricket or the 3-D art, printer or learn how to use a sewing machine. They also had an ancestry section. I'm looking forward to doing some more research and try to do the ancestry maybe next time I've also booked a passport appointment for next week. I'll update with how it went.

Beautiful library with a genealogy section and beautiful mural upstairs…read more A decent kids section and a small young adult section nice enough to be a good hang out spot for teens This location has a big public computer area and offers free Wi-Fi There is a park that shares the parking lot and even a little community garden There is even a passport office And a good selection of movies to rent I love staff here they are always super kind

I spent about three hours at this library this afternoon. It is the main branch of the Hampton City…read moreLibrary system and is pretty massive. I had no problem finding a quiet place to plug in and connect to the world. Their wifi is free and does not require any sort of authentication. The work desk where I hung out had power outlets and a comfortable seat. Clean, quiet comfortable. Very good! [Review 18114 overall - 1385 in Virginia - 1636 of 2022.]

Well, for a long while it was black/ liberal nonfiction plastered all over the new releases. Fast…read moreforward since I've been picking up books at meager location, Willow Oaks branch. They had about 50 new releases(sic) and I literally saw a Hillary Rodham Clinton autobiography. Sad, very sad new nonfiction purchases. Well, I had known it. Whatever!

The Yorktown Library is a nice community library with open space for finding a book and relaxing…read more They also have a large meeting room with a huge screen for viewing films. Parking is easy to access in their own lot.

Love this place. Warm staff and lots of free resources for us citizens. Free scanning, computers…read moreand copies (up to 20 pages free per day for residents). Each month you can check out the listing of social groups and classes.

Before attending a Yelp Elite event in the Ocean View area almost two weeks ago, I stopped here for…read morea bit after work to enjoy some quiet time reading. I have slacked off a bit so having a moment to catch up was truly needed. Let's see how it turned out. The library itself is well kept. From the areas I walked in, everything was clean and books were in place. When you enter, there are automatic sliding doors and metal detectors. In the desk area, they even have plugs if you want to charge your phone or laptop, which definitely came in handy for yours truly. I spent the next hour or so reading a book from home or checking out news on my phone. Quiet time well spent before hanging out with friends. Libraries are needed for peace and relaxation and this one provided both. The next time I'm in the area for another event, I'll be sure to stop here :)

There is a Cozy Mornings Book club on the last Tuesday of the month. It is a very nice library by…read morethe beach. I usually go there when I do not want to go to the Slover library in Downtown Norfolk.

Absolutely love this place! I usually go there with my kiddo. Who's around five years old because…read moreit's a great spot for us to meet up with other young friends to not only read books but go to the children's play area. The fact that it's right around the corner from my favorite coffee shop is also exceptional, meaning I can get my caffeine then we can head over to the library and have fun with the kids. Perfect spot to snag some AC or stay out of the rain with little ones!

We stopped by to use their notary services... which are free by the way. We had never been inside…read moresince moving to the area. I'm so sad we did not come inside the past 6 months! They have sooooooo many things to offer. Like, make and take craft kits for kiddos, a great teen section, many books, cds, dvds, movies, newspapers ect. They have a notary on staff, call and make an appointment. They also have applications for passports m. The staff was so patient and knowledgeable as we got library cards. They also have an app with books in it. During covid books get dropped off outside only. The best thing... a WELCOME packet for new residents! How awesome is that! We plan to make this a weekly outing for our family!

If you're ever in Newport News' East End, take some time to revel in the rich African-American…read morehistory here. Great entertainers like Pearl Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald are natives and whole community theaters and libraries are dedicated to their honor. The Pearl Bailey Library is a cute little library right beside the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center (a great place to check out local artistry and amazing plays and performances). The library is clean and there were some friendly workers that helped my mother and I get our library cards for this city (we live in Hampton). They have a great selection of African American books from fiction to political. I also like the self-service kiosks that allow you to check out books without waiting in line, very cool! I found a few titles I've been wanting to read especially Zora Neale Hurston's Baracoon. Glad I found it here!

Not the best neighbor hood but I love the little library outside. I think it was a wonderful touch…read moreand they put out free books. I wish people would return the favor and put a book in when they take one or return it when they were finished.

I've been to this library a few times and each time was because I needed to use a computer and…read moreprint something out. I didnt have my Library card when I went yesterday and expected to pay a small fee for a replacement but the lady at the front desk was able to verify me with my ID and wrote my library card # down on a piece of paper. I went yesterday because I needed to purchase "Something In The Water" tickets and I know they sell out quickly so i wanted to use my phone and computer simultaneously to increase my chances. I was successful by the way. 10 cents a page to print with black ink.

For Newport News being so small this library is baller. Lets talk about the fines... they are so…read moredang low, so if you are forgetful... don't worry. NN Library wont send you to collections or demand your first born child in fees. Nothing like back home as far as fees go. NN Library is lacking some books. I have tried to find various books by feminist authors, not carried. However they have a terrific young adult selection, fiction, kids, and cooking. They also have DVD's with 7 day loan (that is pretty long if you ask me). And they display local authors. Use your local library. Its freaking awesome.

I'm a bit surprised that this fantastic library wasn't already on here with plenty of reviews. The…read morefacilities are gorgeous, the resources and staff are excellent, and I'm thankful that it's local to me. Whether you're a student or not, this library is a significant asset to the Newport News community. Newport News has some fine libraries, but nothing that can compare to this one. I'm a bit timid to even write this review because I don't want too much of the public to start going there and right now the absence of other reviews on places like here likely contributes to it not being very crowded.