THE LIBRARY
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Friends of the Library
The Gloucester County Friends of the Library are grateful for monetary donations. These donations provide funding for the many wonderful programs, events and activities that library staff plan and implement. Be a part of the great work going on at the library! Thanks for your support!
Donation Acceptance
Please make checks payable to:
The Gloucester County Friends of the Library
P. O. Box 1392
Gloucester, VA 23061
Monetary donations may also be given to staff at any library location.
Book Donations
Please limit quantities to two bankers boxes or three grocery bags per week.
Book donations are accepted at the Main Library ONLY.
Gloucester Community Foundation
The Gloucester Community Foundation (GCF) was established in 2000 to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Gloucester County through philanthropy. GCF continues to grow with the addition of new funds, matching grants and generous donations. The Gloucester Library Endowment, founded in 1990, became a partner of GCF in 2008.
Donation Acceptance
The Gloucester Library Endowment accepts donations through GCF to the following funds:
The Gloucester Library Endowment Fund - Services and collections
The Fred Lee and Martha F. Brown Fund - Genealogy and local history
The Margaret Blair Spalding Morgan Fund - Children's materials
The Montague Haskell Fund for Library Employee Dev and Ed - Educational opportunities for staff
The Mary Lillian Villa (nee Grenon) Fund - Print books and materials
To donate by check, indicate the name of the specific fund and make payable to:
Gloucester Community Foundation
P. O. Box 2303
Gloucester, VA 23061
To donate by credit card, visit the Community Foundation website. Enter the amount of the gift and indicate the name of the specific fund under "Other" on the drop-down menu.
Friends of the Library
The Gloucester County Friends of the Library is a volunteer, nonprofit organization established in 1983 to supplement library resources. A $5 membership supports library services and programs and provides funds for books and other materials. While the Friends accept donations of new and used books, monetary contributions and memorials are welcomed as well! Join the Friends today! New faces, new ideas and new volunteers!
Members
President of the Friends
Henry “Hurricane” ThompsonVice President
William DeanTreasurer
Chris Thomas
Secretary
Barbara Thein
View our membership form (PDF).
Monetary Donations
The Gloucester County Friends of the Library are grateful for monetary donations. These donations provide funding for the many wonderful programs, events and activities that library staff plan and implement. Be a part of the great work going on at the library! Thanks for your support!
Please make checks payable to:
The Gloucester County Friends of the Library
P. O. Box 1392
Gloucester, VA 23061
Monetary donations may also be given to staff at any library location.
Material Donations
The Friends of the Library are grateful for the generous material donations. Effective July 1, 2021, material donations will be limited to two bankers boxes or three grocery bags. Please view the guidelines (PDF) for other specifics about making donations.
Book Store
Spend time browsing the shelves in the Friends’ Book Store at the Main Library. There is quite an assortment:
Children’s materials
Cookbooks
Crafts
History
Novels and much, much more on sale
Some items are brand new! Visit often for the numerous sales, special items and other surprises! The Book Store is open during regular library hours.
Gift Certificates
Purchase gift certificates from the Friends of the Library Book Store. These certificates make great gifts or use them at the Friends’ annual book sales for books, AV materials, totes and t-shirts. Ask any library staff member for information or to purchase a gift certificate.
Please note: gift certificates cannot be used for library services, such as fines, copies, faxes or payment of lost or damaged materials.
History of the Library
1914: Mrs. Elinor Cochran Stewart donated 125 books to form the core of a lending library at Gloucester Woman's Club, Long Bridge Ordinary.
1925: The library was relocated to the County Clerk's office. When the collection totaled 2,000 volumes the library moved to offices in the Bank of Gloucester.
1933: A bequest of $10,000 by Mrs. Stewart provided the basis to purchase land and construct the original Gloucester Library on Main Street.
1935: This new library was formally dedicated on June 27, 1935.
1956: A children's wing was added through the efforts of Stuart W. Jackson. The Virginia Room was funded by a contribution from Mr. and Mrs. George H. Cunningham in 1973.
1985: The Point Branch Library opened in the Tidemill Center.
1987: A 3,500 square foot expansion was added to the Gloucester Library and dedicated with the assistance of Mr. Henry A. Schutz serving as President of the Library Board of Trustees and the Gloucester Library Endowment Foundation.
1992: The Point Branch relocated to space on George Washington Highway.
1993: The Bookmobile began operation.
1999: The library system became automated.
2004: The Gloucester County Public Library upgraded to a 24,000 square foot facility in the Main Street Center.
2011: The Gloucester Point Branch Library upgraded to a 3,916 square foot facility in the York River Crossing Shopping Center, October 15, 2011.
2014: 100 year anniversary of the Gloucester County Public Library.
Hours & Locations
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Main Library
6920 Main Street
P.O. Box 2380
Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: 804-693-2998
Email Us
(Email monitored Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)Hours
Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. -
Point Branch
2354 York Crossing Drive
P.O. Box 889
Hayes, VA 23072
Phone: 804-642-9790
Email Us
(Email monitored Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)Hours
Seasonal: October 1 - March 31
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.