Reference and Information Services
VBPL offers citizens multiple ways to ask the library for assistance: telephone, in person, email. Telephone, in person and email assistance are available during normal library hours:
- Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sundays 1 - 5 p.m. (1st Sunday after Labor Day - May)
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