Virginia Public Library

About Us

The Virginia Public Library is part of the Arrowhead Library System network. This network enhances the value of all types of libraries to communities in Northeastern Minnesota.

The library’s building was completed in 1912 and opened in January 1913. In 1982 the library was remodeled and expanded, reopening to all in 1984. The library entrance was updated in 2020 to be more accessible to visitors.

Hours & Policies

Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Policies

Holidays

The Library will be closed the following Holidays:

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Day

President’s Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve

Exceptions to this occur when a holiday falls on a Saturday and is observed the preceding Friday, and when it falls on a Sunday and is observed on the following Monday.

FAQ

WiFI is available 24/7 within the library and the library parking lot.

Join the Virginia Library WiFi-Public. No password is needed to sign in but you must accept the Arrowhead Library System terms and conditions in order to browse.

There are two kinds of donations the library commonly receives. Monetary and material donations.

Monetary: If you wish to donate money to the library, you may do so throughout the year. The library can accept cash or checks. Please make checks out to the “Friends of the Virginia Public Library”.
Materials: Books and media items are accepted each year before the annual book sale. The Friends of the Virginia Public Library will announce the dates for the sale and donation via their site. (link to FOL page) set date and time that they will accept donations.
*Please note that the library has limited space and cannot accept physical donations (books DVDs etc.)

If you are looking to donate an item to be added to our collection, please call the library for more information.

Book Sale donations will be accepted September 7-9, 2024 at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center.

The Book Sale will run September 11-14, 2024 at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center.

Friends of the Library

The library does not accept credit/debit cards. Cash or check only.

The library has public computers for use that are connected to a printer and a copier that you can print items from your personal device. Prints/copies are $0.25 per page for black and white, or $1.00 per page for color.

The library does not fax.

Bring a photo ID with your current address, or a photo ID and a piece of mail with your current address and fill out an application in the Library. You may also apply for a library card online through the Arrowhead Library System website.

Yes, the library has 8 public computers in the Media Department and you can sign up at the Media Desk.

Virginia Public Library has a public phone for local calls located upstairs at the main circulation desk.

There is a 5-minute time limit.

This phone is unable to receive calls.

VPL Commission

The Virginia Public Library Commission advises on matters of library policy, administration, operation, and service. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and serve a 3 year term.

The Library Commission meets at 5:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in the library event room.

Current Commission

Jean Blevins — President

Joyce Bloomquist — Secretary

Hannah Sipola — Member

Jan Pepelnjak — Member

Patricia Dahl — Member

Steven B Johnson — Council Liaison

Jodi Grebinoski — Library Director

Virginia, MN

Virginia Public Library is part of the City of Virginia. Find more information about the City of Virginia.