Library patrons from both counties are free to use whichever branch is more convenient or accessible to them. Your library card works at both branches. You can request items from either library branch to be brought to the library branch that you use and you can return your library items to either location. |
 "Serving the Citizens of Charles City and
New Kent |
 New Library Director coming July 1st!
Click here to learn more about our new director, Ms. Barbara Winters. ATTENTION: The Heritage Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 4, 2009 in observance of Independence Day.  |
LIBRARY SERVICES
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Upcoming Events
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SUMMER READING PROGRAMSummer reading program signup starts JUNE 20TH and continues until Aug. 1st for all readers and listeners. All residents of Charles City and New Kent counties are eligible to be part of one of the 2009 Summer Reading Clubs. 
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Microsoft Excel 2007 Class  Microsoft Office Excel 2007 class being offered this July. This is a three-part class set for July 11, 2009, July 18, 2009, and July 25th, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at the New Kent Branch of the Heritage Public Library. You will need basic computer skills to take this class. If interested, please call 966.2480 or email. Fee: $15.00   Heritage Public Library's Book Club Meeting is Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 1:00pm at the New Kent Branch. July's selection is "The Conspiracy Club" by Jonathan Kellerman. All are welcome to join every 2nd Tuesday. We are accepting suggestions for the December 2009 selection.
Fridays at 10:00am. Bring your little ones to hear great stories read at our story time. Refreshments for children provided. |
Craft Time  Craft Time on Saturday, July 11, 2009, 10:30am for ages pre-school--8 years old. Come out and have fun! For more information call 804.966.2480. Ty-Rone's WorldVentriloquist Ty-Rone will present his high energy show with lots of audience participation geared to today's youth and families with self produced positive hip-hop music.The show begins at 10:30am, July 18th in the New Kent Branch. Come out and join in on the fun!    Friends of the Heritage Public LibraryThe Friends of the Heritage Public Library support our library in many ways. For more details about the Friends recent activities, plans, and goals click this link. December Newsletter  During library business hours at either branch, stop by to see the items for sale on our carts. We have books, VHS videos, and magazines for sale at low prices. The booksale is sponsored by the Friends and the proceeds are used to benefit the Heritage Public Library. |
Heritage Public Library Branch Information
| FRIENDS OF HPL | HPL Charles City Branch | HPL New Kent Branch | |
| 10780 Courthouse Road | 6215 D Chesapeake Circle | ||
| FOHPL December Newsletter | Charles City, VA 23030 | New Kent, VA 23124 | |
| ADMINISTRATION | 804.652.2450 office | 804.966.2480 office | |
| CALENDAR | 804.829.2408 Fax | 804.966.5982 | |
| NK Planning Commission Packets | Hours of Operation | Hours of Operation | |
| Library Board Information | Mon. 11:00am-6:00pm | Mon. 10:00am-8:00pm |
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| Senior Navigator | Tue. CLOSED | Tues. 10:00am-8:00pm | |
| FIND IT Virginia | Wed. CLOSED | Wed. 10:00am-6:00pm |
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| Charles City Official website | Thurs. 1:00pm-7:00pm | Thurs. CLOSED |
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| New Kent County Official Website | Fri. CLOSED | Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm |
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| Sat. 10:00am-2:00pm | Sat. 10:00am-2:00pm |
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| Sun. CLOSED | Sun. CLOSED | ||
Mission Statement
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The mission of Heritage Library is to provide library materials and services to help the citizens of Charles City and New Kent counties meet their educational, informational and recreational needs. More specifically, the Library should promote the enjoyment and necessity of reading, the discovery of knowledge and culture in all their forms, and the advantages and pleasures of life-long learning. Special emphasis is placed on stimulating children's interest in and appreciation of reading and learning. |
Updated July 1, 2009
