VIRGINIA ROOM, ROANOKE,VA TO EXPERIENCE CLOSURES DUE TO RENOVATION
ROANOKE, VA – Roanoke Public Libraries began renovation and expansion work
on the Main Library’s Virginia Room at the end of May. Additional work will
necessitate some closures and some changes in service until early August.
Please note the following:
• There will be no access to microfilm readers or any microfilm on Monday,
July 12; Monday, July 19; and from Monday, July 26, through Monday, Aug. 9.
• For the next few months, not every item in the Virginia Room will be
available. At this time access to journals and periodicals is limited to
Virginia history titles covered by the Virginia Historical Index by Earl
Gregg Swem.
• The Virginia Room will be CLOSED from Monday, July 26, through Monday,
Aug. 9. The Virginia Room will reopen with full services on Tuesday, Aug.
10.
Throughout the summer, Virginia Room researchers will see changes in the
research library. Demolition, paint, carpeting and tile will transform the
space. New library tables with power outlets and light fixtures will create
a reading area worthy of the depth and breadth of the Virginia Room
collection. The renovation/expansion project is on track. The major work
has been tightly scheduled to create as little inconvenience as possible.
Also, as of July 1, the Virginia Room’s regular hours will be Sunday and
Monday, Closed; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All libraries will be
closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Please contact the Virginia Room if you have any questions or concerns,
especially if you are planning a research trip: 540.853.2073 or
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Laura S. Wickstead
Virginia Room Librarian
Roanoke Public Libraries
706 S. Jefferson St.
Roanoke, VA 24016
540-853-2073
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www.roanokeva/virginiaroom
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