Ruby B. Archie Public Library
The Public Library Historical and Genealogical section is downstairs by the elevator. The collection exceeds 7,000 volumes including most standard reference books on Virginia genealogy, sources in the Virginia Historical Register (Swem), many Virginia counties, families, and local history, DAR Lineage records, ships passenger records, peerages, pension and census records.
For more information about the Ruby B. Archie Public Library, visit their web site by clicking here.
The Public Library Historical and Genealogical section is downstairs by the elevator. The collection exceeds 7,000 volumes including most standard reference books on Virginia genealogy, sources in the Virginia Historical Register (Swem), many Virginia counties, families, and local history, DAR Lineage records, ships passenger records, peerages, pension and census records.
| Hours of Operation - Main Library (511 Patton Street) | |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday -Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Hours for the VA-NC PGS Search Room | |
| Sunday-Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | By appointment only during normal library hours when a volunteer is available. |
For more information about the Ruby B. Archie Public Library, visit their web site by clicking here.