Library Services

Ask a Librarian

This service is designed to provide answers to short, factual questions, or to refer you to appropriate resources for conducting your research.

Borrowing, Returning & Renewing

Patrons are limited to borrowing up to 30 items at a time with some limits.

Children’s Department

Access materials and programs specifically for kids and attend Preschool Story Time.

Get a Library Card

All individuals with Virginia Residency are eligible for a Portsmouth Public Library card.

Hold Requests / ILLs

When all the copies of an item are checked out to other patrons or if they are only available at an inconvenient location, you can place a hold request, which puts you on a waiting list for the item.

Inter Library Loans

Review policies on borrowing and lending which includes patron eligibility.

Museum Passes

Information about passes for patrons to Children's Museum of Virginia.

Programs

Adult and children programs are offered by the Portsmouth Library.

Westlaw Training

To give our Patrons access the knowledge of their rights under the law Portsmouth Public Library is making available the Westlaw Patron Access eLearning resource center. These resources will help you navigate the Westlaw System found on all Portsmouth Library computers and teach you to find the information you need, all free of charge

Print/Copy/Scan

Room Reservations

Learn how to reserve library rooms.