Meeting Room Reservations
Both the Charles City and New Kent locations of HPL have meeting rooms and study rooms that can be reserved. Our library patronage is growing and our requests for these spaces has increase tremendously. Please keep in mind, not every request can be granted.
To request use of our meeting rooms:
First, please read our Meeting Room Policy.
Contact HPL via email to bford@heritagepubliclibrary.org to check on room availability.
Fill out and submit a reservation application online: Meeting Room Reservation Form. Please complete the application form at least 14 days prior to the requested date.
Tables and chairs are available for use. We do not do set-ups. If you change the configuration of the tables or chairs, please move them back to the original set-up.
If you have questions, please email to bford@heritagepubliclibrary.org.
Library staff are not authorize to provide additional information beyond the meeting room policy referenced above.
The meeting area is available 15 minutes after the library opens until 15 minutes before closing. This includes set up and tear down time.
Proctoring
The Heritage Public Library System offers exam proctoring services for the public at the New Kent and Charles City locations. Proctoring is by appointment only.
Fee for residents of Charles City and New Kent counties:
- $25.00 for up to 3 hours per exam
- $40.00 for over 3 hours per exam
Fee for non-residents of Charles City and New Kent counties:
- $50.00 for up to 3 hours per exam
- $80.00 for over 3 hours per exam
Fees for proctoring services are payable by cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to the Heritage Public Library.
Some driving school exams are exempt from proctoring fees. If your school does not have a contract with us, the fee is $5; if they do there is no fee. Online driving school exams do not require an appointment.
Call 804-966-2480 for more information and appointments.