The mission of the Heritage Public Library is to promote the development of independent, self-confident, and literate citizens through the provision of open access to cultural, intellectual, and informational resources.
The Heritage Public Library is a regional library serving New Kent County and Charles City County with two branches, one in New Kent, VA in Maidstone Village and the other in Charles City, VA in the Charles City Courthouse. Organized as a private not-for-profit corporation, it first opened its doors to the public on August 4, 1981. The library system holds over 53,000 materials including books, and audio books, DVDs, videos, music CDs, newspapers, and magazines. Heritage Public Library offers e-books, e-Magazines, e-Audio books, and online databases as well. Services available include wifi, high speed internet at library public computers, fax, copier, and programs for all ages. Our mission is to promote the development of independent, self-confident, and literate citizens through the provision of open access to cultural, intellectual and informational resources.
Heritage Public Library is governed by an 11-member Library Board of Trustees representing New Kent and Charles City counties. Each county in appoints members to represent the citizens of that county, and those members may then appoint up to three additional members. All Board members serve rotating 4-year terms.
Email comments and questions to the Board of Trustees.
Meetings are open to the public and scheduled to alternate between our branches.
July 20, 2020 @ Charles City
October 19, 2020 @ New Kent
January 11, 2021 @ Charles City
April 19, 2021 @ New Kent
New Year’s Day January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January (3rd Monday)
President’s Day February (3rd Monday)
Memorial Day May (last Monday)
Independence Day July 4th or Observed Date
Labor Day September (1st Monday)
Thanksgiving November (4th Thursday and Friday)
Christmas December 25th and either the 24th or 26th.
In addition, if the Library is open on December 24 or 31, we will close early.
Computers with Internet access are available for library cardholders in good standing. Public computers have MS Office software and are configured to use Chrome and IE browsers. USB data storage devices (such as thumbdrives) can be used. Public computers have printer access; there is no wireless printer access at this time. WiFi is available with open access, and is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. By using our computers and our Internet, you agree to use them appropriately. For more information, read the Computer and Internet Policy.
Register online for your card @ Request a Library Card or fill out an application at either library branch. NOTE: When registering online, you will be notified by email of your library card number. You then may begin using electronic resources through our website. New library cards will be mailed. When you come to either library location please present identification to receive full library privileges.
Visit a library branch to learn more!
7791 Invicta Lane
New Kent, VA 23124
804-966-2480 phone
804-966-5982 FAX
Mon. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tue. 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Wed. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thurs. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat. Closed
Heritage Public Library
7791 Invicta Lane
New Kent, VA 23124
HPL is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Gifts to the library may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
10790 Courthouse Road
Charles City, VA 23030
804-652-2450 phone
804-829-2314 FAX
Mon. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Tues. 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Wed. 10:00pm - 4:00pm
Thurs. 10:00pm - 4:00pm
Fri. 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat. Closed