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Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month with CCPL!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! This month-long celebration highlights the incredible benefits that come with a library card. Let's explore how you, your family and your community can make the most of this invaluable resource.

How to Get ...

Summer Learning Prize Winners!

?? Another incredible summer comes to a close with CCPL's 2023 Summer Learning Program! ???? Your enthusiasm and hard work have made this summer unforgettable. We're thrilled to celebrate your achievements and announce our winners. Keep ...

Summer Learning Theme #5 – Kindness

Our final theme of this year’s Summer Learning Program at Chesterfield County Public Library is Kindness. Do you remember someone’s kindness towards you and how that made you feel? Maybe someone held the door for you, or your friend le...

Summer Learning Theme #4 – Multicultural Connections

Embark on a cultural adventure with CCPL's Summer Learning Program! Craft at the library, explore books on different cultures, learn greetings in other languages and more. Visit your local library and dive into a world of exploration today!

But fi...

Summer Learning Theme #2 – Intergenerational Relationships

Do you ever wonder what life was like for older people you know when they were your age? We will explore intergenerational relationships for the next two weeks of Summer Learning!

Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or people you aren’t related...

Sensory Kits Available at All CCPL Locations

The Youth Citizen Board (YCB) was created in 1978 by the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to advise on youth-related issues. On the second Monday of each month during the school year, high school students from all over Chesterfield County come tog...

All Together Now – Summer Learning Starts Today!

Get Ready for an Action-Packed Summer Learning Program! All Together Now!  

Summer is here, and Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is thrilled to kick off its Summer Learning Program. So get ready for an exciting journey filled with learnin...

What We’re Reading: Fantasy Romance

Are you searching for a novel that will transport you to a fantastical world? What about a world that embraces the possibility of romance? Check out these titles and escape to an adventurous, world filled with magic and romance.  

City o...

Celebrate National Library Week with CCPL

Everyone has a story to tell.?Happy or sad, instructional or inspirational, fact or fiction- stories inform and enrich our personal life experience. As a librarian, I have read, heard and told scores of stories throughout my life.?I have experienced these...

CCPL Unveils New Art Collection at Chester Library

Chesterfield County Public Library has launched a new art collection at Chester Library. This new collection will not only support programming by CCPL but also the programs offered by the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, located across from Ch...

Have Fun and Support the Friends this Spring!

This spring, the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library are proud to offer several fun and engaging opportunities to support the Friends and CCPL. 

First, there are several Friends sales coming up in April and May! At all sales, cash and ca...

Discover New Books and Make Friends in CCPL's Book Discussion Groups

Don’t miss out on Chesterfield County Public Library's book discussion groups and share your love of reading with other book lovers! Make new friends, discover new books, and have fun discussing literature in a welcoming environment.

Reading a book becomes...

ALA's Annual Youth Media Award Winners at CCPL

The American Library Association annual Youth Media Awards were awarded in January. Check out these award-winning titles available at CCPL.

For a complete list of this year’s Youth Media Awards from the American Library Association, visit the web...

Frances Anne Goode: A Book Lover and Beloved Staff Member of CCPL

Frances Anne Goode was a beloved children's librarian and storyteller who inspired many in her years at Chesterfield County Public Library. Now, CCPL is commemorating her legacy with the Frances Anne Goode Collection. 

Frances Anne Goode played an...

Not Your Typical Thrillers

Do you love thrillers but want to mix it up a little? Check out these thrillers that have elements of science fiction or horror.

Foe

by Iain Reid

Junior and Henrietta are a married couple that are far-removed from society. They have been content to carry out...

What is Chesterfield Reading?

Curious about the most popular books at CCPL? Here are some of the top titles that were checked out in 2022 for adults, teens, and children. A mix of perennial favorites and more recently published books made it to the top of the circulation charts in Che...

Meet the Staff: Rachael Surles

Learn more about the staff who work at Chesterfield County Public Library! At the heart of CCPL stands a dedicated team ready to guide, inspire and connect you with the world of knowledge. In this special "Meet the Staff" blog post (the first in...

What We're Reading

In this edition of "What We're Reading," we dive into a mix of mystery, mythology, friendship, nature, and magic. From the latest installment in the Thursday Murder Club series to the humanization of the Greek gods and goddesses, the st...

The Great Courses: An Opportunity to Learn

Do you love to learn more about the world we live in? Or are you thinking about starting a new career or degree program? CCPL has the perfect collection for you! The Great Courses is an amazing collection of hundreds of courses on subjects like cooking, p...

Kick Off Black History Month with CCPL

Black History Month is off to an exciting start! DJ Chuck Stone and Break it Down RVA Line Dancing kept the crowd moving at Saturday’s BHM Kick Off event at VSU’s Gateway Dining and Event Center!

Don’t miss any of the upcoming...

How Your Donated Books Benefit Chesterfield County Public Library

You probably know that you can donate books to Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL).  Do you know what happens to the items after you donate them? Or how your donations benefit CCPL? 

Community members can donate books at any CCPL lo...

Legal Forms One Click Away

Filing legal forms can cost a lot of money, but Chesterfield County Public Library can help. CCPL offers legal forms for free through GALE LegalForms.  Included are official, state specific, federal, business, personal, and real estate forms. Gal...

February Program Guide

The latest edition of the Chesterfield County Public Library Program Guide is available to download! 

February is here, and it’s the perfect time to dive into new activities, events, and programs offered by CCPL. Whether you're ...

Ring in the New Year with a New Outlook

Start your year on the right path. Whether you are working on organizing your space or your thoughts, CCPL can help. Check out these recent additions to the collection to set your intentions for a meaningful year.

Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Exp...

Homeschooling at the Library

When you visit Chesterfield County Public Library, it’s not unusual to find homeschooling parents, students and teachers. CCPL has become a place where many homeschooling families and teachers go to access the resources they need. Whether you&am...

Books We are Looking Forward To- Winter 2023

Searching through endless new releases, CCPL selectors find plenty of books they want to add to their own personal to-be-read lists all the time. Here are the ones they are looking forward to the most this winter!

Spare

By Prince Harry

Released Jan. 10 - The...

Chesterfield Remembers: Audrey Mozelle Ross

Meet Audrey Mozelle Ross, Historian of First Baptist Church in Midlothian. As an African American woman, she knew little of her own history. Her love for research led her to discover information not only about her family history, but also about the histor...

Young local author's hand-drawn graphic novel now featured in CCPL's collection!

Meet Leo, a young and talented local author whose hand-drawn graphic novel has just been added to CCPL's collection. Follow Leo’s journey as he brings his unique storytelling style to life through captivating illustrations and creativit...

10 Picture Books to Read Again and Again!

Looking for some timeless reads for your little ones? Check out our list of children's books that your family will want to read again and again!

As an adult, you likely have routines you go through every day. In the evening, maybe you walk in your...

Pick Up and Return Library Materials at Midlothian YMCA!

We are excited to announce the opening of a new pickup location for library materials at Midlothian YMCA! This new location will provide convenient access to our collections for residents in the Midlothian community.

To schedule a holds pickup at the Midlo...

January Program Guide

If you’re looking for something to do in the new year, don’t look anywhere else! Chesterfield County Public Library has programs and events happening all month long.

We offer programs for all ages, kids, teenagers and adults. Enjoy author talks, crafts, st...

New Family Workstation at Meadowdale Library

Having a small child should not be a barrier to internet and computer access at the library. CCPL is excited to announce the installation of a new parent and child workstation at Meadowdale Library.

Imagine juggling reading a book, doing research, applying...

What We're Reading: Holiday Romances

Are you looking for a holiday happy ever after? A romantic comedy to curl up by the fire with a warm mug of your favorite holiday beverage? Take time from the busy holiday season to relax with one of these love stories.

The Holiday Swap

By Maggie Knox

Realit...

Library Book Returned After 37 Years

“I ‘borrowed’ this book in 1985 from the Chester, VA library” said the note in a book mailed from Alameda, California to Chester Library in June. Jeff Atwood, a former Chester resident, returned the book “Gene Wolfe’s Book of Days” by Gene Wolfe thirty-se...

Welcome to Check It Out by Director of Library Services Dr. Michael R. Mabe

Welcome to Check it Out, CCPL’s Blog. I am delighted to announce that we have shifted formats. Information once contained in our popular magazine is now being shared on our blog. We are excited to enter this new phase of sharing who and what we ...

What We're Reading

Check out what Caroline Shoenthal, selector in CCPL's Collection Management department, has recently read!

Our Missing Hearts

by Celeste Ng

12-year-old Bird, who lives alone with his father Ethan following his mother’s abrupt departure thr...

110+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips: Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE

We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language Online free to all library card holders. Whether you’re starting at the very beginning with a new alphabet or you’re an intermediate learner looking to enhance your vocabulary and grammar k...

Share Your Stories with Chesterfield Remembers

Chesterfield is a place that holds important memories and stories for many of us. Now, some of those stories and memories will be available to the public. Chesterfield County Public Library launches “Chesterfield Remembers,” an oral history project, in wh...

CCPL Program Guide: November 2022

CCPL's monthly Program Guide features fun and educational events for families, kids, teens, adults and all ages!

New guides are released each month. Download your copy below or pick up a print copy at a library location near you. Download the Nove...

Welcome to Check It Out!

We are so happy to introduce you to our new blog!

This is a new space where you can connect and get to know more about Chesterfield County Public Library. Over the coming months Check It Out will feature library news, information about our collection, stor...