News Flash

We reached our SUMMER READING GOAL!

We are so close. The community has read almost over 15,000 books - surpassing the goal for our summer reading program. With the goal being met, the Friends of the Library will donate $1,000 to Feeding Southwest VA! 

The program goes until August 8...

The Washington Post

Gain access to The Washington Post with your library card! With your library card you have access to the website including real-time access to over 25 sections of multimedia content.

The Roanoke Times

View full images of the daily paper from 2018 to today and access full-text articles from 1990 to the current issue. Create alerts for specific search criteria, read and listen to articles, and save the items to your account. Available through Newsbank an...

Library Concierge Service

Launching on July 1! Library Concierge is a monthly subscription service open to all patrons with library cards in good standing. Each month, subscribers will automatically receive curated content or a list of digital titles available on our digital platf...

Path to Reopening

We’re starting Phase I by accepting returns and providing curbside pick-up.

June 22 | Curbside Pickup Information

Start placing your holds on June 15! Visit rvl.info or call your library.

You will be contacted when your items are ready. Please do n...

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Reading aloud to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers helps them develop important early literacy skills. RCPL is committed to supporting every child on their journey to reading.

We’ve joined with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, an organization se...

Learn with Lynda.com

Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills through video courses taught by industry experts. Choose from over 5,700 courses. All for free with your library card!