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Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library

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This branch of the Newport News Library system contains the Business Information Center, a community resource.

• At-a-
  Glance

  • Contact Info

    Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library

    110 Main Street
    Newport News, VA 23601

    Phone: (757) 591-4858   |  

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • • Current Events

      05/21/12

      Teen Advisory Committee Meeting + Movie = Fun Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Teen Advisory Committee Meeting + Movie = Fun Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library May 21, 2012 Teens ages 12-17 can join the meeting of the Teen Advisory Committee and then enjoy a movie and free popcorn, 4-6 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Main Street Library. No registration required. For more information, please call Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.

      03/12/09- Ongoing

      The Founding of Newport News Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library The Founding of Newport News Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library March 12, 2009 - Ongoing The story of the founding of Newport News by the Old Dominion Land Company is fully told in this new history exhibit. The exhibit contains a range of detailed records from the Land Company including photographs, maps, blueprints, documents, and postcards. It also includes a panel on African-American life in Newport News between 1880 and 1930.

  • • Upcoming Events

      05/24/12	Movie at Main Street: The Tempest Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Movie at Main Street: The Tempest Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library May 24, 2012 Adults can enjoy a free showing of the movie, “The Tempest,” 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 24, at Main Street Library. The movie, starring Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones and Djimon Hounsou, is rated PG-13. No registration is required. For more information, please call Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
      06/02/12	Writing a Business Plan Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Writing a Business Plan Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 2, 2012 Dr. Stephanie Bardwell, director of the Small Business Institute at Christopher Newport University, will teach a hands-on workshop on everything that should be included in a Business Plan from formation to financing, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 2, at Main Street Library. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
      06/18/12- 07/31/12	Summer Reading Programs For Children and Teens Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Summer Reading Programs For Children and Teens Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 18-July 31, 2012 Children and teens can “Dream Big” and “Own the Night” this summer during the Newport News Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages can read books, win prizes and participate in special programs, Monday, June 18, through Tuesday, July 31 -- all for free. Sign up beginning June 18 to receive a book log to keep track of reading and earn prizes throughout the program. Children and teens will win prizes based on the number of books they...
      06/18/12- 07/31/12	Summer Reading Programs For Adults Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Summer Reading Programs For Adults Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 18-July 31, 2012 Adults, go “Between the Covers” during the Newport News Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program for adults. For each library book read Monday, June 18, through Tuesday, July 31, adults ages 18 and older can enter drawings at Newport News Libraries. The more books read, the more chances to win. Complete the forms and drop them in the Summer Reading Program box at any Newport News Library to enter the drawings. In addition, adults can connect with local published and...
      06/30/12	Local Authors’ Day at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Local Authors’ Day at Main Street Library Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 30, 2012 Library patrons may meet local published and self-published authors, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, at Main Street Library. Authors will be available to speak with patrons, sell copies of their work and sign books. No registration required. For more information, please contact Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/21/12

    Teen Advisory Committee Meeting + Movie = Fun Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Teen Advisory Committee Meeting + Movie = Fun Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library May 21, 2012 Teens ages 12-17 can join the meeting of the Teen Advisory Committee and then enjoy a movie and free popcorn, 4-6 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Main Street Library. No registration required. For more information, please call Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.

    03/12/09- Ongoing

    The Founding of Newport News Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library The Founding of Newport News Presented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library March 12, 2009 - Ongoing The story of the founding of Newport News by the Old Dominion Land Company is fully told in this new history exhibit. The exhibit contains a range of detailed records from the Land Company including photographs, maps, blueprints, documents, and postcards. It also includes a panel on African-American life in Newport News between 1880 and 1930.

  • Upcoming Events

    05/24/12	Movie at Main Street: The Tempest Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Movie at Main Street: The Tempest Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library May 24, 2012 Adults can enjoy a free showing of the movie, “The Tempest,” 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 24, at Main Street Library. The movie, starring Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones and Djimon Hounsou, is rated PG-13. No registration is required. For more information, please call Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
    06/02/12	Writing a Business Plan Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Writing a Business Plan Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 2, 2012 Dr. Stephanie Bardwell, director of the Small Business Institute at Christopher Newport University, will teach a hands-on workshop on everything that should be included in a Business Plan from formation to financing, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 2, at Main Street Library. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
    06/18/12- 07/31/12	Summer Reading Programs For Children and Teens Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Summer Reading Programs For Children and Teens Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 18-July 31, 2012 Children and teens can “Dream Big” and “Own the Night” this summer during the Newport News Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages can read books, win prizes and participate in special programs, Monday, June 18, through Tuesday, July 31 -- all for free. Sign up beginning June 18 to receive a book log to keep track of reading and earn prizes throughout the program. Children and teens will win prizes based on the number of books they...
    06/18/12- 07/31/12	Summer Reading Programs For Adults Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Summer Reading Programs For Adults Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 18-July 31, 2012 Adults, go “Between the Covers” during the Newport News Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program for adults. For each library book read Monday, June 18, through Tuesday, July 31, adults ages 18 and older can enter drawings at Newport News Libraries. The more books read, the more chances to win. Complete the forms and drop them in the Summer Reading Program box at any Newport News Library to enter the drawings. In addition, adults can connect with local published and...
    06/30/12	Local Authors’ Day at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library Local Authors’ Day at Main Street Library Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 30, 2012 Library patrons may meet local published and self-published authors, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, at Main Street Library. Authors will be available to speak with patrons, sell copies of their work and sign books. No registration required. For more information, please contact Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/19/12	Ready Reader's Station: All Aboard! Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    05/15/12	Library Open House for Homeschoolers Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    04/25/12	Grant Writing Workshop Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    04/24/12	Toy Sleepover and Bedtime Storytime Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    04/21/12	Tech It Out 2 Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    03/16/12	Financial Management Workshop Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    03/03/12	The Many Faces of Belly Dance Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    03/02/12	Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss: A Seussabration! Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    03/01/12- 03/08/12	Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    02/27/12	Teen Advisory Committee at Main Street Library and Craftapalooza Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    02/23/12	Movie Night at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    02/04/12	Author Talk: “Life After J.E.B. Stuart” Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    01/26/12- 02/23/12	Wee Ones Storytime at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    01/17/12- 02/21/12	Preschool Storytime at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    01/17/12- 01/21/12	Battle of the Books Practice Sessions at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    01/17/12- 02/21/12	Tiny Tot Storytime at Main Street Library Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/18/11	Privacy in the Digital Age: Choose Privacy Day Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/11/11	Book Talk: “The Horrors of Andersonville” Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    03/19/11	Standing on the Precipice of Change: Race, Slavery and Civil War in Hampton Roads Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/28/10	Kenya The Klown Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/27/10	C. Shells Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/17/10	Jo's Boys Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/13/10	Virginia Aquarium's Ocean in Motion Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/13/10	Connie Ralston Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/06/10	Connie Ralston Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/06/10	Lynn Ruehlmann Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/23/10	Pamlico Joe and Clean Water Flo Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/05/10	Authors Jeff Yeager and Mark Di Vicenzo: Saving Time, Money Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    04/10/10	Storyteller Megan Hicks Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    11/21/09	Jonathan Austin: 24-Hour Emergency Juggling and Magic Service Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    09/29/09- 10/20/09	Preschool Storytime Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/20/09	Summer Concert Series: Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    07/15/09	Book Discussion: The Secret Life of Bees Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/06/09	Share your Story: Open Mic and Oral Histories Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/06/09	Share your Story: Open Mic and Oral Histories Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    06/04/09	Storytelling with Dylan Pritchett Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    05/16/09	Remembering the Code Talkers of WWII Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    05/16/09	Remembering the Code Talkers Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    04/25/09	Tell Us Your Tall Tales Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    03/02/09	Seussabration Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    02/26/09	Exhibit Opening: Old Dominion Land Company Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library
    01/10/09	Kickoff Storytelling Festival Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library