Amherst County Public Library

Amherst County Public Library The Amherst County Public Library has two locations: one in Amherst, Virginia and one in Madison Heights, Virginia. Amherst Library
382 S. Main Street
P.O.
(1)

Box 370
Amherst, VA 24521
434-946-9488, ext. 1

Hours:
Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED



Madison Heights Library
200 River Jam

es Shopping Center
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-946-9488, ext. 2

Hours:
Monday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED



BOTH libraries offer these library services:
~ Copiers
~ Meeting Room facilities
~ Programs for Youth, Teens, and Adults
~ Art exhibits and displays
~ Virginia Collection
~ Reference Assistance
~ Interlibrary Loan

Attention! Sorry for the short notice! The Amherst County Public Library will be closing at 1pm on Friday, September 4th...
09/02/2026

Attention! Sorry for the short notice! The Amherst County Public Library will be closing at 1pm on Friday, September 4th for the Labor Day holiday. We will remain closed through the weekend and Monday (Labor Day).

We will open with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

One week from today, the Children's Art Program will be back at the Madison Heights Library!Join us at on Wednesday, Sep...
09/02/2026

One week from today, the Children's Art Program will be back at the Madison Heights Library!

Join us at on Wednesday, September 9 from 4pm to 5pm for a fun craft!

Join us TODAY at the Amherst Library from 10:30am to 11:30am for our first Children's Art Program of the year!
09/02/2026

Join us TODAY at the Amherst Library from 10:30am to 11:30am for our first Children's Art Program of the year!

Join us at the Amherst Library starting at 10:30am TODAY for a fun story time!
09/01/2026

Join us at the Amherst Library starting at 10:30am TODAY for a fun story time!

In just 2 weeks, join us at the Madison Heights Library on Monday, September 14 at 6:30pm!Come learn about how to search...
08/31/2026

In just 2 weeks, join us at the Madison Heights Library on Monday, September 14 at 6:30pm!

Come learn about how to search for scholarships that might be available for college! Our host has over 12 years' experience in student advocacy and college success services.

In one week, both library locations will be closed for Labor Day. We will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, Septemb...
08/31/2026

In one week, both library locations will be closed for Labor Day. We will re-open with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We've got another Local Author Festival coming up in October!If you are interested in applying, click here!https://www.a...
08/28/2026

We've got another Local Author Festival coming up in October!

If you are interested in applying, click here!

https://www.acpl.us/author

Join us TODAY at the Madison Heights Library starting at 10:30am for a fun story time!
08/27/2026

Join us TODAY at the Madison Heights Library starting at 10:30am for a fun story time!

Two weeks from today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, we will have the Children's Art Program at the Madison Heights Library. This m...
08/26/2026

Two weeks from today, Wednesday, Sept. 9, we will have the Children's Art Program at the Madison Heights Library. This month only, we will have it on a Wednesday due to scheduling conflicts and holiday closures.

Every month going forward will be the first Monday of each month.

One week from today, we are starting the children's art program up again! Join us at the Amherst Library on Wednesday, S...
08/26/2026

One week from today, we are starting the children's art program up again!

Join us at the Amherst Library on Wednesday, September 2 from 10:30am to 11:30am! See you there!

Address

382 S Main Street
Amherst, VA
24521

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14349469488

Website

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