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

Join us on Monday, June 22 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Madison Heights Library for an Astronomy Program with Josh Urban...
06/19/2026

Join us on Monday, June 22 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Madison Heights Library for an Astronomy Program with Josh Urban, Local Astronomer!

Both library locations will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth.We will reopen with regular hours o...
06/19/2026

Both library locations will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of Juneteenth.

We will reopen with regular hours on Monday, June 22.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK!!
06/19/2026

COMING UP NEXT WEEK!!

Join us at the Madison Heights Library TODAY starting at 10:30am for a fun story time!
06/18/2026

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

On June 30th, 2026, there will be an Amherst County Community Blood Drive sponsored by Amherst Fire & EMS at the Madison...
06/16/2026

On June 30th, 2026, there will be an Amherst County Community Blood Drive sponsored by Amherst Fire & EMS at the Madison Heights Public Library in the parking lot.

The Bloodmobile will be there from 10:30am to 4:30pm, but you must make an appointment to donate!

To make an appointment:
- Scan the QR code below
- Visit the website (https://bit.ly/AFEMS0630)
- Call the number below and make sure to use the correct code (also posted below).

Join us for a fun summer story time at the Amherst Library starting at 10:30am!
06/16/2026

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

06/15/2026
Look what's coming up next week!
06/12/2026

Look what's coming up next week!

In one week, both library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th in observance of Junetee...
06/12/2026

In one week, both library locations will be closed on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth.

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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