History
Powhatan County Public Library was established on May 9, 1988. The current library building was constructed in 2001 and dedicated on November 3, 2001. The library is a department of the Powhatan County government.
Purpose
The purpose of the library is to acquire, organize, provide access and offer guidance to a broad range of information, materials, and services. Primarily, this mission is to help fulfill the intellectual, educational, social, cultural, community, and recreational needs of all people in the County.
Funding
The library is locally funded through a revenue appropriation made by the
Board of Supervisors of Powhatan County, Virginia. The Library also receives state aid funding from the
Library of Virginia.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is appointed by and reports to the Board of Supervisors. The director reports to the governing body, the Board of Trustees, and in an advisory capacity to the
County Administrator.
Meetings
Regular meetings of the trustees are held the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.
