Culpeper County Library

Our Vision:

We are the heart of the community, connecting and engaging everyone through library services and resources.

Our Mission:

The Culpeper County Library staff will provide a safe and welcoming environment for our patrons to access library services and programs that meet and exceed their social, economic and educational needs, thereby empowering the community to reach new heights.

Our Values:

• Inclusiveness
• Accessibility
• Right to Privacy
• Life-Long Learning
• Customer Service
• Stewardship

Our History:

The Culpeper Library was organized in 1926 through the efforts of Lucille Nelson Penniman and Mary Williams Tucker. Miss Crimora Waite was appointed the first official librarian and served in that capacity for over 50 years. In 1963 the first library building was constructed and served as home to the Culpeper Town and County Library. In 1996 the library became an agency of the County of Culpeper and plans were made to construct a new library. Our present facility opened to the public on March 25, 1998.

Books; Audio books; eBooks; DVD's; Internet Computers; Computer Lab; Adult, Teen and Children programs; Friends of the Library Used Bookstore; free WiFi; Newspapers; Periodicals; Local History Room; Quiet/Group Study areas; Conference/Meeting Rooms; Children's Educational Computers; Numerous Databases; Research Assistance, and much more.