By Jamie the Librarian on Thursday, 19 October 2023
Category: News & Events

HCPL Tour Series #5: Libbie Mill

This month, Libbie Mill Library will celebrate its 8th year! Funded by a bond referendum approved by Henrico voters, Libbie Mill opened its doors in October of 2015 as a replacement for Dumbarton Library, which now houses Henrico’s Department of Recreation and Parks. The three-story LEED certified building, whose third floor is home to the non-profit Junior Achievement, is the centerpiece of Henrico’s Libbie Mill Midtown Development, a mixed-use community with housing, trails, retail, and restaurants. Its close proximity to the city line has helped it become one of the system’s busiest branches, with over 300,000 visitors last year alone! Read on to learn more about this bright and bustling library.

Walk into Libbie Mill on a typical day and you might find patrons relaxing in the lobby with a newspaper or magazine; students, remote workers, and groups taking advantage of the library’s various meeting and study spaces; the sound of music and laughter coming from the Children’s area during Storytime; teens hanging out and video gaming; a podcast recording happening in the Digital Media Lab; computers being used for email, research, resume writing, and more; and of course, patrons browsing the stacks and cozying up with a good book. Needless to say, it’s a buzzing branch!

NEXT TIME YOU'RE AT LIBBIE MILL, WE RECOMMEND:

Check out our online calendar to view everything that’s happening at Libbie Mill!

Of course, Libbie Mill wouldn’t be what it is today without its diverse community of patrons and incredible staff. Here are some of their thoughts about what makes Libbie Mill special.

WHAT PATRONS ARE SAYING:

Why do you love about the library?

What’s your favorite thing to do at the library?

WHAT STAFF ARE SAYING:

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