Pittsylvania county public library pittsylvania county. Freedom of information advisory council 8042253056. Pittsylvania county public library virginia is for lovers. Starting on june 1, the pittsylvania county public library system will have a new library director. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia maud carter clement snippet view 1973. Pittsylvania county bookmobile chatham, va library hours. The first county bookmobile took to the roads on december 24, 1941. The county is divided into seven voting districts that each district selects a representative to serve on the board of supervisors, the county s governing body. The centre county library bookmobile is a fully accessible library onwheels. Pittsylvania county, virginia compiled genealogies.
Pittsylvania county is a county located in the commonwealth of virginia. The bookmobile and book buggy serve as mobile branches, bringing materials and programming to all of franklin county. New chapter begins for pittsylvania county public library. Our digital collection has downloadable or streamable ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music and comics. All the childrens fiction books, nonfiction books, movies.
An abbreviated history of pittsylvania county, virginia. There are 23 bookmobile stops around the city and county, so theres one close to you. Materials not available on the bookmobile may be requested from the main library and then delivered to your nearest bookmobile stop. The largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the united states 7th largest in the world is located in. Checkout books, movies, music, audio books, and magazines get. Lisa tuite will replace diane adkins, who retired on march 1 after almost 16 years with the system. The richmond, danville, and piedmont railroad passes through it. The library of virginia using the collections guide. The collection of the library contains 122,615 volumes.
Pittsylvania county bookmobile can be reached at 4342508109. Claims for supplies, revolutionary war soldiers, pittsylvania county, 1782. The pittsylvania county public library see website on military drive in downtown chatham is a significant resource for researchers of local genealogy the library contains over 48,000 volumes, including an excellent genealogical and local history section with the following notable items see more complete listing more than seventy family histories, approximately twenty of which are non. We strive to offer multiple copies of the most recent bestselling fiction and nonfiction, along with awardwinning childrens books, and the top new movie releases.
Va 17651774 has valuable genealogy information for the serious researcher. Pittsylvania county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Suzanne smith ray, a preliminary guide to pre 1904 county records in the archives branch, virginia state library and archives. I have found valuable deed information in this book. Salmon, comp a guide to state records in the archives branch. Directory pittsylvania county, va official website.
Camden parish, vestry book, 17671852 is available in the clerk of courts office in chatham, pittsylvania county. The current bookmobile is the sixth, and serves 29 different municipalities in the county, focusing on those areas which lack public transportation and nearby branch libraries. Microfilm is available on interlibrary loan from the library of virginia, pittsylvania county reel 71. Pittsylvania county public library how is pittsylvania. Pittsylvania county bookmobile hours library hours. This library is affiliated with pittsylvania county public library. Pittsylvania county history research center and library earns. For the genealogist there is the important and wholly fortuitous list of tithables of pittsylvania county for the year 1767, which enumerates the names of nearly 1,000 landowners and property holders, amounting in sum to a rough census of the county in its infancy. Jun 01, 2011 the book is a wonderful genealogical repository of over 5,000 individuals partly responsible for the growth and development of pittsylvania county. T he pittsylvania county public librarys mission is to connect people with the information, experiences, and resources they need to make their lives better. Bookmobile schedule monroe county public library, indiana. Library policies pittsylvania county public library. About us bookmobile pittsylvania county public library. Welcome to the facebook home of the pittsylvania county public library.
You have to be pretty serious to look at early deeds in pitt county. Camden parish, virginia genealogy familysearch wiki. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia by maud carter. Hermon history center bookmobile econtent rb digital hoopla early world of. Bookmobile montgomery countynorristown public library.
Bookmobile service is available year round to all citizens of pittsylvania county and adjoining cities and counties. The centre county library bookmobile is a fully accessible libraryonwheels. The book rings with the names of early inhabitants and prominent citizens. Pittsylvania county history research center and library. Replacement cost for lost or damaged interlibrary loan materials will be decided by the lending library. Pittsylvania county public library bookmobile chatham, virginia library outlet.
Instantly borrow free digital movies, music, ebooks, digital audiobooks, tv shows, and comic books with your library card. Pittsylvania county public library annual report 20172018. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia by maud. Pittsylvania county public library bookmobile chatham, virginia. Find public defenders office in pittsylvania county, va on yellowbook. The physical collection includes books, magazines, newspapers, movies, music and more. Bookmobile schedule the bookmobile collection includes bestsellers, adult, young adult, and childrens books, compact discs, dvds, magazines, and booksoncd. Wow is a full service mobile library branch that specializes in offering large print and audio books. Check out historical and military displays, model trains and real trains going by, or delve into your own family or local history. Pittsylvania county public library is a public library. Pittsylvania county is included in the danville, va micropolitan statistical area. Brosvillecascade branch library pittsylvania county.
Also prominent are numerous listsmany including inclusive datesgleaned from records and other source material. Library programs range from early literacy story times to health programs and outreach, to book clubs as. Join local historian and longtime resident larry g. Chatham is the county seat pittsylvania county is included in the danville, va micropolitan statistical area the largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the united states 7th largest in the world is located in pittsylvania county see uranium mining in virginia. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia clement. The book is a wonderful genealogical repository of over 5,000 individuals partly responsible for the growth and development of pittsylvania county. Bookmobile stops in montgomery county bookmobile and outreach services bookmobile schedule collegeville borough collegeville shopping center 222 east main street collegeville, pa 19426 get directions douglass township gilbertsville shopping center 1050 east philadelphia avenue gilbertsville, pa 19. The pittsylvania county history research center and library, a branch of the pittsylvania county public library system in the historic chatham train depot, has been named the outstanding service innovation for 2014 by the virginia public library directors association. Library service to individuals with limited access to the countys other physical branches. Pittsylvania county public library about us bookmobile. The library of virginia history research center and library pittsylvania public library library directory for pittsylvania county, virginia source.
Genealogical resources at the pittsylvania county library. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia maud carter. The pittsylvania county public library see website on military drive in downtown chatham is a significant resource for researchers of local genealogy the library contains over 48,000 volumes, including an excellent genealogical and local history section with the following notable items see more complete listing. A guide to virginia county and city records on microfilm danville source. Aaron as he guides you through pittsylvanias rich and remarkable history, from the achievements and sufferings of pittsylvanians through all of americas major wars to the lives of the countys african americans and the early history of neighboring danville, the last capital of the confederacy. For more information about our bookmobile, click here. The county library system is a department of pittsylvania county government. Pittsylvania county history pittsylvania historical society. The daily journal of a school master and farmer of pittsylvania county, virginia. History of pittsylvania county, virginia 1929 maud carter clement index this website is sponsored by mitchells publications and the simsmitchell house, chatham, virginia.
Brosvillecascade branch library pittsylvania county, va. Sometimes i further verify it by ordering the film from the lds in utah. Pittsylvania county public library bookmobile chatham. According to the maud clements history of pittsylvania county, the county s 19th century economy was based on tobacco production. Librarything local covers bookstores and libraries, and book events of all kinds. A genealogy of pittsylvania countys largest family.
Each patron is required to fill out an application card with his or her current mailing address and 911 address. Fhl collection shelton shelton, william christopher and r. These yearbooks are contributed by pittsylvania county public library. Public access site monday, may 11, 2020 pittsylvania county. Bookmobile locations montgomery countynorristown public. Pittsylvania county, va official website official website. Our mission is to support literacy and connect our community. The history of pittsylvania county, virginia clement, maude. West regional has multiple storytimes designed for various ages. Partial muster roll, 18611865, pittsylvania county. Our bookmobile makes approximately 60 stops each month throughout the county. Pittsylvania county public library bookmobile located in chatham, virginia.
Booksgoround the booksgoround bookmobile makes scheduled visits to head start, preschool, and daycare programs throughout montgomery county. The awe childrens educational workstations in the childrens room are designed for ages 2 8. Pittsylvania county land books tax records, 1793 to present, more than 200 volumes. Pittsylvania county bookmobile is located at 24 military drive chatham, va 24531. See also guides to pittsylvania county, chatham, and danville.
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