CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Russell Memorial Branch of the Chesapeake Public Library System is scheduled to close on June 3 for renovations.

The shelves and furniture must be moved out while the renovations are underway. The Children’s room is expected to close on May 20. Renovations are anticipated to be completed in early 2025 and include:

  • Updated restrooms
  • More study rooms
  • 2500 square foot addition
  • New carpet, paint and shelving
  • New furniture

During the closure, patrons will be able to utilize the Chesapeake CARES Center, located at 3940 Airline Blvd., Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the following library services:

  • Hold pick-up
  • Small browsable collection available for checkout
  • One weekly Storytime and drop-in children’s activities
  • Summer Reading Logs
  • Computers, printer, scanner, and copier
  • Free Wi-Fi

Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.