Library News
UPDATE. Per County directive the Buchanan County Public Library will be CLOSED after 5p.m today until Monday April 6th. Library staff will be available to answer the phone and serve our patrons the best we can in this difficult time. NO curbside service. Before visiting any county offices call ahead and make sure they are open to the public. Anything currently checked out to patrons will not incur fines until April 6th, 2020. In addition, any Buchanan County resident over 14 who does not have a library card, may call the library at 276-935-5721 to request a 60 day, electronic access only card that will give them access to audio books, videos, ebooks, comic books, magazines and more. The electronic access only card can be converted to a full access library card by visiting the library in person with government issued ID after thirty days. This is a free service provided to Buchanan County residents. Those who already have a library card can access these resources by visiting http://www.bcplnet.org and using the number on the back of your card. If you need a PIN number, please call. If you are interested in receiving books through mailbox library or have any questions please contact us.
The Buchanan County Public Library continues to monitor the Coronavirus19 and guidelines set by the CDC, Virginia Department of Health, Governor Northam, and the White House. These guidelines include social distancing and no public gatherings of 10 or more people. Our library remains open and we encourage the residents of Buchanan County to use common sense and the CDC guidelines to protect themselves and their families. Anything currently checked out to patrons will not incur fines until April 1st, 2020. In addition, any Buchanan County resident over 14 who does not have a library card, may call the library at 276-935-5721 to request a 60 day, electronic access only card that will give them access to audio books, videos, ebooks, comic books, magazines and more. The electronic access only card can be converted to a full access library card by visiting the library in person with government issued ID after thirty days. This is a free service provided to Buchanan County residents. Those who already have a library card can access these resources by visiting http://www.bcplnet.org and using the number on the back of your card. If you need a PIN number, please call. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Due to updated CDC guidelines on public events, the Buchanan County Public Library will be canceling all programs through Tuesday March 31st, 2020. Please keep checking our online calendar at https://bcplnet.org/calendar/ for changes to our schedule.
There is a lot of information and misinformation out about the Coronavirus19. The most reliable sources of information are those linked below. If you have questions about the current situation, check here.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Virginia Department of Health
Congratulations to each of the winners in the Buchanan County Public Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge. This years winners are as follows: