Franklin Branch

Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Library
280 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
phone: (757) 562-4801
fax: (757) 562-0162

Contact Manager:
Bonnie Roblin
broblin@blackwaterlib.org

  Hours of Operation:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Friday - 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Saturday - 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  Sunday - Closed

Branch History:
The Ruth Camp Campbell Memorial Branch of the Blackwater Regional Library had its origins in 1926 & 1927 when the Women's Club of Franklin determined the need for a public library in the community. Miss Lizzie Mae Cutchin became the librarian in 1931 and devotedly served for nearly 50 years before retiring. At the beginning of her career she earned a salary of $10.00 a month and kept the library open four hours per week. Housed in many buildings throughout its history, the library made its latest move from the Pace House into a brand new building at the College Drive location in November 1992. At the present time the library is open 58 hours per week and is staffed by sixteen professionals who assist approximately 12,600 patrons from the Western Tidewater of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.