Mary Helen Cochran Library

Call: 434-381-6138
Fax:  434-381-6173
Text A Librarian:  Dial 66746 and start your question with the word Daisy

134 Chapel Road
PO Box 1200
Sweet Briar, VA 24595

Did you know you can Text-A-Librarian at any time? Yes! You can.

Dial 66746 and start your question with the word Daisy.

For example: "Daisy why does the Sweet Briar Vixen wear pearls?" Your question will be answered on your phone, via text, in less than 24 hours. Give it a try!

Main Library Hours:

Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Music Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday - 8 a.m. - 10 p.m
Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Circulation Desk - 381-6250

Phone Numbers:

Front desk: 434-381-6138

Front desk: 434-381-6562

Fax: 434-381-6173

For staff phone numbers see the Staff Directory.

Loan Periods

• Books = 4 weeks

• AudioBooks = 4 weeks

• Compact discs, DVD, Software, Videos = 3 days

•  Reserve items = 3 hours or Overnight
  

More detail about Loan Periods. 

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