Wythe-Grayson Regional Library digital offerings just got better with the addition of a new video streaming service – Kanopy. Kanopy delivers to Wythe and Grayson residents with a library card, a collection of 30,000+ critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kids’ favorites. Many of Kanopy’s videos are not available on any other streaming video platform and the experience is easy-to-use and completely advertisement free. Library card holders can access Kanopy through … Read More
Wythe-Grayson Regional Library Introduces Niche Academy!
Whether you are using our online resources for the first time or just need a refresher course, you will love Niche Academy tutorials! Niche Academy is an easy to use platform that allows you to access a variety of tutorials covering library resources and information on different subjects and technology tools. Maybe you want to learn more about Libby from Overdrive or how to create an account on Facebook or … Read More
Wythe Grayson Regional Library Announces Going Fine Free for 1 Year
Fine Free Trial period: February 28, 2022 – February 2023 The Wythe- Grayson Regional Library and Board of Trustees is happy to announce that effective February 28th, 2021 through February 2023; overdue fines will not accrue on any materials except for WGRL equipment (such as Mobile Hotspots, e-readers or the telescope.) We are excited to be following the practice of many libraries around the country and removing this potential barrier … Read More
Rural Retreat Library Hours Expanding
Library Hours Expanding at RRPL RURAL RETREAT, VA – Rural Retreat Public Library (RRPL), a branch of the Wythe-Grayson Regional Library system has expanded hours of service to the community. Come any time during the Library’s current hours, Tuesday—Friday, 9:00 am—5:00 pm. No appointment needed to come into the library. We do ask that you limit the time in the library. All regional libraries have been expanding their hours and … Read More
Virginia Navigator E-Quicktips
Click image to go to Virginia Navigator home page. VirginiaNavigator Family of Websites E-QUICKTIP: April 30, 2021 Heed the Call: Volunteer! Today’s the last day of National Volunteer Month, but it can be the first day of a new volunteer commitment. Volunteering isn’t just a great way to serve your community. It also helps you stay active, introduces you to new friends, and provides an outlet for your unique talents. … Read More
Message from GCFOL
Message from the Grayson County Friends of the Library The Grayson County Friends of the Library would like to take this opportunity to thank our Library Director, Mary Thomas, for the outstanding leadership she has shown during the pandemic crisis. Our library was forced to change quickly and without precedent as the Covid 19 virus swept through the country. Our director did an excellent job keeping the library in line … Read More
Message from the Library Board of Trustees
The WGRL Board of Trustees met on May 21st at the Grayson Public Library. Public comments were heard, all emails and letters received concerning the recent layoffs of part time employees due to the Covid-19 pandemic were read into the meeting record, and the board carefully considered all available information. Guided by the Governor’s regulations and guidelines for trying to control the spread of thepandemic, the WGRL realized it would … Read More
WGRL Faces Challenges
Press Release date May 4, 2020 Wythe-Grayson Regional Library Faces Challenges The last few months have presented unique challenges to households, businesses and governments not seen in generations. This past week, a record 22 million Americans were listed as unemployed, a level not seen since the Great Depression. Across the nation and inSouthwest Virginia, life and commerce has been brought to a standstill as we collectively attempt to defeat a … Read More
WGRL Update: COVID19 Response
COVID-19 Library Response Update Update posted 2020-03-21 The Wythe-Grayson Regional Library, in an abundance of caution in response to COVID-19, is currently closed from March 19 – April 4. The WGRL Board of Trustees is staying on top of this developing situation. Please check back for updates as this time frame is subject to change. WGRL is a five-library system that includes: Wythe County, Wytheville Rural Retreat, Rural Retreat Grayson … Read More
COVID19 Library Response
COVID19 Library Response_2020-03-16 The Wythe-Grayson Regional Library System (WGRL) is closely monitoring information about the Coronavirus (COVID19). The health and safety of staff and our library users is a priority. Currently all 5 libraries in the system are open and operating on normal schedules. Please check our website and Facebook page for updates. Hours of operation during this time are subject to change. We are implementing protocols as needed. We … Read More