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Passport Acceptance Center

Beginning July 6, 2018, HPL will become a Passport Acceptance Center. With this service, passport seekers can apply for Passport books, Passport cards, and get forms and assistance with renewals. Passport services are by appointment only.

To make the most of your appointment:

  • Get a passport photo. Information about passport photo requirements can be found at the U.S. Department of State. At this time we do not offer photo services. Call us for information on nearby photo services.
  • Bring necessary identification and copies of identification. The library has a copy machine available. ID requirements are listed at the U.S. Department of State.
  • Bring cash or checks; fees cannot be charged on a credit or debit card.
  • Forms can be downloaded at U.S. Department of State. Forms are also available at HPL. You may fill out forms in advance of your appointment to save time, but please wait to sign them until your are asked to do so by your passport agent.
  • Groups must make an appointment for each person seeking a passport.

Questions? Give us a call at 804-966-2480.

Tutoring

HPL offers databases and online homework resources. We also offer free volunteer-based tutoring by appointment, subject to the availability of tutors. If interested, contact either HPL branch.

  • Homework Help

    Online Free Homework Help for English, Math, Science and SAT prep with certified teachers during the school year. Mondays – Fridays 3pm-9pm & Saturdays 9am – 3pm

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  • DK Homework Help

     
     Need Homework Help?
    Search DK Eyewitness Titles.

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  • Discover Periodicals & Reference Book Content supporting High School Student Research.

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  • A one-stop source for news, magazine, & periodical articles.  Articles are available PDF and HTML full-text and have Source Citations.

 
 
Library Tutoring: Free individual homework assistance is available on an individual basis as needed.   If interested, contact either location of the library. 

Proctoring

The Heritage Public Library System offers exam proctoring services for the public at the New Kent and Charles City locations. Proctoring is by appointment only. The Heritage Public Library System offers exam proctoring services for the public at the New Kent and Charles City locations. We charge $25.00 for up to 3 hours or $40.00 for over 3 hours per exam for residents of Charles City and New Kent counties and $50.00 for up to 3 hours or $80.00 for over 3 hours for non-residents. Exams are proctored by appointment only.Driving school exams are exempt from proctoring fees and need no appointment. Fees for proctoring services are payable by cash or check only.  Checks should be made payable to the Heritage Public Library.

Meeting Room Reservations

The New Kent location of HPL has a meeting room and a study room that can be reserved.

  • Please read our Meeting Room Policy first.
  • Contact HPL to check on room availability. If the main meeting room is not available or if you need a smaller space, ask about our study room or other quiet areas.
  • Fill out and submit a reservation application, available at either branch or online: Meeting Room Reservation Application.
  • Tables, chairs, projector, and screen are available for use.

Meeting Room Policy

a. The following groups are eligible to use HPL’s meeting room for meetings and educational purposes;

1) Groups under the sponsorship or direction of HPL or its Friends group.

2) Non-profit, civic or charitable, tax exempt organizations serving Charles City or New Kent counties.

3) Responsible individuals or organizations within the counties not charging an admission fee.

4) For-profit enterprises that will use the facilities no more than four times per year and will pay $100.00 for each use. If library staff time is required, additional fees may apply.

b. Any organization, group, individual, or enterprise desiring to use the meeting room must complete the appropriate application forms. Applications will be approved, modified, or disapproved by the Library Director.

c. Application for use of the meeting room must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the planned activity. The Library Director will grant use of the meeting room in the order in which the applications are received, so long as it does not interfere with already scheduled programs or meetings. Meeting room use is restricted to regular library hours, unless it is for a library-sponsored or Friends-sponsored event. For groups listed under (a.1) there shall be no written application nor limit on the frequency of reservations.

d. Every applicant who receives permission to use the building shall, during the time of such use, be responsible for the preservation of law and order on the property and be responsible for damage to the building and its contents while using same.  Any individual or organization who abuses the property or fails to comply with all rules and regulations will not only be financially responsible for any damage, but also may be denied further use of the facility. Children must be under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.

e. Smoking, the burning of candles, having an open flame, or the consumption of alcoholic beverages are all forbidden.

f. The use of decorations is not permitted unless approved by the Library Director.

g. Animals or pets are not permitted in the building unless approved by the Library Director.

h. All events (including clean-up) must end fifteen minutes before the library closes.

i. Room set-up, take-down, and clean up are the responsibility of the organization using the room.

j. The Community Bulletin Board, located in the entrance way, may be used by patrons to publicize coming events available in our area that may be of interest to our patrons. Anyone wishing to post a notice must first get permission from the staff person at the front desk. Notices must be dated and any item that has been posted for more than two weeks may be removed at the Director’s discretion. If an item advertises an event, it may not be posted any earlier than two weeks prior to the event.

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Proctor Service

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Test Proctoring                     Test Proctoring

The Heritage Public Library System offers exam proctoring services for the public at the New Kent and Charles City locations.

Costs & Expenses

Heritage Public Library charges $25.00 for up to 3 hours or $40.00 for over 3 hours per exam for residents of Charles City and New Kent counties and $50.00 for up to 3 hours or $80.00 for over 3 hours for non-residents. Driving school exams are exempt from proctoring fees.  Exams are proctored by appointment only.

The Heritage Public Library fees for proctoring services, are payable by CASH OR CHECK ONLY.  Checks should be made payable to the Heritage Public Library.

 

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  • New Kent

    7791 Invicta Lane
    New Kent, VA 23124
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