Most books and audio tapes may be borrowed for a period of four weeks but some new and high-demand items may be borrowed for only two weeks. Magazines and CD-ROMs may be borrowed for two weeks and videos may be borrowed for three days. Most items may be renewed once, in person or by telephone. The Botetourt library system is part of the Roanoke Area Libraries group which share a common borrower's card and computer catalog. Botetourt patrons may also obtain books and other materials from the collections of the Roanoke City, Roanoke County, and Salem libraries at no charge.
Internet access is available at all three library locations.
The internet is available at no charge but printed pages from the internet are priced at the rate of 10 cents per page. Patrons may use the internet for up to thirty minutes at a time and longer if no one is waiting. Special programs for children are scheduled throughout the year. Preschool story hour is held on Mondays and Thursdays at Blue Ridge, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Fincastle and Fridays in Buchanan. For exact times please call the location of your choice.