Dottie Perkins was the first branch librarian. Since the first county library levy was passed in 1987, library hours have increased from two days a week to six days a week, with extended evening hours at each library. Since that time, the library levy has been renewed every three years. Both libraries now provide automated card catalogs and check-out systems. Computers for these purposes and software from Virginia Technical Library Services, Inc. were installed at the branch in September of 1990 and followed with a two-year conversion process.
Librarians can now search the statewide database and instantly find out material availability.
Both libraries installed satellite dishes in 1993, so that citizens can participate in teleconferences and can enroll in college courses to expand their education through distance learning.