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From high-tech magnet schools to top-ranked universities, from the innovative Governor's School for gifted public school students to career-oriented business colleges, the Roanoke Valley boasts of educational programs to meet the needs of every resident. Following is a brief description of a few of the educational options in the Valley.


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Public School Systems

 

ROANOKE CITY SCHOOLS

Main offices: 40 Douglas Ave. NW, 540-853-2816

Superintendent: Dr. E. Wayne Harris

  • 1998 Enrollment: 13,329
  • 21 elementary, 6 middle and 2 senior high schools
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
  • Roanoke City offers a wide variety of specialized programs to meet the needs of each student. Special programs include 32 Magnet School options which offer the basic curriculum along with a specialized program of study in the student's interest area, the Challenge Program an enrichment program for gifted 6-8th grade students, and a Dual Enrollment Program allowing AP students to take classes at Virginia Western for college credit. More than 45 percent of administrators and teachers hold advanced degrees. Student achievement for grades 4, 8 and 11 as measured by the Virginia State Assessment Program show improvement over the last year's scores at all grade levels.
     

ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

5937 Cove Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24019, 540-562-3700

  • Superintendent: Dr. Deanna W. Gordon
  • 1998 Enrollment: 14,000
  • 17 elementary, 5 middle, 4 senior high and 1 technology/vocational center, 1 alternative ed. center
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
  • Roanoke County consistently places among the top school systems in Virginia in national achievement test scores. It offers a wide range of gifted, special, vocational programs as well as an adult education program which serves more than 4,500 students per year. Afterschool programs in art and music enrichment and reading and math tutoring are offered at the elementary level.

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS

19 N. College Ave., Salem, Va., 540-389-0130

  • Superintendent: Dr. N. Wayne Tripp
  • 1998 Enrollment: 3,948
  • 4 elementary, 1 middle and 1 senior high school
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Salem City takes pride in maintaining a community-supported small-town system while providing an excellent comprehensive program for its students. Salem students consistently place above the average on national achievement tests, and teachers' salaries rank near the top 10 in the state.
     

BOTETOURT COUNTY SCHOOLS

Fincastle, Va., 540-473-8263

  • Superintendent: Dr. Jack Thomas
  • 1998 Enrollment: 4,650
  • 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 senior high and 1 technical center
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21:1 elementary, 22:1 middle/secondary
  • Botetourt County offers a comprehensive academic and vocational program. Afterschool directed study programs and advanced placement courses are available, as well as a wide range of extracurricular and athletic opportunities. Approximately 73% of graduating seniors seek higher education. Programs for the academically advanced student and alternative education programs are offered for all students.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Rocky Mount, VA 540-483-5138

  • Superintendent: Leonard A. Gereau
  • 1998 Enrollment: 6,954
  • 11 elementary, 1 middle, 1 senior high and 1 technology school
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19:5
  • The mission of Franklin County schools is to prepare students for future education and employment. Students acquire skills which enable them to participate as responsible family members and citizens of Franklin County and the world community. The policy of the board is to incorporate Department of Education guidelines, the Standard of Quality, and accreditation regulations in designing the programs of the division. All instructional programs are guided by the Virginia Standards of Learning.

BEDFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

310 South Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 540-586-1045 FAX: 540-586-7703

  • Superintendent: Dr. J. Blevins
  • 1998 Enrollment: 10,417 (5,038 elementary, 2,050 middle, and 3,329 high school)
  • 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 senior high, 1 science and technology center, 1 alternative school, 2 regional Governor's School programs and a regional program for disabled students.
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1

The mission of the Bedford County School System is to ensure that all children of school age in Bedford County receive the highest quality education appropriate to their individual needs and abilities.

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Roanoke Valley School Test Scores
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Private & Special Schools

 

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

7815 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke, Va. 24019, 540-563-5036

  • Director: Linda Thornton
  • Ages 3-18
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Tuition: $2,850-$4,875 based on age
  • Entrance Requirement: Student and parents interview with director and teacher.
  • Community School offers a variety of opportunities in a nurturing, non-graded environment. With art, drama, Spanish, computer literacy, day care, pre-school, and extended studies programs, Community is a complete center for non-traditional experiential education.

 

NORTH CROSS SCHOOL

4254 Colonial Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24018, 540-989-6641

  • Head of School: Dr. G. William Stacey, IV
  • PreK-12
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Tuition: $3,975-$7,770 based on grade
  • Entrance Requirement: Pre-K, K and 1, readiness and ability assessment; teacher information. Gr. 2-12, reading, math testing, school records, teacher information and school ability.
  • While offering a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, North Cross emphasizes the well-rounded development of the individual. The 77-acre campus includes a multi-faceted athletic complex, two well-equipped computer labs, a writing center, an art gallery, theatre, and large library. Extended day care and transportation to selected areas. Need-based and merit scholarships available.

 

BLUE RIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

4249 Appleton, N.W., Roanoke, Va. 24017, 540-562-0424

  • Director: Joy Taylor
  • Ages 2-1/2 - 6 (licensed by state for kindergarten)
  • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Tuition: $260-280 monthly, based on age
  • Entrance Requirement: Observation and interview encouraged.
  • Provides opportunity to explore ways of learning through hands-on equipment designed for different levels of development. Children worked with individually and in small groups. Singing, playing games and sharing are a part of daily learning. Children who leave our school are well-rounded, secure, and more than ready for first grade. After-school program available.

     

    THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

    P.O. Box 12368, Roanoke, Va. 24025, 615 N. Jefferson, Roanoke, Va. 24016, 540-982-0128

    • Director: Barbara Ann Whitwell
    • Ungraded, ages 5-13
    • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
    • Tuition: $7,721
    • Entrance Requirement: Psychoeducational evaluation and diagnosis of learning disability or Attention Deficit Disorder.
    • A school for children with learning disabilities. The Achievement Center provides each student with individual learning experiences to promote his total growth and development, with emphasis on reading, writing, spelling, language arts and mathematics. Each is delivered in a nurturing and caring environment.

     

    THE ROANOKE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    3379 Colonial Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24018, 540-989-3739

    • Director: Gisela Pacho
    • PreK-early elementary
    • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
    • Tuition: $2,650-$5,250 based on program
    • Entrance Requirement: Entrance screening for placement; must be toilet trained.
    • A Shedd-Modified Montessori Program, the Shedd Montessori School focuses on education for individuals who are average or above. It emphasizes individual independence, self-discipline, sensorial development and visual discrimination. Ungraded elementary program offered.
    • Educational programs are designed to meet the needs of the young child during critical years of learning. Research-based materials and methods are used in small groups and individual instruction. The goal of the school is to equip students with academic and social skills which enable them to work to their maximum potential. Also foster positive self-esteem through successful work, promote independence and self-discipline and nurture a sense of responsibility and respect for others.

     THE SALEM MONTESSORI SCHOOL

    1574 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153, 540-387-1523

    • Director: Valerie Vanderhoeven
    • Ages 2-6
    • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
    • Tuition: $260 per month.
    • Focus on joy of learning, individualized teaching at child's rate of learning.


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    Parochial & Other Schools

     

    GRACE ACADEMY

    2731 Edgewood St. SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015, 540-982-0104

    • Grace Academy offers Christian elementary education using a traditional approach with self-contained classrooms in K4-Grade 5. A sound academic training in the basics, the arts, and the Bible are all part of the curricula. Academic excellence, spiritual depth, and moral integrity based on the Word of God are integral parts of the educational process.
    • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19:1
    • Tuition $570-$2,750.
    • Principal: Mr. Bruce Robinson

    FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

    2014 Memorial Avenue, Suite A, Roanoke, VA 24015, 540-343-2484

    • Principal: Chuck Evans
    • Grades 6-12
    • Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20:1
    • Tuition: $4,450 - Full Time Students
    • Entrance Requirements: Application Process, call school for more informtion.
    • A classical Christian School, the students are taught to appreciate literature, history of the Greeks and Hebrews and Latin. school has very high academic standards, with opportunities to include Choir, Drama, Band and an excellent Art Program. Campus includes Library and Computer Lab.

    ROANOKE ADVENTIST PREPARATORY SCHOOL

    1716 Oxford Ave., SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015, 540-342-1133

    • Roanoke Adventist Preparatory School teaches Bible and educational basics from a Christian perspective. Principles and morals are religiously based, and the Bible is used as an educational tool. Has dress code. Computers, a modern gymnasium and large library are available.
    • Principal: Fred Simmons.
    • Tuition: K-8, $170 per month; 9, $200 per month

     

    ROANOKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

    P.O. Box 11926, 621 N. Jefferson, Roanoke, Va. 24016
    982-3756 (lower school)
    982-3532 (upper school)

    • College preparatory program (preK-12) dedicated to excellence in education and to the spiritual development of youth within the framework of the Gospel and the tradition of the Catholic Church. Stresses education of the total student, spiritually and intellectually, including community service requirements. Offers a range of extra curricular activities, including drama, field trips, band, special interest clubs, student government, and a variety of sports. Extended day program and summer camps available.
    • Uniform dress code.
    • Tuition $3,030-$4,200, depending on grade level and church affiliation.
    • Principal: Karen Mabry

     

    ROANOKE VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

    6520 Williamson Rd., NW, Roanoke, Va. 24019, 540-366-2432

    • RVCS provides quality Christian education in the development of Christian character, self-discipline, and high moral and academic standards in its students. The school has a full athletic program and extensive courses in computer training. Shenandoah Baptist Church operates preschool in the same building.
    • K-12.
    • Administrator: Rick Brown.
    • Tuition: (K) $1,695, (1-12) $3,080-$3,460.

     

    JANUS LEARNING CENTER

    5051 Ranchcrest Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018, 540-989-6400

    • Supplemental learning in reading, math, and other individualized programs. Offers computer and word processing, GED and SAT preparation. Students of all ages and ability levels.

     

    PROFESSIONAL READING SERVICES

    542 Elden Ave., NW, 540-563-0634

    • Tutoring in reading, writing and grammar. Testing for complete evaluation. Teacher workshops for recertification.

     

    THE KAPLAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER

    220 N. Main, Blacksburg, Va. 24060, 540/552-TEST

    • The Kaplan Educational Center provides individualized preparation for standardized tests, including SAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT and PSAT. Individualized and group instruction.

     

    THE FOURTH R

    4725 Garst Mill Rd., Roanoke, Va. 24018, 540-989-3632

    • Computer training classes for children age 3 through adults. Day and evening classes; summer computer camps available.

     

    FIRST WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

    3706 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019, 540-563-2632

    • First Wesleyan Christian School uses a Beka Curriculum which is a Bible-based curriculum that is academically strong. Educational field trips, art, music and computer classes available.
    • Extended care offered.
    • Tuition: $2,550.
    • Principal: Mrs. Barbara Pitzer.

    Home Schooling

    http://www.inroanoke.com/homeschool

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    Continuing Education Opportunities
    • Averett College: PO Box 2670, Danville, VA 24541. Roanoke location is at 3223 Brandon Avenue, Roanoke,VA 24015. Averett's Adult Curriculum for Excellence is founded upon the understanding that learning is a lifelong process which is not confined to a traditional campus environment. The adult curriculum provides valuable educational experiences to working adults whose access to higher education may be otherwise restricted or non-existent. The curriculum for the AACE program is presented in a modular format. Averett offers a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration program. Tuition: BBA - $215 per credit hours; MBA - $315 per drecit hour Phone 1-800-448-5233.
    • Bluefield College D.A.C.E.: 3201 Brandon Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24015. A fully-accredited four-year college located in southwestern Virginia. In addition to holding traditional classes on its Bluefield campus, it offers adult continuing education classes throughout Virginia via the Department of Adult and Continuing Education (D.A.C.E.). Program majors include a Bachelor's in Organizational Management and Development, a Bachelor's in Administration of Justice, and a Bachelor's in Christian Ministries. Phone 1-800-817-9554.
    • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospitals: Belleview and Jefferson streets, nonprofit, offers one- and two-year diploma and certificate programs in five medical fields. The programs include: practical nursing, 981-7362; radiation science, 981-7731, radiation oncology technology, 981-7377; and clinical laboratory science, 981-7881. Enrollment is limited, depending on the program.
    • The College of Health Sciences: Associated with Carilion Health Systems, 920 S. Jefferson St., mailing address: P.O. Box 13186, Roanoke, 24031-3186, is nonprofit and offers two-year associate degree programs in nursing, respiratory care, emergency health sciences-paramedic, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant and health information technology (medical records) and sciences. Certificates include phlebotomy technician and certified nurse aide. Baccalaureate degree programs include RN to BSN and health services management. Degree programs in physician assistant and occupational therapy began fall 1997. Pre-professional classes are also available. A career-mobility program is offered for licensed practical nurses. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Cost varies by institution. Phone: 985-8483 or toll free (888) 985-8483.
    • Dominion College: 5372 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke, is a proprietary, ACICS-accredited, AAMA-approved school offering diplomas in accounting technician, automated office systems, computer operations specialist, medical secretary, legal secretary and paralegal. Enrollment: 200, mostly full time. $150 per credit hour, books included. Phone: 776-8381 or (800) 372-7738.
    • ECPI Computer Institute: 5234 Airport Rd., Roanoke, is a proprietary accredited career college offering courses of study in medical computer specialist technology, biomedical equipment electronics technology, network administration/office technology, an associate in applied science program in all subjects, including computer electronics technology, accounting and office administration and medical computer administration. Enrollment ranges from 175 to 250, mostly full time. Day and night classes available. $4,025-$4,575 per semester. Phone: 343-5566 or (800) 883-ECPI.
    • Ferrum College: In Ferrum, about 35 miles south of Roanoke on Virginia 40 West, is a private, United Methodist Church-affiliated, liberal arts, coeducational institution. Enrollment: about 1,100, mostly full time. $15,600 per year. Phone: (540) 365-2121, Admissions and Financial Aid: (800) 868-9797.
    • Hollins University: North of Roanoke on U.S. 11, is a private, liberal arts college for women. Offers 26 majors and study abroad on four continents. Offers master's degree programs for men and women. Enrollment: approximately 1,000, mostly full time. $15,600 tuition; $6,125 room and board. Phone: 540-362-6451.
    • Mary Baldwin College: The center, at 920 S. Jefferson St., Suite 309, offers a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree to men and women through its adult degree program. Majors include business administration, health care administration, English, history, psychology and sociology. Teacher licensure is also available. Evening and weekend classes are held at the Roanoke center or course offerings on an independent basis are also available. This location has 200 students. $282 per semester hour. For more information, call the Roanoke center: 343-7206.
    • National Business College: 1813 E. Main St., Salem, is a proprietary, accredited career college that offers diploma and associate degrees and four-year programs in a variety of fields. Features a medical assisting curriculum and bachelor of business administration degrees in management and accounting. Enrollment: about 1,500. $126 per credit hour. Phone: 986-1800.
    • Radford University: About 40 miles west of Roanoke, is state-supported and coeducational. This four-year public university maintains colleges in Business and Economics, Education and Human Development, Nursing and Health Services, Visual and Performing Arts, and the Graduate College. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs. Enrollment: about 8,700, mostly full time. School of nursing sites in Roanoke and Radford. Phone: (540) 831-5371.
    • Roanoke College: Downtown Salem, Virginia. 4-year Private, Lutheran church-related, liberal arts, coeducational. Offers bachelor of science, bachelor of arts and bachelor of business administration degrees. Enrollment:1,700, mostly full time. Tuition is $21,285 which includes room and board. Phone: 800-388-2276 or 540-375-2270.
    • Roanoke Valley Graduate Center: 117 Church Ave. S.W. in downtown Roanoke. Graduate courses offered by five institutions, including Virginia Tech, University of Virginia, Radford University, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Programs offered include: master of arts in counselor education (Tech); master of business administration (Tech and Radford); master of engineering (Tech, UVa, ODU, VCU); master of public administration (Tech); master of education in instruction (UVa); master of science in educational leadership (Radford); master of information science (UVa in cooperation with University of Tennessee) and master of criminal justice (Radford). Commonwealth Campus courses (non-degree) are also available from Virginia Tech. Teacher recertification courses are available through UVa. Phone: (540) 857-7900.
    • University of Virginia Roanoke Center: Part of the university's Division of Continuing Education, the center serves more than 2,500 citizens from the Roanoke region annually. It provides master's degrees, teacher re-licensure courses, professional development seminars, and customized training for organizations. $141-226 per semester hour. Contact Linda Linnartz, director, at 857-7922 for more information.
    • Virginia Military Institute: in Lexington, about 50 miles north of Roanoke on I-81, is a four-year military academy that offers the same programs as regular universities with the addition of military discipline and training. There is no commitment to military service upon graduation unless the student is on an ROTC scholarship. Gaining a commission in the Armed Services is highly competitive. $3,655 (Va. residents), $10,600 (non Va. residents) $3,695 for room and board. Phone: 800-767-4207 or (540) 464-7211.
    • Virginia Tech: in Blacksburg, about 35 miles west of Roanoke, is a coeducational, state-supported comprehensive research university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university has colleges of Business, Education, Engineering, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, and Urban and Regional Planning. It is one of the largest universities in Virginia with enrollment of about 24,812, mostly full time. Tuition: $7,953 (Va. residents); $15,169 (non-Va. residents) + room and board fees. Phone: (540) 231-6000.
    • Virginia Western Community College: 3095 Colonial Ave., S.W., Roanoke, part of the state's public system of 23 two-year colleges, offers associate and professional/technical degree programs. Shorter-term certificates also available to upgrade or learn new job skills. Has a cooperative arrangement with the engineering department of VaTech. Greatly enlarged relationship with Radford University, with a Radford representative on campus. Bachelor's degree in social work from Radford and bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering technology from Old Dominion University available on campus. Has working relationships with Ferrum, Virginia Commonwealth, and Virginia State universities, and Hollins and Roanoke colleges. Enrollment is more than 7,800. Tuition: $48.15 per credit hour (Va. residents); $161.85 per credit hour (non-Va. residents). Phone: (540) 857-7543.
    • Washington & Lee University: in Lexington, about 50 North on I-81. A four-year private university, offers courses on Commerce and Business, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, and other Liberal Arts courses. The Graduate School of Law is renowned for its excellence across the nation. Enrollment is 2,066 students. Tuition: $16,470 + room and board. Phone: (540)-463-8710.

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    Libraries in the Roanoke Valley

     

    PUBLIC LIBRARIES: The Roanoke, Roanoke County, Botetourt County and Salem library systems issue a common valleywide library card. Card holders may borrow books at any branch and return them to any branch of the four systems. There is no charge for Sundays. The libraries and their branches are:

    Roanoke City

    • Central Library: 706 S. Jefferson St., 981-2473. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Virginia room closes daily at 5 p.m.; audio-visual closes at 6 p.m. Open Sunday, September-May, 1-5 p.m.
    • Gainsboro Branch: 15 Patton Ave. N.W., 853-2540. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Jackson Park Branch: 1101 Morningside Ave. S.E., 853-2640. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Melrose Branch: 2607 Salem Turnpike, 981-2648. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. -5 p.m.
    • Raleigh Court Branch: 2112 Grandin Road S.W., 853-2240. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Williamson Road Branch: 3837 Williamson Road N.W., 853-2340. Monday and Wednesday, noon-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Roanoke County

    •  Headquarters Library: 3131 Electric Road S.W., Roanoke, 772-7507. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Sunday, September through May, 1-5 p.m.
    • Bent Mountain Branch: Bent Mountain School, 929-4700. Monday and Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
    • Glenvar Branch: 3917 Daugherty Road, Salem, 387-6163. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Hollins Branch: 6624 Peters Creek Road N.W., 561-8024. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Mount Pleasant Branch: 3218 Mount Pleasant Blvd., 427-3130. Monday-Thursday, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
    • Vinton Branch: 800 E. Washington Ave., Vinton, 857-5043. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Salem

    • Salem Library: 28 E. Main St., Salem, 375-3089. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-5 p.m.

    Botetourt County

    • Fincastle Branch: 11 Academy St., Fincastle, (540) 473-8339. Monday and Thursday, noon-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A bookmobile serves other areas.
    • Buchanan Branch: Lowe Street, (540) 254-1117. Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Blue Ridge Branch: 2220 Blue Ridge Blvd., Roanoke, 977-3433. Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

    College Libraries

    • College of Health Sciences Learning Resource Center: Room 611, 920 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke. Health-related information available. Call for hours, 985-8273.
    • Ferrum College: Thomas Stanley Library, Ferrum, (540) 365-4426. Open to the public. Books may be checked out by Franklin County residents with a Franklin County I.D. card. Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Academic-year hours: Monday-Wednesday, 7:45 a.m.-midnight; Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m; Sunday, 2-midnight.
    • Hollins College: Fishburn Library, 362-6591. Open to the public. Summer hours: (June 23-Aug 1) Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Sunday. (August) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Academic-year hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight; Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, noon-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-midnight.
    • Roanoke College Library: Fintel Library, High Street. 375-2295. Open to the public. Summer-session hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, 6-10 p.m. Academic-year hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-midnight; Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-midnight. Hours vary during exams and holidays. The library is a selective depository for government publications.
    • Virginia Western Community College: Brown Library, 3095 Colonial Ave., Roanoke, 857-7303. Open to the public. Monday-Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, summer term.

    Law Libraries

    • Roanoke Law Library: 315 Church Ave. S.W., 853-2268. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Computerized legal research, reference collection open to the public. Materials cannot be checked out.

    Other Libraries

    • Architectural, Engineering and Planning Library: Hayes Seay Mattern & Mattern, 1315 Franklin Road, Roanoke, 857-3140. Open to public by appointment, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 
    • Roanoke Virginia Stake Family History Center Library: Genealogical library. 6311 Wayburn Drive, Salem. 562-2052. Open to the public, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m

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