The Rappahannock County Public Library has one branch located at 4 Library Road, Washington, Virginia. The library is not part of a regional library system; however, it is a member of the Blue Ridge Consortium which shares check-out privileges with adjacent localities including Culpeper, Fauquier, and Warren Counties. The existing library was built in 1990 and it occupies approximately 5,000 square feet. Few improvements have been made since the original construction. The facility lacks an inviting entry space, has inadequate meeting space, tall shelving, limited seating, and inadequate space for children and teens. Additional space and upgrades are needed to meet the standards of a modern library.

The Library Board of Trustees was considering renovation, expansion, or new construction to accommodate much needed improvements to the library facilities and services. Enteros Design delivered a report that summarizes the results of a space needs study conducted from early January to June of 2021. It was intended to define the types of spaces, size of spaces, and goals for a library to serve the needs of County residents for modern library services.

The Board agreed to move forward with a renovation and expansion of the existing library. Concept designs and floor plans were developed using the information we gathered from the study.