Thomas Balch Library hours currently are:

Library hours currently are: 

• Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Library hours are subject to change. For more information please call 703-737-7195 or email balchlib@leesburgva.gov for more information.

During open hours, browsing of library collections, archival collections, and computer access and exhibits are all available without advance notice. During appointment-only hours access to these collections and services are available only by scheduled appointments. If you would like to request an appointment, please fill out the form below. 

Appointments must be requested a minimum of 48 hours in advance. Please be aware that the library reserves the right to cancel and reschedule research appointments due to staffing limitations or governmental orders.  Staff will confirm that your appointment has been confirmed. If you don't receive a confirmation email, no appointment has been scheduled. Questions? Call us at 703-737-7195.

Appointment Request Guidelines:

• When scheduling your appointment, provide a list of materials you would like to access, or have a specific research question prepared.
  • For example, instead of “I am researching the Balch Family”, try:
    • “I am trying to identify the children of Thomas Willing Balch,” or
    • “I need to look at the book Balch Genealogica, by Thomas Willing Balch”
• Be prepared! Thomas Balch Library staff may contact you with a request to narrow the scope of your question or to alert you that some materials are unavailable. Staff may ask you to take advantage of remote reference services instead of a visit to the library. Please work with us to help make the most of your library visit.
• Notify us in advance, when possible, if you are delayed or must cancel your visit
• Be patient and polite with our staff before, during, and after your visit. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!                                                                                                                                             To request an appointment please fully answer each of the questions below.