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    Portsmouth, VA 23704
    Phone: 757-393-8501

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  1. Churchland Branch



    4934 High Street West
    Portsmouth, VA 23703
    Phone: 757-686-2538

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    Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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  1. Cradock Branch



    28 Prospect Parkway
    Portsmouth, VA 23702
    Phone: 757-393-8759

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    Friday: Closed
    Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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    1401 Elmhurst Lane
    Portsmouth, VA 23701
    Phone: 757-465-2916

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    Friday: Closed
    Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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