Appomattox Regional
Library System

The town of Carson first received library service from the Appomattox Regional Library System through an established book mobile stop in 1975. Use outstretched that means of service, and a larger and permanently parked bookmobile replaced it in 1985. Again, patronage outgrew the solution. Public support and the generous gifts of Carson residents Lillie and John H. Clements provided a solution. The Clements family donated land and an 1888 train station building, which was renovated and opened as the Carson Depot Branch Library in October of 1991. An authentic caboose joined it in 2002.

 The depot and caboose continue to draw patrons even from outside of Virginia. The caboose and the branch feature train memorabilia and a collection of train related books. The staff, Veronica Bright and Jewel Mobley, notes that travelers will come just to see the caboose, but their local patrons are also loyal visitors.