The Ruby B. Archie Public Library empowers and engages the community through free resources and services that foster creative thinking and lifelong learning. It offers a wide variety of resources, including books, films, recordings, and free Internet access, aiming to meet the diverse information needs of its community. The library also provides programs for children and adults, and is named in honor of Ruby B. Archie, a former educator, civic leader, and Danville's first female mayor, whose legacy of leadership and public service is celebrated by the institution.