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“Physically distant but still connected”: Public Library Programming During Quarantine

Recent global circumstances have forced us all to change and adapt quickly. It is hard to adapt to a new situation without information, but libraries…

Jessi BennettJune 8, 2020

Public Libraries

“We continue to become more interconnected as a planet”: Public Library Spotlight with Cristina Ramirez

Cristina Ramirez is the Assistant Library Manager at the Varina Area Library in Henrico County. She was due to receive Virginia Commonwealth University’s Unsung Heroes…

Jessi BennettMay 11, 2020

Digital Projects Public Libraries

Public Library Spotlight: A Preservation Partnership

This is a post in our new series highlighting the people and programs of the public libraries of Virginia. To view more posts about our…

Jessi BennettApril 13, 2020

Public Libraries

Status of Virginia Public Libraries During COVID-19

Last updated September 10, 2020. Please click through to the library website for the most recent information. You can still enjoy many digital resources from…

Jessi BennettMarch 17, 2020

Digital Projects Manuscripts & Special Collections The Stacks

Welcome to 2020!

Library of Virginia, Visual Studies Ephemera Collection A reminder that the Library is closed today for New Year's. We will reopen tomorrow, January 02,…

Jessi BennettJanuary 1, 2020

Digital Projects

The Uncommon Wealth of 2019!

Even though our new combined blog only launched in the second half of this year, we already have some popular posts. Thank you for reading…

Jessi BennettDecember 30, 2019

The Stacks

You’ve Got the Slippers and Cocoa – Still Need a Book?

Still looking for some good reads to gift this holiday season? Here are some of the favorite books we've read this year. Fiction "This novel…

Jessi BennettDecember 23, 2019

Digital Projects Newspapers

“Lindomania” Sweeps Richmond

Jenny Lind, September 1850 (Image courtesy of the Library of Congress). Before there was Hamilton, before Beatlemania, before Elvis, there was Lindomania; and in 1850…

Jessi BennettDecember 18, 2019

Digital Projects Manuscripts & Special Collections

What’s For Dinner?: Thanksgiving Menus Through the Ages.

E very year there are Americans who are not able to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with their families. Some of these individuals are members of…

Jessi BennettNovember 28, 2019

Archives Digital Projects

A Virtual Veteran Cemetery

Next Monday is Veteran's Day. We honor veterans but we can never truly understand everything that they have experienced. At the end of World War…

Jessi BennettNovember 6, 2019

Digital Projects Manuscripts & Special Collections

Still Looking for a Halloween Costume?

If you have not explored our "Look What We Got" Tumblr, check it out! Our tumblr is updated consistently with amazing images we have added to…

Jessi BennettOctober 30, 2019

Education & Programming Virginia Authors

22 Years of Celebrating Virginia Authors!

The Library of Virginia's annual Literary Awards are now in their 22nd year! Since 1997 the Library of Virginia has honored Virginia authors in the…

Jessi BennettOctober 16, 2019