Posts – The UncommonWealth

From In-Flight Inspiration to Outdoor Imagination: Williamsburg Regional Library’s Natural Playground

As previously featured in the Library of Virginia’s UncommonWealth Public Library Spotlight, this project highlights how Virginia’s public libraries continue to evolve in response to…

Guest ContributorMay 11, 2026

Newspapers

Read All About It, New to Virginia Chronicle!

Fantastic new titles from throughout the state have recently been added to Virginia Chronicle, but before diving into the newly digitized Virginia newspapers, a shoutout…

Kelley EwingMay 8, 2026

Freedom’s Inherited Rights: A Richmond City Chancery Cause

The chancery cause of Arthur Brown vs. Rachel Goode, et al. (1872-113) was a dispute presented to the Richmond City Hustings Court. The suit revolved…

Sherri BagleyMay 6, 2026

Archives Manuscripts & Special Collections Newspapers

2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Library of Virginia!

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, out of the 331,449,281 people who reside in the United States, 7.5%—or 24,897,495—people in the United States identify as…

Cara GriggsMay 4, 2026

Finding Peter Crippen’s People

Back in January, we made a new connection with the Huntington African American Museum in New York. Executive Director & Chief Curator Tiarra Brown reached…

Lydia NeurothApril 29, 2026

The Stacks Virginia Authors

New Books – April 2026

The Library of Virginia's first-floor lobby and Exhibition Gallery are open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The second-floor Reading Rooms are open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00…

Annie HattonApril 27, 2026

Manuscripts & Special Collections The Stacks

Gardens Abound in Library of Virginia Special Collections

As you tour the gardens of Virginia during Historic Garden Week, you may be inspired to plan your own garden or learn more about the…

Amanda AllgoodApril 22, 2026

Digital Projects

Founding Fathers Fan Fiction

In 1976, America celebrated the Bicentennial, its 200th birthday. Patriotic imagery was everywhere, including Virginia yearbooks. What counts as patriotic imagery? Plenty of red, white,…

Jessi BennettApril 20, 2026

Conservation Manuscripts & Special Collections The Stacks

Transfer of Power: Administrative Transitions and the Library of Virginia

In January of this year, Virginians were focused on events surrounding the history-making inauguration of Governor Abigail Spanberger, but few realized that preparations for the…

Alicia StarliperApril 15, 2026

Public Libraries The Stacks

Discover Virginia State Parks with Your Public Library

Public libraries in Virginia have almost 800 nature backpacks in their circulating collections. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the backpacks…

Sue La ParoApril 13, 2026

Archives The Stacks

AI + Records Management: A New Era for Information Control

Every April, organizations across industries celebrate Records Management Month, as it is a time dedicated to recognizing the critical role that records and information professionals…

Teshawna ThreatApril 8, 2026

Archives Conservation The Stacks

The Winners of $2.25 Million in Circuit Court Record Preservation Grants for 2026!

March 24, 2026 The Circuit Court Records Preservation Program (CCRP) Grant Review Board met on March 24, 2026, to evaluate 151 grant requests from 104 circuit…

Library of VirginiaApril 6, 2026

Archives Education & Programming

April 1st is No Joke for the United States Census

April 1 is not only April Fool's Day, but every decade for more than 100 years it has also been Census Day, the official day…

John DealApril 1, 2026

The Stacks Virginia Authors

New Books – March 2026

The Library of Virginia's first-floor lobby and Exhibition Gallery are open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The second-floor Reading Rooms are open Tuesday-Friday, 9:00…

Annie HattonMarch 30, 2026

Archives Newspapers

There’s Blood in the Salad Part II: The Clean Up

Editor's Note: This is part two of a two-part series. You can read the first part here. This case was grueling. What started as a…

Mary Ann Mason, They/ThemMarch 25, 2026