Libraries are not defined only by the physical buildings we occupy but by what we offer: information, connection to community resources, access to tools to…
Darcie CaswellDecember 14, 2020
Editor’s Note: The Commonwealth of Virginia’s library systems differ dramatically both in the size of their facilities and the amount of people they serve. The…
Kelly McBride DelphAugust 10, 2020
Public libraries are nothing if not resourceful. We’ve done it for centuries, moving from a space which required a membership to being a place for…
Reagen ThalackerJuly 13, 2020
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
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
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
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
At the time this was originally posted most libraries in Virginia were open. However, as the situation is constantly changing this may not be the…
Nan CarmackMarch 13, 2020
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…
Sue BrooksMarch 9, 2020
Today's guest blog post is written by Eastern Shore Public Library System Director Cara Burton. Check out the inserts to see the Census 2020 programs…
Cara BurtonMarch 4, 2020
Congratulations to the four Virginia public libraries recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) for excellence in local government programs! The winning entries for…
Kim ArmentroutOctober 31, 2019
The Library of Virginia has partnered with the Soho Center and select public libraries across the state to offer 1,000 Things Before Kindergarten (1KTB4K), which…
Kim ArmentroutOctober 18, 2019
Recently, while visiting the Halifax County Public Library as part of a cooperative digitizing effort, Carl Childs, Local Records Services Director at LVA, was given…
Kelley EwingNovember 9, 2012
