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Library of Virginia Announces Finalists for the 14th Annual Literary Awards
Nine authors are the finalists for the Library of Virginia’s 14th Annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards honoring Virginia authors or, in the case of nonfiction, works on a Virginia subject. One additional author will receive honorable mention...
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Virginia Literary Festival Offers a Week of Book Talks, Workshops, Celebrations, and Literary Events for Readers and Authors
Bookended by the popular James River Writers Conference and the elegant Library of Virginia Literary Awards Celebration, the Virginia Literary Festival celebrates Virginia's rich literary resources with a weeklong series of events...
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Tom Angleberger Wins the Fifth Annual Cardozo Award for Children's Literature
Tom Angleberger's The Strange Case of Origami Yoda has been selected by the public as the winner of the fifth annual Whitney and Scott Cardozo Award for Children’s Literature. The New York Times Sunday Book Review calls The Strange Case of Origami Yoda "a delightful first novel presented as a joint effort between the neatly typed notes of Tommy, a sixth grader, and the scribblings of friends." The book features a weird kid named Dwight and his wise Yoda finger puppet, which dispenses advice to the sixth grade...
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Vote for Virginia's Most Endangered Artifact
The Library of Virginia has submitted our collection of the Gubernatorial Papers of Thomas Jefferson for consideration as one of Virginia's top ten endangered artifacts. Now through September 20, the Virginia Collections Initiative is holding a public vote to help draw attention to artifacts that are in need of immediate attention throughout the commonwealth—and we encourage you to place your vote... |
The Virginia Shop's 30 for 30 Sale
For 30 days enjoy 30 percent off all genealogical publications and supplies through the Virginia Shop's online store throughout the month of September. The sale includes Library of Virginia publications such as Cavaliers and Pioneers, vestry and parish books, and guides to Library resources. Family tree charts and other tools for researching and preserving your family's history will be included in the online special...
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Records of Home Demonstration Clubs Donated
The records of the Home Improvement Clubs in Prince Edward County (Accession 50011) were recently donated to the Library by Eunice Mottley of Burkeville. The collection, covering the years 1926–1982, gives a unique look at how the women of that county adapted as their way of life changed from rural to suburban...
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Nominations Are Open for the 2011 "I Love My Librarian" Award
Nominations are being sought from library users nationwide to recognize the accomplishments of librarians in public, school, college, community college, and university libraries for their efforts to improve the lives of people in their community. Nominations are being accepted online...
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Library's Collections Continue to Grow as Access Increases
The collections of the Library of Virginia contain the most comprehensive information available about Virginia and Virginians, past and present. The printed collections include 1,891,721 books, periodicals, government publications, and microforms; 49,897 reels of newspaper microfilm; nearly 300,000 photographs and images; and 682,176 federal government publications. The Library's archival collections include...
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Banned Books Week to Feature Virtual Read-out in September
This year, for the first time, readers from around the world will be able to participate virtually in Banned Books Week, September 24–October 1. During this year’s celebration, readers will be able to proclaim the virtues of their favorite banned books by posting videos of themselves reading excerpts to a dedicated YouTube channel...
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Call for Papers for the 2012 Virginia Forum by September 30, 2011
The 2012 Virginia Forum, to be held on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, March 29–31, is interdisciplinary and welcomes proposals from scholars, teachers, and professionals in all fields...
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Hopewell Labor Images Available on Flickr.com and at LVA
In honor of Labor Day, the Library of Virginia will add 100 photographs from its Hopewell Virginia Locals of the United Mine Workers of America Photograph Collection to its collections on Flickr.com. The photographs largely document Hopewell’s Hercules Power Company from 1947 to 1957. The nearly 4,000 images in the collection picture safety efforts, strikers in action, notable visitors, contract-signing ceremonies, parades, Labor Day festivities, and other special events...
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Partners with LVA
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Richmond’s School of Continuing Studies will present “Genealogy for Beginners” at the Library of Virginia. This Osher mini-course meets from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Library of Virginia on September 26, September 28, October 3, and October 5. The fee is $60 for Silver members. There is no fee for Gold/Gold Plus One members...
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All events are free and take place from noon until 1 PM in the conference rooms at the Library of Virginia unless otherwise noted. |
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Virginia Divided: The Forgotten First Campaign
Hunter Lesser, a native West Virginian and a consulting archaeologist and historical interpreter, will discuss how the mountains of Western Virginia were a proving ground for soldiers and statesmen in 1861. Here Generals George McClellan and Robert E. Lee squared off in the opening campaign of America’s Civil War. While armies battled, Virginia Unionists defied the Confederates in Richmond by forging a new state government in Wheeling. Soldiers, civilians, and politicians come to life in this overlooked but compelling chapter of Virginia history. |
Friday, September 16, 2011
Display of the Virginia's Copy of the Bill of Rights
Place: Lobby
In commemoration of Constitution Week the Library of Virginia will display one of the Commonwealth’s treasures—Virginia’s 1789 manuscript copy of the Bill of Rights, one of only 12 surviving original signed copies of the document. This piece of Virginia’s and the nation’s history is rarely on public display. At noon there will be a reading of the Bill of Rights by a costumed town crier. |
Friday, September 16, 2011
Time: 11:00–11:45 AM and 3:00–3:45 PM
Place: Exhibition Gallery & Lobby. Space is limited. Call 804-692-3901 to register.
Union or Secession Exhibition Guided Tour
Come take a guided exhibition tour and learn answers to the following questions: What were Virginians thinking and discussing as the first Southern states withdrew from the United States following the election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860? Why was Virginia's decision critical to America's fate in 1861 and key to the ultimate course and outcome of the sectional crisis? Virginia was central to American identity for its role in the founding of the United States and its political principles. Union or Secession explores what Virginians thought and debated as the crisis unfolded. Explore the choices Virginians faced as they decided their fate and the lasting consequences of their decisions for Virginia and the nation. |
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Place: Lobby
Display of the Virginia’s Copy of the Bill of Rights
In commemoration of Constitution Week the Library of Virginia will display one of the Commonwealth’s treasures— Virginia’s 1789 manuscript copy of the Bill of Rights, one of only 12 surviving original signed copies of the document. This piece of Virginia’s and the nation’s history is rarely on public display. |
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Time: 11:00–11:45 AM and 3:00–3:45 PM
Place: Exhibition Gallery & Lobby. Space is limited. Call 804-692-3901 to register.
Union or Secession Exhibition Guided Tour
Come take a guided exhibition tour and learn answers to the following questions: What were Virginians thinking and discussing as the first Southern states withdrew from the United States following the election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860? Why was Virginia's decision critical to America's fate in 1861 and key to the ultimate course and outcome of the sectional crisis? Virginia was central to American identity for its role in the founding of the United States and its political principles. Union or Secession explores what Virginians thought and debated as the crisis unfolded. Explore the choices Virginians faced as they decided their fate and the lasting consequences of their decisions for Virginia and the nation. |
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Place: The Virginia Shop
"Books on Broad" Featuring Elizabeth Thalhimer Smartt: Finding Thalhimers
Finding Thalhimers chronicles one woman's obsessive quest for the true history of her family and their beloved department store. On a treasure hunt to find the true story of her paternal family and their store, Smartt enriched her own life in ways she never imagined. Come hear her story at Books on Broad and enjoy good company. Light refreshments (wine and cheese) will be served (5:30–6:15 PM), followed by author talk (6:15–7:15 PM), and book signing (7:15–7:30 PM). |
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Time: 11:30 AM–4:00 PM
Place: Conference Rooms and Lecture Hall
Autism Seminar featuring Kathryn Erskine, Winner of National Book Award for Young People's Literature
The Library of Virginia and Children's Book Bank of Virginia (formerly Read Aloud Virginia) are cosponsoring an autism seminar for educators and an author talk and book signing by Kathryn Erskine, winner of the 2010 National Book Award for Young People's Fiction for Mockingbird. The book explores the world of a young girl with Asperger's syndrome as she tries to cope with the killing of her older brother. |
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