The Library of Virginia will be closed Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

Exhibition Gallery hours: Mon–Sat, 9 AM–5 PM

Reading Room hours: Tues–Fri, 9 AM–5 PM

Plus, Saturday Reading Room hours 2 times per month: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on July 9 & 23, Aug. 6 & 20, and Sept. 10 & 24 | See our Hours page

Join us at the Library on Thursday, July 28 at 6 PM for a special evening of poetry with Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove, who will read from her latest book, Playlist for the Apocalypse. 

Your Humble Petitioner, a free exhibition at the Library of Virginia, explores the personal stories contained within historic legislative petitions. 

Contributions to the Library support public programs, create inspiring exhibitions, and preserve Virginia's invaluable history. Members receive invitations to special events, discounts at the Virginia Shop, a print subscription to Broadside, and the knowledge that your support makes the Library's work possible.