To help contain the spread of COVID-19, the Library of Virginia is closed to the public until further notice. Library staff are working and responding to users by phone and email during regular business hours (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM). Let us know how we can help you.
Explore your family tree from the comfort of your own couch! Our three-part “Find Your Family History” genealogy webinar series held earlier this spring is now available on a YouTube playlist.
The Library of Virginia is collecting images of COVID-19-related signage from the public through a "Signs of the Time: COVID-19 in Virginia" Tumblr page. Your photos will help future generations visualize how Virginians’ lives were impacted by the halting of regular business and social interaction.
The Library and other area cultural organizations invite you to join a physical or digital scavenger hunt for items around their locations or on their websites. RVA History Hunt runs through August 23. Enter to win museum shop discounts and items from participating locations.
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