Library closed on Saturday, July 19, 2025
The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 19, 2025, for building maintenance.
Events & Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
Event Series
Find ways to engage with the Library and explore our resources through our series of genealogy workshops, author talks and other events.
Weinstein Lecture Series
The Carole Weinstein Author Series supports the literary arts by bringing both new and well-known authors to the Library of Virginia through online or in-person events. Free and open to the public, the series focuses on Virginia authors and Virginia subjects across all genres.
Genealogy Workshops
Find your story in Virginia’s past through our genealogy workshop series. Library staff members share strategies and resources for those who are new to family history research or who want to delve deeper into records.
VA250 Events
These events, part of the Library's programming commemorating Virginia's role in the 250th anniversary of American Independence, marks the 250th anniversary of Lord Dunmore’s abandonment of the Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg.
Exhibition Related Events
A new exhibition at the Library of Virginia will explore the historic neighborhood that was once the center of Richmond’s Black community through the lens of the Skipwith-Roper family.
Book Groups
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature — including books by Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists. On the second Wednesday of the month, join our virtual Literary Virginia Book Group discussion.
Exhibitions
The Library of Virginia’s exhibition program offers physical, traveling, and virtual exhibitions that explore the commonwealth’s social and cultural history and promote interest in and use of the collections and services of the Library. Our physical gallery space is located at 800 East Broad Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The Library offers free parking beneath our building for visitors wishing to see exhibitions or conduct research using our collections and archives. Please visit to see our current exhibition!
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Virginia Literary Awards
The Virginia Literary Awards honor Virginia writers and celebrate their contributions to the literary landscape of our state and nation. Given to Virginia authors in the categories of poetry, children's literature, fiction, and nonfiction—and to nonfiction authors for works about a Virginia subject as well—the awards are presented at an annual gala celebration that has become the Library's signature event and an eagerly anticipated cultural tradition in Richmond.
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Archives Month
Archives Month celebrates those institutions and individuals that help preserve and make accessible the important records of our actions as citizens, businesses, religious groups, government and society. Previously observed as "Archives Week," we have expanded our activities to include the entire month of October.
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