Library of Virginia
July 2018 Newsletter
NEWS TIDBITS
Carole Weinstein author series

Announcing the Carole Weinstein Author Series

The Library of Virginia will soon offer a new series of book events, the Carole Weinstein Author Series, as part of the Library’s mission to support the literary arts. This series will bring both new and well-known authors to the Library with a focus on Virginia authors and Virginia subjects across all genres.

 
Image of Hillary Duff at the Library

Who Do You Think You Are?

The June 4 episode of the popular television series Who Do You Think You Are? featured items in the Library of Virginia's collection that helped actress Hilary Duff document her Virginia ancestry.

 
Freedom of Information Act logo

Freedom of Information Act Training 

Staff of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA) will be conducting free FOIA records training sessions for citizens, media representatives, public officials, and public employees with an interest in learning more about access to public records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

 
Virginia Shop poster

Virginia Shop July 30 for 30

Did you know that Richmond has an official city flag? Show your RVA pride by flying one from your front porch or display the smaller-sized flag in your garden. The Richmond city flag is on sale this month at a 30 percent discount through the Virginia Shop website. Or visit the shop on your next trip to the Library for an in-store discount of 20 percent.

 
EVENTS

Wednesday, August 01—Friday, August 03

Immigration in Virginia: Democracy, Diversity, and Opportunity 


Friday, August 03

Old Traditions/New Virginians Folklife Celebration


Wednesday, August 08

Literary Virginia Book Group 


Wednesday, August 08

Transcribe-a-thon


Tuesday, August 14

Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America 


Tuesday, August 21

Food for Victory during World War II 

Saturday, August 25

Transcribe-a-thon


Saturday, September 01—Monday, September 03 

Closed for Labor Day holiday

 
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